There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person. - G.K. Chesterton
Naps. I have only had one since I quit work a month ago. This may change today since I am fighting one off at the moment. I think the nap may win…it has on it’s side a large, late lunch and the couch in my studio is calling to me.
The [...]
The trees are getting full of green. Every year I am in awe of spring…as if I never had never seen it before, or never expected it to return. The grass is beginning to grow fast and some animal that has yet to be identified has tunneled it’s way completely under my house. [...]
I’ve reached a point where I suddenly discover I can relax a bit from the madness of making my comic. Most people I know who I’ve told about my comic have actually shown interest…at the very least, interest in how it’s going if not in the story itself. Which is nice. [...]
The inspiration to write has suddenly come upon me. Unfortunately the inspirtation for subject matter has not. So let’s see where this goes shall we? Your guess is a good as mine.
Three doors up from me there is a two story house, with a four or five foot wooden fence chasing [...]
I would say that I have been working like a dog. Except I’ve never seen a dog work. My dog, for example, lays around and sleeps all day. With one exception last week when he tried to jump through the window at another dog. So, if working like a dog means [...]
A year ago today I was lying on the floor, wallowing in pain and disbelief that the human knee wasn’t in fact indestructable. However, if not for that injury I wouldn’t be where I am today. At home, typing into my blog.
I’m the kind of guy that has a hard time letting go [...]
This is a bit of a diversion from my usual kind of posting. But this is often the kind of thing I find myself thinking about. The following was one such unexpected surge of thought when I was close to the keyboard. Come along as we dive into Brian’s head…
The function of [...]
Not only will this be long and in a couple of parts, it’s written mostly for my benefit. Read if you want.
Rockford was born in 1917. I am not certain if he was the youngest ( though I seem to think so) of the six or seven children in the family. The [...]
I can’t think of anything good to write. I’ve been that way for a couple of weeks now. Everything feels very forced and mediocre.
I am making myself keep up with writing, however, since I’m sure I’ll eventually get over this slump. I guess the problem is that I usually get really [...]
I think I’ve been pretty lonely the last few years. That’s a strange thing to say since I have a great wife and really good friends. The truth is that when you spend all your day at a job you hate, working around people who never have connected with you, it will make [...]
I was driving home from breakfast this morning when I realized that not being in the warehouse has truly helped my mood. People tell me I’m a much happier person. I didn’t realize I acted unhappy. I do know that every day for the last several years there’s been a dark cloud [...]
During the second world war nearly ever other society saw the effects of war first-hand. Every society except for those who stayed home in America. It was said that America was left “fighting the war on imagination alone.” What that means is that, because of the censoring of media, the public [...]
This would have to go out to Karen…whose feelings I promptly hurt with yesterday’s post.
Happy Easter.
Today we had the band at church that is the worst AND the loudest. It took me a while to get over that distraction. The rest of the day I spent eating. And eating. Oh…and then I ate.
:sigh:
I have felt “off” for the last few days…just not keeping focus on [...]
Today I have worked in my studio. In silence. No TV, no DVD, no music (which is a big change)…nothing except the occasional email alert. Just time alone with my thoughts and God. I realize that my life has been full of noise…especially the last few years at work. Lots [...]
Humiliation #2
Just when I thought my little tour de misery was over, I took another desperate leap at another classified. “What are the chances that it could happen twice?”
This company made pens. Well, actually they didn’t make the pens…they just customized pens with your company logo and name…or anyone’s logo [...]
Now that I’m out of work with five years of memories to sort through, let’s explore one together. Wouldn’t that be fun? OK! Get ready for a magical ride of whimsy and mirth!
Disclaimer: This ride contains neither whimsy nor mirth.
Among my many attempts to procure gainful employment elsewhere, two [...]
“Well, fellas” I said, “I guess I’m taking off.”
And with that I was out of there. Forever, Lord willing. I left at 12:30, and within an hour they were calling with questions. This morning already I have received 2 calls and several emails asking about things.
My favorite question was “What [...]