NSFC-

"I dunno--Doesn't that make us sound sort of, you know--NEEDY?"

Sometimes our congregations talk about wanting new members. Why? What do we have for them? All too often "it" surfaces---we need more bodies, more people to help fund the building's upkeep and the parson's salary. Hard to imagine people wanting to sign up if that's all we're about.

Who's new?

I like this little guy! The challenge is that as simple as the lines are, he's tough to capture in various angles and attitudes. Some toons will feature attempts (including tomorrow's). We'll see where this road leads--

Making Fish Faces on Friday

Circa summer 2014

This fish aren't designed to 'do' anything. I guess they could be made into something functional. For now I make them because they make me laugh.

Throwback Thursday

  I've always liked drawing large noses and attaching people to them. Really. Always. Drawings I did in preschool feature the prominent proboscis. Some things never change.

A short throwback....July 2013

The etymology of 'proboscis' is interesting by itself...it's root from a word meaning 'to feed' in a manner like butterflies and mosquitoes do through a tubular structure.

Punctual

"This guy's 'caps lock' key is permanently stuck."

Before comment sections in news articles and before email tirades, who knew that using all caps meant one was yelling?

Proudly Presenting....

    I feel a bit how I imagine Stephan Pastis(Pearls Before Swine) felt when the legendary Bill Watterson did "guest appearances" in his comics.
    I'm not sure our guest cartoonist expected anybody to find his work. Here's the amazing part... he puts together a very witty and 'tight narrative' in three panels of clean lines and flowing action.  Does this cartoonist labor away cloistered in contemplative solitude, assiduously hunched over a drawing table? Not today!
   In between games, crafts, science demos, and a snack during our church's Vacation Bible School he produces this gem and then off to the next activity! I just happened to find the toon sitting on a table. I read it and thought it was brilliant. Later, I learned the identity of the artist and Kevin(and his mom) graciously consented to letting it appear in today's blog. I have to say it--the guy draws well and shows a keen sense humor and comic timing doesn't he? Considering this cartoonist has a couple of years before junior high school, I say he could have a long career ahead of him.

"My cue to shoe" by guest cartoonist Kevin

 Not incidentally, he has been co-starring in a series of skits all week in which he is a co-anchor of a news show. He delivers the lines with aplomb and his knack for
 improv. is impressive.

Wayback Wednesday: Zoe edition

Zoe has lived with us for sixteen years now. In people years she'd be 80 as of July 16.  She and Greta (two days older) had been constant companions until Greta's death in March of 2013. Zoe's slowing a bit, yet can be energetic and spry when treats or a little outdoor walk are in the offing. Having these two around has been a significant part of making a house a home.

Puppy Zoe striking her tough dog pose

Greta (left) and Zoe (right) having a puppy meal. Circa 1998

Inspired by Zoe's antics