Introductions

Greetings, my friends.

This is my first blog and I would like for you all to get to know me. I hope you will pass along my blog and get more and more people together to get to know me, the work I do and what is coming!

My name is Randall A. McGrew, and my professional Nome de plume is Tsutsumi. I am an artist and writer of Japanese Shounen-Ai stories. Those are homosexual romance stories but the focus is not on that, but on the story! I publish three online comics. 'The Medium Men" written by Hushicho, "Wildly Feral" written by David Bupp conceived by yours truly, and "Praying for Obsolescence" a science fiction/shounen-ai story I conceived and am writing about a Fox-Human (kemonomimi) hybrid, and an android from an ancient civilization created as an escort/companion/lover for the wealthy and blue bloods. It has become quite a complex story too. I decided to write a foundation novel on the characters as well, due out this summer
I am creating new scripts and short stories as well, concepts for possible comics and novels for the future. And I write poetry, have one book published, another being pulled together and an epic story in poem form being finished. So much to do, and so little time.

I have very strong opinions... learned opinions base on years of personal study and education. I say that to distinguish them from just an opinion held at random or held due to something heard, taught or believed without strong and measured consideration.
Many have an opinion on Free Speech, but do they understand the historic context of the Constitution, the authors and the influences on their thoughts and beliefs? It makes a huge difference. I do not expect, nor should you, much in the way of foot notes or 'proof', although at times I will include something.

This Blog will be a meandering journey through thought on a variety of subjects. I typically discuss such subjects as Rights, the state of our Legislation, especially on Behaviour; art is covered in my art blog; comments on comics, spirituality and such are typical.

Just to understand where I am coming from, I was born into an academic household. My parents are educated and liberal in many ways however traditional in others. I have a degree in Anthropology and History (double major) and a minor in Philosophy. My interests range from the above to Physics, Astronomy and Palaeontology; religion, such as it is, social history and the development of Man; music and popular culture. My beliefs and faith are personal, but I will tell you when they come into play. I tend to be non-materialist, and libertarian (not the political group) with the concept of freedom being paramount. I believe strongly in human rights, our duty to be self-reliant and responsible, and a limit to all laws. We should never legislate behaviour, rather have minimal laws that cover the worst offenses. I think as a people we have come far enough to all reason and rationality guide our public and political life. Our spiritual and faith based life should be positive to our social being and how we act in public, but not the mass determinist in how we are. Nor do I tolerate being told how to live, think or be. I respect all forms of belief and faiths as a personal path. The idea that one faith or belief should be foisted on us all is abhorrent. A religion that demands this is a false one and only interested in control. That is the basis of my view, and you should be aware of it. I will not be crude or assault you or your beliefs Per Se, however I will not accept them as anything more than a social control mechanism. This does not mean I reject everything out of hand, so don't just write me off. Or do... that is up to you. I prefer to hold an open mind in most regards and if there is a reasonable argument, then I will acknowledge it.

I try to stay off politics and religion but sometimes it is necessary as part of my argument.

On the whole I hope to produce an insightful, interesting and humorous blog! (I know it does not really sound that way now).
Having said all of that, I really hope to see your comments and your participation.

Thank you and Merry Meet.

Randall aka Randy aka Tsutsumi or just Wolf