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Ryan

People of correct conduct will recognize others of the same choosing and will meet joyfully.

About Me


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My Interests

Art, dancing, family, comics, signage, outdoors, learning to cook, poker, publishing, old kitschy artwork, story-telling/developement, friends, good design, hiking, small towns, world-food markets, nice and down-to-earth people.

I'd like to meet:

I like folks who can crack silly jokes, don’t get too worked up at life’s inconveniences, and will tolerate my obsession with comic books and dance music in exchange for an extraordinarily caring human being.

Books:

"Blankets" by Craig Thompson, "Groo" by Sergio Aragones, "True Story, Swear to God" by Tom Beland, "Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things" by Ted Neifeh, "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris, "Box Office Poison" by Alex Robinson, "Clyde Fans" by Seth, "Bannock Beans and Black Tea : Memories of a Prince Edward Island, Childhood in the Great Depression" by John Gallant and Seth, "Love Fights" and "Slow News Day" by Andi Watson.

Heroes:

My parents. Humble people. Folks who do thankless jobs without the need for thanks.

My Blog

Graduate Advancement Exhibition

As most of you know, I'm in grad school right now getting my MFA (Masters of Fine Art). Well, I made it to the half-way point where I have to "advance." Basically that means you present all your work,...
Posted by Ryan on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 10:03:00 PST

Save PBS and NPR

I know I don't wax political too often, but let's not cut funds for Mr. Rogers and cause-people in favor of more fighting. I just signed this thing, and maybe you will too. Peep it:Hi,President Bush...
Posted by Ryan on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 03:34:00 PST

It's been a while. Here's a little bit of what I've been up to.

In addition to grad work, teaching, and working on my next couple books, I've managed to squeeze in some artistic intake and felt the compulsive need to document it. Watched: - Garden State- Harry Pot...
Posted by Ryan on Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:24:00 PST

See this...

...just...see it.
Posted by Ryan on Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:03:00 PST

Disneyland

Disneyland yesterday, courtesy of Mrs. The Dave and Mr. The Dave.  Thanks guys.  Good times all around.  Really glad we could kick it. Nothing starts the day like a breakfast order at t...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:21:00 PST

6 Weird Things...

My monster-makin' buddy, Daniel Davis, has tagged me to write 6 weird things about myself.  Let's do dis. 1. I am the last in a line-up of seven kids. 2. I enjoy haggling.  I secretly wish t...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 04:38:00 PST

Interview with ForeWord Magazine

There's a new interview with me that was recently posted by ForeWord Magazine. It's a publication directed toward librarians, booksellers, agents, and other industry professionals to raise their aware...
Posted by Ryan on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:58:00 PST

No way...

So, Yahoo Messanger has this launchcast thing built into its newer versions.  I was just browsing the stations as I pack to drive home tomorrow and I found a music mix titled, I poop you not, "Ga...
Posted by Ryan on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:02:00 PST

Ne-yo owns up to his

If you haven't heard the song, "Sexy Love," by Ne-yo, you might want to read the first verse of lyrics before watching this video. Or simply click here if the video is malfunctioning....
Posted by Ryan on Thu, 07 Dec 2006 11:33:00 PST

I'm looking for a housemate...

...so if you know of any non-smoking, non-drug-using, non-pet-owning, sane folks, please direct them to either: My room-for-rent website:http://www.ryanclaytor.com/nowrenting/ ...or... My craigsl...
Posted by Ryan on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 11:24:00 PST