The leaves are starting to turn.
I enhanced the color on the second picture — of the sky over The Patrick Henry building. I couldn’t resist bringing out the blue of that sky.
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It wouldn’t be heart to pull off.
I saw this sign on Luck Avenue. If I leased a space from Poe & Cronk, I’d call them up, demand to speak directly to Poe, and complain about “THE BEATING OF THAT HIDEOUS HEART” under the floorboards.
I’d be joking, though. (It would be just a Cronk call.)
Trains passing beneath Mill Mountain, Roanoke, VA, October 2021
Vicinity of Jefferson Street SW and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, October 2021
The front of these buildings face Campbell Avenue to the south.
Intersection of Williamson Road and Salem Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA
September 2021.
The second photo that you see is the Taubman Museum of Art. The very last photo shows (from right to left), shows the H&C Coffee Company sign, the Dr. Pepper sign, and the Mill Mountain Star in the distance.
Campbell Avenue SW, near the intersection with 4th Street, Roanoke, VA
Looking north toward Salem Avenue. October 2021.
Alley off Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA
Looking toward Salem Avenue SW and Norfolk Avenue SW. October 2021.
Some videos of me training.
No pain, no trains. Or something. [bites cheeseburger Ericly]
Gainsboro Road Overpass. Roanoke, VA.
That’s some nice shootin’, Tex.
Texas Tavern on Church Avenue in Roanoke, VA. September 2021.
A pal of mine who grew up here advised me to go back and try the chili. I’m glad I did. Sorry for the loud slurp here. It’s a thing with me and good chili.
My buddy photoshopped me as Wolverine; now I’m seeking an audition with the MCU.
[UPDATE: You people DO realize this is s a joke, right? I am not actually seeking the role of Wolverine.]
Wish me luck. Below is the full text of my e-mail to Kevin Feige:
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SUBJ: Eric Robert Nolan *IS* Wolverine!!!
Mr. Kevin Feige
President, Marvel Studios
Dear Mr. Feige:
I am writing to you today about an immeasurable benefit that I can bring to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — a definitive silver screen interpretation of Marvel’s iconic character, Wolverine. Behold, please, the photoshopped image of me attached to this e-mail, which shows that I am uniquely suited for the role. (To fully appreciate my uncanny likeness, Mr. Feige, I must ask you here to vocalize the classic sound effect “Snickety-snick” when viewing the photo.) Although my body at age 49 might look slightly different than conventional representations of the character, I feel certain that modern CGI could remedy this.
I studied extensively with the Mary Washington College Drama Department between 1991 and 1994. I studied comic books at the same time — outside of an academic program but with an unbridled enthusiasm I never showed any of my formal studies. I also periodically defeated my formidable classmate John Matthias in debates about whether Wolverine could beat Silver Surfer — and even wrestled him about it in the lobby of New Hall before the 1994 Fall Formal. (I surprised him with the classic tactic with which you are doubtlessly familiar, Wolverine’s roaring, berserker leap.)
There are other benefits as well, should you choose to employ me for this role — I am highly skilled with puns, free-verse poetry, and deconstructing arguments made by Donald Trump supporters. I feel certain that all three of these skills would promote an enlightened and entertained workplace. I will contact your office next week to determine whether an audition can be arranged.
Kindest regards,
Eric Robert Nolan
Roanoke, Virginia
ericrnolan@gmail.com
https://ericrobertnolan.com/
P.S. — You did an outstanding job with “What If …?,” by the way! It’s truly amazing stuff!
Eric Robert Nolan, Author 