Week 42 of 2025

Greetings all!

This has been the Rushiest of weeks that I’ve ever had, at least since the release of an album. First, as I mentioned last week, they’re going back on tour in 2026. I scored my ticket on Friday, and never have I been happier to have a Citi card since it got me in a couple days early.

I’ll see some of you in Fort Worth on June 30th, which will be a fun detour on my drive home from LibertyCon.

Geddy Lee Collection

Then, on top of that, Geddy Lee just released a new baseball book. If you didn’t know, he already had a great connection to the Negro Leagues Museum in KC. Some years ago, he donated over 400 baseballs signed by Negro League players and there is literally a Geddy Lee exhibit there.

So, the NLBM was the obvious place to have a signing, and surprisingly it was the only signing he’s doing for his book 72 Stories. I was one of the people there, of course.

Geddy Lee

In the presentation portion of the event, Geddy talked about scoring baseball games. When it was my turn, I mentioned that I kept score and that one of my prize possessions is the scoresheet from my slow-pitch softball perfect game.

He said, “A fellow geek!” and gave me a fist bump.

I’ve decided, after some consideration, not to bronze my hand. I’ve even washed it a few times since then.

Still, it was a neat experience for me to top off a fantastic week for this Rush fan.

I finished another Okkorim project this week. That makes something like 25 different projects over the last couple of years, over 1 per month and some of those are hefty pieces. The process is accelerating, too, so that’s exciting.

I also made progress in all three of the projects I’m working on. I’m especially excited about the noir PI project, which I expect to finish this next week.

I’ll keep hammering on the three this week. With that, I’ll see you all soon!

What I’m Listening To

Death in Paradise. A light, fluffy murder show. It’s one of our favorites.

Quote of the Week

“Ow, my eye!”
– Harold Godwinson, presumably

Okay, I made that up, but Happy Hastings Day to those who celebrate.

Tracked Items

My Weight Today: 353.8lbs

Let me know if you have any suggestions on the website, this email, or cool story ideas at rob@robhowell.org. Especially let me know of suggestions you have for the Spotlight section.

Have a great week, everyone.

Rob Howell

Creator of the Firehall Sagas Universe

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