Universal Studios seems to think their own The Simpsons Ride is still “coming soon,”

but we know better.  Last night was Summer Solstice, the Start of Summer with a capital S and that rhymes with Cess and that stands for Pool.  And that Universal CityWalk is one Pool of Cess, I tell you what.

But a fun cesspool.  All the masses of humanity, sweating together in the summer sun, family style.

The Simpsons Ride is terrific; I highly recommend sneaking into the park in the evening and magically waiting only 15 minutes for it.

During your 15 minute wait, I also recommend that you talk to artist-musician-professional-pirate Ryan Winn, who last night pointed out to me that “Adam” was the first name ever, and that any company bearing my name should be the first name in everything.

This is a guy who actually makes a living tracing pictures and settling up with bartenders, so I take what he says directly to heart.

Between Ryan’s comment, the beginning of summer and witnessing my very first modern wedding, I thought a lot today about Firsts.  I’m great at Firsts.  First dates, first people on Earth, my first and only published restaurant review, but Seconds, not so much.  I can say with assurance that no one ever accused Adam Jackman of finishing anything.  Yet.

So, as summer starts, we’re finishing what we’ve started, and by finishing I of course mean continuing, incrementally.  We’re bringing something back from the dead with

    The Death of Katie Thompson.

I’m ending the epic feud with Jonathan Weber;

    he won and here’s why.

Best of all, Adam Pictures is declaring this week, by copular demand:

    One Week of Parts Two (with this action graphic!)

All week, the continuing stories for which you’ve been clamoring and, as always, no blogs.

Love,
Adam