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Matt Serafini's avatar

My oldest is gonna be 11 next week. Not sure where it goes, man, but it goes FAST. This one got me in the feels--especially the pictures. Congrats to your youngest. You did good, Dad.

Brian Keene's avatar

It goes, brother. But you're a good dad, and he's gonna be fine. <3

Steve Gardner's avatar

Congratulations to you and your son on his graduation. 😀

On a side note I want to recommend a podcast to you. It’s called The Old Gods of Appalachia. I came across it last year and it immediately reminded me of LeHorn’s Holler and Punkin Center and the folk magic and creatures of your work.

On the edge of my seat awaiting Labyrinth 4. Awesome stuff. You rock Brian.

Jenn Writes's avatar

Congrats to you and your sons! Enjoy the moment.

Francesca Hansen's avatar

Congrats to your son on his graduation and blessings to your entire family. Happy to hear everyone is healthy and doing well. Have to say I was surprised to hear you liked Madonna LOL. Don't know why but I agree I enjoyed her ballads too more than the pop/dance stuff. Loved Crazy for You because it came from Vision Quest one of my fave 80s movies. I had a big crush on Matthew Modine back then LOL. In that movie and Married to the Mob. Give Dallas a pet for me, and hope he's all better now. Always enjoy reading what you've been up to on Sundays. Take care.

Victoria Timpanaro's avatar

Congratulations to your son, Brian! Hopefully I will see you at StokerCon.

Christopher Ryan's avatar

Thanks for your unique way of sharing the personal, professional and cultural. Always inspiring.

There’s a moment in At Close Range where Mary Stuart Masterson’s character says just a little too much and it cuts to Christopher Walken’s chilling reaction. His acting chops go way deeper than just odd phrasing and there’s the proof.

Hope to say hi at StokerCon.

Brian Keene's avatar

Agreed. That is a BRILLIANT scene. Fucking chilling.

Shad Kelly's avatar

Congratulations on seeing the last of your children graduated and on what sounds like a good trajectory. I don’t know Mike Lombardo well enough to know if he actually graduated high school but well enough to know he certainly has enough experience to count.

I rewatch “At Close Range” every few years because it’s a great story and reminds me of people I knew. The scene where Chris Penn’s character finally realizes what’s going on… Fathers and sons.

Finally, thank you for the zine! Getting the big envelope in the mail was that just right taste of nostalgia. I struggled with the crossword puzzle which tells me I need to reread some Brian Keene.

Congratulations again and Nicole and I will wish health and prosperity to you and yours later today. Love, luck, and Slainte! 🍀❤️🥃

Charles Seaton's avatar

CONGRATULATIONS!

Lisa Lee's avatar

I always forget about the ebay page.

Congrats to all your kids for pursuing life with enthusiasm. One parent to another, you clearly have been and continue to be a good parent.

Alex C. Telander's avatar

That's one proud papa there. Love to see it. Realized earlier this week my eldest has five years left and then he leaves the roost. 5 years is a long time and now much at all. I got pretty freaked out about it.