... because I've been neglecting my blog lately and not all my friends are on Facebook, and there's actually been some pretty big news the last month. So, if you're one of those folks who pops in on my blog once in a while but hasn't seen me on Facebook, here's what you've missed:

1. My debut season as a roller derby mascot has come to a close. The Vixens' winning streak was broken during the championship game, but they made a great go at it and it was way fun being a VV mascot. Those of you who made it out to a bout to see me, thanks so much -- and those of you who didn't make it this season may have missed your chance to see me mascotting, since very soon now I'll be once more reporting to tryouts, with a vengeance.

2. I signed a sweet movie deal. Universal Studios contacted me about using my world-famous "All I Need to Know I learned from video games" poster as a set dressing for their Spring 2011 movie "I Hop."

3. I've got a game published!!! Primrows is a unique blend of logic, chance, and horticulture, and it's available for purchase in the App Store. Needless to say, this is a huge milestone for me professionally, being the first game I've ever gotten published commercially as well as breaking a decade-long spell of fumbling around with unfinished projects. Sales have been modest in the first few weeks, but I'm hoping to kickstart them with some more promotion soon enough.

That's things in a nutshell... I'll try not to be such a stranger.