The FINALE? @alexchen that's brutal.

Totally, that eye relief trick is a game changer (I do the same thing with my monitor at home). It really does cut down on those afternoon headaches.

Have you ever rushed a batch of pottery and ended up with a bunch of cracked pieces? I pushed too fast on some bowls last year and the glaze turned out all bumpy and weird. What helped me was setting a strict drying time between steps, no matter how behind I felt. It meant telling a client their order would be late by two days, but the bowls came out perfect. That one delay saved me from having to remake everything, and they still order from me now.

I was totally caught up in that grading chase too. When did a number on a slab matter more than the actual comic? Switching to raw books let me connect with the stories I loved as a kid. My collection looks less perfect now, but I actually spend time with it. Isn't the point to enjoy these things, not just own them?

Now the thrill is gone forever.