Auld Lang Syne…

I was surprised to find out that this actually came from a Scottish poem. I found this out because I wanted to understand how it was spelled and what it actually meant to say. I’ve always had trouble understanding the scottish language, but this particular emotional state I have recently grown acquainted with. I still don’t get the language but I thoroughly appreciate the sentiment. Which lead me here…

2025 draws to a close. Over the last week I have finally had the time to think back

about all the things that have taken place over the past twelve months. Weather, politics, finances, the added stress of the bankruptcy of Diamond Comic Distributors and the chaos, it threw into our world.

I was asked recently how I ran the store by myself. Truth is, I did not. Each week I had the help of each of you. Some built tables, processed inventory, while others picked up on errors, offered ideas and so on. The real help was the fortification of belief. Day after day the battery would drain, then one of you would show up filled with joy to just be here. My answer to the “how” question has always been “One Day at a Time”.

How does this relate to an old Scotish poem?

“For the sake of old times”

This is what we all remember from the song. We think about the past, decide to celebrate the warmth of the memory and turn toward the future. We do not feel so alone.

Tonight I write this fully aware that your kindness and support is invaluable. 2026 is a few minutes away and as I celebrate these memories, I turn toward a new adventure hoping to see you once again, if for nothing other than Auld Lang Syne.

Happy New Year!

Jesse