Well kids, your faithful Joe has survived another year at the little site o' love. I'll be honest, it hasn't been easy year here. While there is some room for change it looks like 2008 is going to be the last year for Joe-Mammy.com, or at least new material. But don't worry, I plan to go out with a bang, and you never know, maybe it'll get the juices flowing for 2009 and beyond.

Anyway, let's recap, shall we?

Old friends Kari Byron, Joe R Lansdale and John Lurie returned to give us updates about what's going on in their worlds. John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants dropped by to talk shop, as did Mythbuster and retired backup C3-PO Grant Imahara. Most recently the immensely talented Michael Knott stopped in. In case you missed any, drop by the ol' Features page and get acquainted (or re-acquainted). You'll be glad you did.

"All the Stupid Little Children" a collection of short stories by yours truly was released (and includes art work by the aforementioned John Lurie!). It's cleverly biding its time until it takes over the world, but you can beat the rush and pick up a copy right here.

Finally, I'd like to pass on a bundle o' thanks to the people in 2007 who sat through the angst, the emergency room visits, the crankiness, goodbyes and an acceptable amount of fun and made the year what it was.

Dustin and Kari, the Platypus Man and, um, Bride of Platypus Man who are right decent people.

Brent and Adina, because sanity can't be undervalued.

Lisa McCool-Grime, or as I call her, "Lisa" for making sure I didn't completely disappear.

Mikey, wherever have you gone, my brother?

Rod Erdahl, for being Rod Erdahl.

Sam, Katie, Michelle and Delton, cuz work peeps are important too.

The Chad. 2008 will be the year of the GMC!

Kari W, it wouldn't have been the same without ya.

and a special personal thanks to one Mr John Lurie for being a class act, a gentleman and at three times cooler than he ever needed to be. Much thanks!

I'm sure I forgot people. But I didn't mean to. Sorry.

-Joe

Labels: Features, Grant Imahara, Joe R Lansdale, John Flansburgh, John Lurie, Kari Byron, Michael Knott, year in review