Mr. Personalities

What the fellow above is saying is not something that you would normally reveal on the first date. Or the second. This sort of admission falls under the category of  inappropriate disclosure  a subject we have touched upon before. We all have our "baggage" of course, and timing is everything. But having said that, it is indeed true that there is someone out there for everyone.

Cartoon Balloons

This cartoon was drawn before I learned how to write jokes or "gags" for my cartoons. At that time, I relied almost exclusively on visual humor. I don't like the word "gag" very much. It's an odd word choice to describe something that is supposed to generate smiles and laughter  I prefer to use the terms: "joke" or "caption" or "the-part-with-the-funny-words-in-it".

Packaging

Why are so many products over-engineered when it comes to their packaging? It annoys me at how much effort is required to open certain things such as CDs, DVDs or electronic products. And oh, what fun it is to open a pill bottle only to discover it has more cotton than contents (see illustration). Most packaging should not require the use of special tools or inordinate amounts of time to gain access to the product itself. I understand that some forms of packaging are anti-theft, or tamper resistant and so on. I can appreciate that maybe the manufacturer has some concern for my safety, or at the very least is trying to avoid a lawsuit. But c'mon...it all gets so very tedious. In this era of "reduce, recycle, and reuse", how much of this junk is necessary?

Beware

I used to post those brightly colored "Beware of Dog" signs on my property even when I didn't have a dog. I see those types of signs as a fair warning to meter readers and a deterrent to ne'er-do-wells. My wife has never liked Beware of Dog signs because in her mind they look "tacky". To get past my wife's objections, I found a work around solution, and made a low key wooden sign that reads "There IS a Dog". Now my wife is happy, and the bad guys have been duly warned. Problem solved.

I would like to say a special "hello and thanks" to all my readers outside the United States. Glad to have you on board!

 

Specialists

Everywhere you look there are specialists in everything, but particularly in the practice of medicine. I'm glad there are people who feel inspired to become an expert in... [fill in obscure body part, system, disease, or dysfunction].

Notice the color of the wall in this cartoon. Once again I get to make use of what I like to call "Institutional Green". It's ideal for hospital settings, as well as public and government buildings.

Rocket Science

Before posting, I sent this cartoon to a good friend who works at the Johnson Space Center (NASA) in Houston, TX. She hangs out with rocket scientists all day, and assured me that this was indeed blog worthy. It isn't often that a cartoon gets the official NASA Seal of Approval. This is a very proud moment for me....sniff.... and I'm a little choked up. I need a minute.... so... talk amongst yourselves.

Traffic Stop

I'm quite sure that we are not alone in this big, old universe. The idea that other intelligent life forms exist, does not bother me in the least. If it is ever conclusively proven that Earth has been visited by extraterrestrials, it would not effect my world view or spiritual beliefs. In fact it would only add to my awe and wonder.