I was at DFW this morning about to depart on my last trip to the west coast this summer when I noticed a group of four guys...one was wearing a "Batman" shirt, the other a "Children of Men" shirt and a Spiderman tattoo,etc...there is only one place they could be heading to...still I went ahead and asked the obvious question.

"Are you guys going to Comicon?"
"Yes" they replied in unison.

I laughed inside... watching these sweet nerds read Hary Potter (no slam on Harry Potter..I love the movies and intend on reading the enitre series) and discussing which seminar they would first attend. No offense to nerds, I married one after all.

Most of us Texas folk have never heard of "The Con." But, for the few that have...you know that there is weekend a the end of July where the magical powers of the world of fantasy descend upon San Diego. For the seasoned nerds " The Con" is short for Comicon: Celebrating the Popular Arts, a Comic convention extravaganza...where the world of Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Star Wars, BattleStar Galactica, and many more collide with the world of real world in San Diego. Caleb and I learned about "The Con" from being in Tecate every year and July. We fly into San Diego airport and typically try to get a hotel room, but to no avail because "The Con" is in full swing.

We actually were contemplating buying a one day pass to observe the madness of "The Con" but have will have to miss it this year again. We were really most looking forward to a parade on Saturday night in which the attendees dress up as their favorite fantasy world characters. Caleb wanted to be Obi Wan with his huge beard and I guess I could have gone as Pad Mei...okay, we are nerds...bigger nerds than I thought...perhaps I have been judging a little too harshly and need to shut up now.

For those of you who sadly will not make it out to San Diego for "The Con" you should rent "Trekkies" or "Galaxy Quest" to get a taste of the madness. You will not be disappointed!