I draw stories. – Page 32 of 40
I make comics, draw illustrations, and write about a miscellany of things.
Raccoon on the roof
April 4, 2013 | Miscellany
Wherein I report briefly on the harrowing raccoon on the roof experience, the aftermath, and my fear of heights.
Parenting is like a sci-fi fantasy epic
March 6, 2013 | Miscellany
A young couple asked me what it’s like raising children and I give them a typically thoughtful answer with some sci-fi flair.
No ordinary cat
January 31, 2013 | Miscellany
The old cat is a mysterious creature, a killer of seemingly supernatural ability, whose story has no doubt been passed down through feline generations.
Public school gulag
January 30, 2013 | Miscellany
True story. While signing Kid A up for school today, a girl walks into the office and asks the admin for the key to the dungeon. I like this place.
Senior cat box
January 29, 2013 | Miscellany
The old cat needed some help in the litter box department, so I manufactured her a senior cat box out of a large Rubbermaid storage bin.
Memo from management re: end of world
December 21, 2012 | Miscellany
In case you missed it, here is the memo from management regarding our most recent and highly successful Apocalypse. Good job everyone!
Wet foot
November 19, 2012 | Miscellany
Kid A and I transplanted 4 birch saplings on the weekend. During which, I did that thing to my back that makes me mildly grumbly whenever I use it.
Tom Waits on responsibility, maybe?
November 13, 2012 | Miscellany
I have no authority to give advice on accountability or moral obligation, but we could do far worse than listening to Tom Waits.
The problem with computers
October 3, 2012 | Miscellany
The problem with computers is the lack of ferrules and Siberian weasel hair. If I have to tell you what these things are, you might be a computer.
John Cleese on creativity
September 25, 2012 | Miscellany
John Cleese has some brilliant thoughts on creativity, including this gem: Creativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating.