Odd Stuff

Here's a mixed bag of old and a bit less old.

I’ve determined that I’ve been unnecessarily busy. There’s nothing like having a busy week, looking back on everything that caused it to be busy, and thinking “Well, that was a whole lot of work for a whole lot of nothing.” Alas, that was my week.

I’m going through old comics and continue to be amazed by what I’ve forgotten. Some of these were popular and some were just ones I liked. Naturally, I pulled them from my digitally dusty archives to post here.

A lifetime ago, I made another retail comic. Penny owned a sort of New Age shop. I have no idea what made me write it, but it received a very positive response from one of the syndicates, who asked me to send more. Alas, they eventually stopped asking for more and I moved on to writing about something else. I liked some of these, but for the most part I don’t think they worked.

Mr. Thompson appeared in these comics. Now Mr. Thompson is Tabby’s cat. Mr. Thompson has a long history.

This was both popular and one I liked. It’s another comic sketched at work. The office manager was driving me crazy with what I considered to be an absolute obsession with saying “bless you”. I’ve read all about the origin of saying “bless you” when someone sneezes and continue to think it’s a very annoying custom, especially during allergy season. I determined to say nothing when someone says “bless you”.

So, of course, I was at the store, sneezed, and a cute toddler who looked like he learned how to walk yesterday said “bless you”. It was absolutely adorable and I thanked him.

I’ve now amended it to say nothing to “bless you” unless it’s a child.

“Sir Breaks A Lot” was the name I gave to someone on my way to work. This is an oldie. It’s drawn with pen and brush. Pen and brush is wonderful, except I’m left handed and wind up looking like Charlie Brown after he writes to his pen pal.

This was a favorite. I think I nailed everyone at the office.

I have absolutely no memory of this one. It’s goofy and I approve.

This was a favorite. I love The Raven and thought this would be a big hit in English departments everywhere. I’ve since learned that if you are a big hit in English departments, there’s no real way of knowing.

This cup, who I’ve recently named Charlie, appeared solo in a number of strips. I’ve always liked Charlie.

Berle being Berle. I liked this one. If I ever have to speak before a judge, my nervous desire to joke better stay quiet.

I have a vague memory of this one. So weird. Sometimes I like to post the weird ones just for being weird. If others have a similar weird vibe, perhaps they will approve. I’m essentially sending out a weirdness test to attract like-minded weirdos.