A little exposition seemed to be in order today…
If only to disguise the punchline that was coming. I hope you didn’t see it coming.
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I recently was pulled across a room to meet someone who would be in charge of a street party. We were introduced by the publisher of the ninja comic I worked on recently, and thought it might have something to do with that. On the other hand- street party at a famous intersection in town. Probably a caricature gig, as those always go over well at public events.
No. I was asked if I juggled, since I am known to ride a unicycle. I explained that I don’t juggle, and I ride a unicycle on trails- riding them in crowds is very different. Falling down on tree roots is one thing. Falling down on baby strollers quite another.
On the other hand- if I COULD do that stuff, I’d be all over street fairs, jack. Mmmmm, yeah. Juggling chainsaws and passing the hat.
I don’t know if I ever explicitly said that everyone on Rick Mittleif’s team at the last Outdoorfest had an ick-y name.
Or the fact that Nikki, as a character, grew out of that.
You guys always seem to know every step I make with the strip better than I do… Did you know all that?
Bic, if you picked out your nickname ’cause you figured that out, I’m impressed. If, however, you’re nicknamed for your favorite type of ink pen, well, I appreciate the opportunity to put you in Rick’s team.
Let’s say “thanks” to all the worriers of the world. They’re the reason we have helmets, inspections, accountants, public address systems, insurance, and people minding the store. And ulcers. They also gave us all ulcers. They had them first, of course, and wanted to make sure the rest of us had them, too.
Also, Thanks to you guys for the birthday wishes, and thanks, Bic, for resubmitting your application!
- Help me out a little bit, here. I had an application come in from a reader whose nickname is ‘Bic’. I printed it out and set it aside because I had a gag it fit into really well. And I lost it. And now, I can’t find the email it came in. I have no idea how that’s happened. But hey- Bic, if you’re reading this… be a pal and re-send me your application? I’ve torn up the studio looking for it, and I’m exhausted.
- Tell me “Happy Birthday.” I’m old.
Everyone cross your fingers for me.
I know I haven’t been updating Patreon enough(and a couple of you guys are waiting on your patron packs) so it’s rude to ask for lucky mojo from you, too…
But the fact is that I’m anxiously awaiting Saturday night to discover if I’ve won a coveted Silver Reuben in the newspaper illustration division. (It’s coveted by me. I assume others -such as the other two nominees- covet it also)
So, any wicked dance at a crossroads or breath upon a lucky paw of an unlucky rabbit that you’re willing to expend… I’d appreciate it.
When I’m writing this stuff, everyone’s voice and action has to ‘ring true’ to my ear and my brain.
This one rings really well to me. Depending on your idea of who Kelly, Nikki, and Hubris are, it oughtta sound right.
There ya go. A little behind-the-scenes writing observation for ya.
My brother has one of those little tiny backpacking pillows. The last time we were on a trip, he couldn’t find it after everything was set up.
So, he made do the way people used to, by wadding up some clothes and other gear and using that for a pillow.
Not ideal, as you know if you’ve ever tried it.
The next morning, I found the pillow.
It was obscured by the dark, but was lying at the door of the tent, partly covered by the little flap of nylon that covers the zipper of the tent.
Yeah, it’s THAT small when packed away.
Integrity is easiest kept when you don’t realize you have it. Write that down. It might be a saying one day.
I just made it up, so we’ll give it a shake-out period and see how it does.
Most of us don’t do much based on who someone else is. We won’t argue the point just because someone else showed up wanting an argument, either. We’ll argue the point because we showed up for an argument, though, and we ain’t leavin’ ’til we get it! Heck, yeah.
