@oliversimonsen.bsky.social
Me at Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Columbarium Continuum by Rick Castro, an ongoing exhibition of photographs made from 1986 – 2024. Open daily 9am-4pm.
Rick: I didn’t expect the results to be so haunting, but I’m glad they do. Sometimes I like it when people look like they’re dead, but are not-
Rick: I didn’t expect the results to be so haunting, but I’m glad they do. Sometimes I like it when people look like they’re dead, but are not-
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Me at Hollywood Forever Cemetery’s Columbarium Continuum by Rick Castro, an ongoing exhibition of photographs made from 1986 – 2024. Open daily 9am-4pm.
Rick: I didn’t expect the results to be so haunting, but I’m glad they do. Sometimes I like it when people look like they’re dead, but are not-
Rick: I didn’t expect the results to be so haunting, but I’m glad they do. Sometimes I like it when people look like they’re dead, but are not-
Here's Quinn and me, too:)
October 19, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Here's Quinn and me, too:)
Thank you, @jimeato.bsky.social received your latest ingenious and hilarious issue of "Papa Balloon and Cactus"(and other goodies!)! Honored to have my backup comic in it alongside contributions by comic stars Michael L. Peters and Rob Walton as well as Quinn Rowan Dex and Koom Kankesan!
October 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you, @jimeato.bsky.social received your latest ingenious and hilarious issue of "Papa Balloon and Cactus"(and other goodies!)! Honored to have my backup comic in it alongside contributions by comic stars Michael L. Peters and Rob Walton as well as Quinn Rowan Dex and Koom Kankesan!
I'm interviewed in the latest issue of @ferberton.bsky.social amazing "Electric Transit"! Thanks so much!
October 9, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I'm interviewed in the latest issue of @ferberton.bsky.social amazing "Electric Transit"! Thanks so much!
My wife's incredible book is now LIVE - it's about her amazing stepdad! a.co/d/9hggw3a
August 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
My wife's incredible book is now LIVE - it's about her amazing stepdad! a.co/d/9hggw3a
I had the honor of being interviewed on Carla's amazing "Heart-to-Heart Inspiration" podcast www.youtube.com/live/_lPXiOO...
June 25, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I had the honor of being interviewed on Carla's amazing "Heart-to-Heart Inspiration" podcast www.youtube.com/live/_lPXiOO...
I got my sixth COVID shot this morning
May 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I got my sixth COVID shot this morning
Took the EV leap. Hyundai Ioniq 6.
April 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Took the EV leap. Hyundai Ioniq 6.
Had a wonderful time in New Zealand
March 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Had a wonderful time in New Zealand
@jimeato.bsky.social has an incredible art style coupled with zany story telling ability. This rising star is now taking commissions, best investment you'll ever make. And make sure to get his comics - he's super generous and will always include extras like this Papa Balloon "action figure":)
December 22, 2024 at 11:39 PM
@jimeato.bsky.social has an incredible art style coupled with zany story telling ability. This rising star is now taking commissions, best investment you'll ever make. And make sure to get his comics - he's super generous and will always include extras like this Papa Balloon "action figure":)
My drawing featuring my characters "Captain Zap" and "A-1". It's a dead heat - will Captain Zap save the day?:) Honored to be part of "Cartoonists for Kamala" - all proceeds go to her campaign. www.ebay.com/itm/18675643... It's coming down to the wire and Harris is still campaigning.
October 31, 2024 at 8:34 PM
My drawing featuring my characters "Captain Zap" and "A-1". It's a dead heat - will Captain Zap save the day?:) Honored to be part of "Cartoonists for Kamala" - all proceeds go to her campaign. www.ebay.com/itm/18675643... It's coming down to the wire and Harris is still campaigning.
Not to mention an amazing comic by the incredibly talented newcomer Quinn Rowan Dex. And a heartfelt and indepth essay by Robin Fisher . Oh, and "Captain Zap" by moi:).
Papa Balloon and Cactus' Color Comics Cavalcade, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
Papa Balloon and Cactus' Color Comics Cavalcade, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
October 2, 2024 at 8:25 PM
Not to mention an amazing comic by the incredibly talented newcomer Quinn Rowan Dex. And a heartfelt and indepth essay by Robin Fisher . Oh, and "Captain Zap" by moi:).
Papa Balloon and Cactus' Color Comics Cavalcade, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
Papa Balloon and Cactus' Color Comics Cavalcade, via @Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
See what all the hubbub is about! Despite being wheelchair bound with a paralyzed arm and glaucoma James is now on his 6th issue of his outrageous comic "Papa Balloon and Cactus"! With an ALL NEW destined to be a classic "Too Much Coffee Man" comic by indie blockbuster sensation Shannon Wheeler!
