jim thomson | freelance design | portland, or

This has been a sad Summer for the entertainment business. Growing up a latch-key-kid and being raised by the Brady's, babysat by Mr. Roper and having siblings like Molly Ringwald and Matthew Broderick, it does bring even more sadness that this great Director has passed.

Even though he stopped directing at the turn of the 90's, what Mr. Hughes left for us was some of the most classic comedies to date at least for my generation.

Watching way too much TV may have not been the most positive influence on my social life, but I do know that it did help my creative side in writing and shooting my short films.

This weekend in Portland is going to be in the cozy 70's but I am still going to have a 'Hughathon' to send John off in style.

And most importantly, he made geekieness cool.