so i've started a blog. i registered a "dobi" account at blogger.com when the service launched years ago and just let it hibernate, i recently found out the login still exists so i decided to do something with it. since i post updates on robdobi.com every few months i felt like this would be a good idea to keep everyone updated with what i'm working on, when new merch is available, photos that don't make it onto newenglandruins.com and whatever else i feel like blabbering about. so here goes... i recently did an illustration of fall out boy for chord's warped tour issue, and i'm getting all the guys in fob to sign it. i will soon have the original autographed b/w illustration up on ebay with the profits going to the syrentha savio endowment. a wilhelm scream's new album "ruiner" is now in stores and features what i consider my favorite layout i've done yet. i'm really happy to be associated with this record as it is one of my favorite released this year. i've been seeing aws live since their old smackin' isaiah days and the growth this band has gone through is absolutely ridiculous. the new full color issue of wonkavision magazine has a pictorial on my photography of ruins, my girlfriend maggie assisted me in writing it since i'm such a terrible writer. wonkavision is a great magazine and could easily give alternative press a run for it's money so be sure to check it out. the connecticut post will also be running a feature on my photos in their arts section very soon. speaking of ruins, i'm sad to report that ninjalicious of infiltration.org passed away this week, i never got a chance to meet ninj but the few times we corresponded through email he always seemed like a stand up guy. his dedication to urban exploration inspired thousands and he was a true pioneer, he will be missed. fullbleed is having an insane month, and shirts simply won't stay in stock. i'm not sure if it is due to back to school, or the ad i placed in alternative press, but thanks for the support everyone. i'm printing a few track jackets this week with the help of eric and jess at mammothprintshop who always do a fantastic job. a select amount of shirts are now being tested in a few select markets in hot topic as well. say what you will about the store, but so long as the integrity of my designs aren't compromised, i'm happy. hey, i might even prevent a kid from buying a "vote for pedro" shirt. oh yeah, "funny like a funeral" is taken from the jawbreaker song "jet black" off of their record "dear you" which is my favorite release of all time. take care.