First, happy birthday to Riley, who is 12. I honestly did everything I could to make it a great day for her despite the 8 and half hour drive that was a core feature. Fun fact, dog’s don’t get time zones and therefore we were up and out at 5:30am. Hoping to reset today and
Day 2: Painted Desert Read More »
After an emotional farewell to Maggie, who we will not see again until late Monday, Teddy, Riley, and I hit the road. Victoria, BC, remains a speck on the horizon but an ever so slightly larger speck. Teddy O, the Orange Utan, took over navigation once I convinced him that his inability to see over
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It has been so hot in Austin this summer, that it has finally started to break me. 23 years in and I finally can’t tell myself “I won’t complain about the heat because I hate the cold that we get less of here.” So with great delight, I shall be packing the car full of
O, Canada… Teddy O Read More »
I’ve always enjoyed old radio shows. I think it’s because I’m a visual guy. That sounds strange on the surface, but I can close my eyes and immerse myself in the stories, picturing the action, setting and characters. I get to choose the camera angles and lighting and that sort of thing. And if the
Time Travel Via Web Read More »
Yesterday was our (Maggie’s and my) anniversary. I did this as a little quick gift for Maggie, but I think it contains at least one deep truth (about daiquiris, anyway). And look, I spelled daiquiri correctly! Let the strip speak for itself, though. Click on the strip so that you can actually read it.
Erik and Monkey Talk About Life Read More »
Sign One: Ronald McDonald is now officially a religious figure. In the new ad, a girl at a telescope complains to Ronald that she can’t see anything. Peeking out a window that turns out to be the O in the McDonald’s sign, Ronald notices that there is nothing but void. With a gesture, Ronald creates
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