As the world turns their attention to the San Diego Comic Con...(If you doubt me, just look at Google today.)...I'm thinking about going to a comic book convention. The San Diego Comic Con is the biggest and draws Hollywood caliber talent, but there are other conventions around the US that are worth attending. Most years I go to Wizard World Chicago along with 50 or 60,000 other people.

Conventions are such a unique mix of people. I've seen some unbelievable costumes, some great talent, interesting people, beautiful artwork and sweet statues. Occasionally you will see the stereotypical comic book geek, a chubby, rude, pasty white basement dweller who forgot to bathe. That is actually very rare. Most people are normal everyday men and women with an interest in art, drawing, comics, statues, toys or another related item. I've seen people with no interest in comics go to a convention and enjoy themselves. It's a good time.

The best part of the convention for me is hanging out with people and being a little goofy. A few years ago there was this amazing model dressed up like She-Ra. I convinced her to "act" like she was kicking me in the face. If you'll notice her face, you can see that she loved doing that. My buddy, Aaron, calls this a love/hate relationship. Last year I took both of my daughters, Olivia and Mallory. We had a few people recognize Mallory and Olivia from Kid Nation, which they thought was pretty cool. Anyway, I convinced Mallory to act like she was going to beat down the Incredible Hulk. Pretty funny picture.