October 2, 2024 at 8:19 PM
See what all the hubbub is about! Despite being wheelchair bound with a paralyzed arm and glaucoma James is now on his 6th issue of his outrageous comic "Papa Balloon and Cactus"! With an ALL NEW destined to be a classic "Too Much Coffee Man" comic by indie blockbuster sensation Shannon Wheeler!
@jimeato.bsky.social drew this amazing rendition of my robot character. Thank you so much! Check out the latest issue of his incredible comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus". Link in the comments.
September 18, 2024 at 9:31 PM
@jimeato.bsky.social drew this amazing rendition of my robot character. Thank you so much! Check out the latest issue of his incredible comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus". Link in the comments.
Bonjour! Having a great time in Quebec. For many English is just not a thing here, but everyone is super friendly and chill. Would we even have a USA if not for the French - maybe we should all be speaking French?
September 10, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Bonjour! Having a great time in Quebec. For many English is just not a thing here, but everyone is super friendly and chill. Would we even have a USA if not for the French - maybe we should all be speaking French?
New glasses! New haircut! And signed up to volunteer for Harris/Walz!! Lifelong Democrat - first time volunteer. Kicking off the week right!
August 13, 2024 at 2:36 AM
New glasses! New haircut! And signed up to volunteer for Harris/Walz!! Lifelong Democrat - first time volunteer. Kicking off the week right!
Hanging out in Long Beach with my wife Carma. #happypride
June 20, 2024 at 3:51 PM
Hanging out in Long Beach with my wife Carma. #happypride
Having a lovely time celebrating my wife's Bday and our "15th anniversary since we met" in Washington DC
April 29, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Having a lovely time celebrating my wife's Bday and our "15th anniversary since we met" in Washington DC
Despite two debilitating strokes James Banderas-Smith is already on issue #4 of his incredible comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus" - and I'm honored to be in it alongside a brand new story of the 90s classic hit "Wandering Star" by Teri S. Wood herself!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
March 13, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Despite two debilitating strokes James Banderas-Smith is already on issue #4 of his incredible comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus" - and I'm honored to be in it alongside a brand new story of the 90s classic hit "Wandering Star" by Teri S. Wood herself!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/jha...
21 in 1990
February 5, 2024 at 2:09 AM
21 in 1990
Got the latest edition of award winning comic book artist Steve Peters' series along with a bunch of other goodies. I was honored to have my drawings featured as well - thank you, Steve! Make sure to get his newest endeavor here www.kickstarter.com/projects/awa...
January 10, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Got the latest edition of award winning comic book artist Steve Peters' series along with a bunch of other goodies. I was honored to have my drawings featured as well - thank you, Steve! Make sure to get his newest endeavor here www.kickstarter.com/projects/awa...
Having a wonderful time visiting my son and his doggie in NY
November 27, 2023 at 12:48 AM
Having a wonderful time visiting my son and his doggie in NY
Only 1 day left! After debilitating strokes @jimeato.bsky.social started living his dream with his comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus". I'm honored to have a 4 page Capt Zap comic in it. kck.st/3PtG3jL
October 17, 2023 at 3:58 PM
Only 1 day left! After debilitating strokes @jimeato.bsky.social started living his dream with his comic series "Papa Balloon and Cactus". I'm honored to have a 4 page Capt Zap comic in it. kck.st/3PtG3jL
I suppose he may count as a domestic terrorist?:) He was actually played masterfully by the always incredible French wrestler "Andre the Giant" of "Princess Bride" fame. I haven't watched the episodes probably since they aired in '76, but if ever an occasion called for it...and I see it's on Tubi!:)
October 11, 2023 at 9:07 PM
I suppose he may count as a domestic terrorist?:) He was actually played masterfully by the always incredible French wrestler "Andre the Giant" of "Princess Bride" fame. I haven't watched the episodes probably since they aired in '76, but if ever an occasion called for it...and I see it's on Tubi!:)
In Norway a relative kept a suitcase with odds and ends - among them this artifact from THE pop culture event of my generation:). I had it with me from USA when I moved to Norway as a kid and have now at long last brought it back to USA with me. Bigfoot from "Bigfoot v Six Million Dollar Man":)
October 11, 2023 at 4:36 PM
In Norway a relative kept a suitcase with odds and ends - among them this artifact from THE pop culture event of my generation:). I had it with me from USA when I moved to Norway as a kid and have now at long last brought it back to USA with me. Bigfoot from "Bigfoot v Six Million Dollar Man":)