So looks like it’s time for an update. :-)

Ducky and I have been working on a self published book of our conversations (some new, some expanded versions of ones from our tumblrs) that we hope to release in time for the holidays this year. After some creative and logistical roadblocks, we think we have figured out a way to create something affordable and creatively satisfying that will be a nice keepsake for Ducky fans and an easy way to introduce non-tumblr folks to my best buddy.

We’re almost at the point where I’ll be turning the manuscript over to some trusted thought partners to get some feedback/edits. I’m also starting to crunch the numbers to understand how much capital it will take to get this off the ground and if a kickstarter/indiegogo account will be needed and ,if so, what I can offer funders.

Right now the best way anyone can support our efforts is to follow us here and at wellthatsjustducky and reblog Ducky posts liberally! :-) When it feels right, let your followers and Facebook friends know about WTJD and the book. We deeply appreciate the support.

Thanks, friends. Love you!

Ag & Ducky

wellthatsjustducky:

I find updating you all keeps me motivated to keep moving forward, even if the update only amounts to, “Still writin’!” So…

Still writin’!

But you deserve a lil’ more!

Since it appears we have not won the Chronicle “Tumblr Book Search” (dang!) we’ll continue down the self published route. I’m…

Last Sunday’s New Ducky Post From wellthatsjustducky! Remember, new posts every Sunday at 7:00 pm ET and “Rewind Ducky” posts and news on the forthcoming Ducky book throughout the week!

Ducky: I can explain.

Me: No need.

Ducky: There was a lot of noise.

Me: I know.

Ducky: For weeks.

Me: Hours, but yes, a long time.

Ducky: I barked but the noise kept noising.

Me: I know, Ducky. It’s okay.

Ducky: …

Me: …

Ducky: I think I killed the fuzzy.

Me: It is in pretty bad shape.

Ducky: I’m sorry. There was a lot of noise…

Me: It’s okay, Ducky. People were painting the house. That was the noise.

Ducky: …

Me: …

Ducky: Did the cat see them and tell you? Because it’s not fair that she gets to roam…

Me: No. The Lady and I asked the people to paint the house.

Ducky: …

Me: And we knew that the noise make you tense. That’s why we left the fuzzy doggie in here for you to destroy.

Ducky: …

Me: …

Ducky: What?

Me: We wanted to give you something to destroy it you got tense so we left the fuzzy as…bait.

Ducky: …

Me: …

Ducky: His death is on your hands.

Me: I’m okay with that.

Ducky: You didn’t have to do that. There are lots of other things in here I could have destroyed.

Me: Exactly. But they’re done painting so we’re all going to be much more relaxed now.

Ducky: Fuzzy can’t get much more relaxed.

Me: No, I guess not. 

Ducky: Dead is as relaxed as it gets.

Me: Pretty much.

Ducky: I love you, Daddy.

Me: I love you, Ducky.

Ag

wellthatsjustducky:

Hi, friends.

I’m not good at asking for help but now that the Ducky book is closer to becoming a reality, I would like to ask for a little assistance from anyone who wants to pitch in.

All I’m hoping for is to get a few more eyes on “Well That’s Just Ducky” over the next few months. When the…

Friends,

If you happen to be at WTJG or WTJD and notice an ad for something you’re considering buying this holiday season, I hope you’ll consider clicking through. Any revenue from the ads goes towards the “I promise one day!” Ducky book! I’ve tried to keep the ads unobtrusive by just having them down the right side.

Thanks, everyone. And Happy Ho Ho!

Ag & Ducky

merbitch replied to your post: you have got pulp shirts or something?

can I get a book when you’re all done? Do you have a publisher? How does this work?

:-)

I’ve been working on a self published book based on my Ducky conversations. I’m not thrilled with the manuscript/structure right now so I’m rethinking how to approach it. Also, it will need to have photos of Ducky which makes self publishing a book that doesn’t cost people a ridiculous amount of money tough.

The original plan was to have it available by this holiday season. I’m going to miss that deadline, but I’d rather do that than rush something out I’m not proud of.

I’ll update at wellthatsjustducky as things progress.

Thanks for asking!

Ag

wellthatsjustgreat:

Tropical Depression Update.

…I continue to be reminded that for me mental health is unlikely to ever be a destination that I reach, but rather a path that I must continue traveling. And it is a path that will take effort and commitment to ensure that it guides me to the places I wish to go.

Just because I am managing my condition well for the moment, I can’t take my mental health for granted. These posts ensure that I don’t. I understand that depression is an uninvited and unwelcome house guest who will be lurking outside my front door for the rest of my life; just waiting for me to leave the door unlocked.

It’s time to get back to work.

Ag

Got a note today that reminded me of what I wrote above a long time ago. Which reminded me to get back to work.

Ag

staygoldmedia:

Get it here!!!!!!!

Her: Excuse me.
Him: Yes, ma’am?
Her: I’m completely smothering my children, stunting their emotional and social development, and manipulating them into participating in activities that allow me to vicariously live through them and somehow fill my empty, unfulfilling life.
Him: That’s awful.
Her: Completely. Do you have a book filled with pseudoscience that subjectively manipulates data so as to create the false impression that my poor parenting is actually a good thing?
Him: Several.
Her: Any with a subtitle that states the warped thesis in such a dumbed down fashion that I can just point to the cover and say, “See!? Book say me no selfish. Book say me smart!”
Him: Yes. Yes we do.

mudwerks:

(via Super I.T.C.H » Blog Archive » Syd Hoff’s “The Ruling Clawss”)

For today’s May Day posting, we present several more cartoons from the 1935 Great Depression I book, The Ruling Clawss, collecting artist Syd Hoff‘s (under his pseudonym “A. Redfield“) cartoons published in The Daily Worker. Enjoy

Workers of the world, unite blog!

Ag