"Dale and I weren't real close friends in high school, so I was a bit surprised one day when he invited me to dinner at his house." Illustrated by Julie Doucet. Originally published in Real Stuff #6, April 1992.
Real Stuff: "Dinner at Dale's"
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Every now and then, I'm surprised by something wonderful in my PR inbox — like an invitation to a local launch party for a new graphic novel from a well-known scotch brand. 'Cause if there's anything I love, it's comic books and whiskey (though not always at the same time). Planet Ardbeg is a 40-page… READ THE REST
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Buying a holiday gift for a golf lover? This golf simulator is guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
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Missed Cyber Monday? You can still get this Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for $400
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Cyber Monday Extended: Get a refurbished iPad Mini 4 for under $300
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Tablets sit in an interesting segment. Larger than a smartphone but more portable than a laptop, they offer plenty of power for day-to-day tasks without consuming too much bag room. So if… READ THE REST
