Note Arlo’s hands in the last two panels of the 2011 comic above. It is very easy, when drawing hands, to get it all backwards, especially when the hands are in dynamic positions. Because of this, I often sit at my drawing board and flail my arms about my head and back, envisioning where my fingers end up. It’s a very good thing cartooning is a solitary art. Well, spring as arrived, although it might come as a surprise to our friends in the Midwest and the Northeast. Spring arrived in parts of the South in typical fashion: accompanied by hail and tornadoes. I apologize for not posting much lately, but I hope you’ll take my word for it that it was an exceptionally busy winter around here. I’ve been pulled in many directions the past couple of months, and I don’t take that well. I’m a tunnel-vision kind of guy who focuses on one task to the detriment of others. And don’t we all have more than one task? Anyway, we’re not going out of business here, evidence to the contrary.
177 responses to “‘A little bird rolled me.’”
A gentleman of my church recently died after having been wed more than 77 years. That is something. Peace be with hs family.
Susan in NC, you’re welcome. Someone in the Arlo and Janis fan group on Facebook had asked about the book, and that was Jimmy’s answer to them. Since a lot of the folks here don’t do FB, I thought I would go ahead and post it for them to see what Jimmy had to say. So far that is the latest word.
Whatever is good for your soul — Do that
Elephant herd.
https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-river-wildlife-camera
Peace,
Good morning. Where is everyone? I thought there must be a new post, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
My daughters work at local movie theaters. Last night one worked until 12:15; I had to be here at work by 8:00, so I’ve just checked in now that there’s only 2 students taking tests now.
It is a Tuesday, so I’m still hoping that JJ will drop in…
Rain rain rain
Guess it is spring 🙂
Have seen some new birds at the feeders, none for long enough to get enough features to ID. I hadn’t thought the quince leafed out enough yet to hide well but I am wrong. So, ‘little birds’ it is!
Made it home from work, had a nap to finish recovering from last night, not much going on here… time to load up my soprano and bass clarinets and go on to orchestra practice!
Sad, but not surprising. Decades ago, after our last trip on Hwy. 1, I resolved never to drive that rd. again.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/5-killed-as-car-plunges-off-californias-coastal-highway/ar-BBKMJ2k?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=HPDHP17&fullscreen=true#image=1
Peace,
TR, we had prelude and offertory by our 5-member clarinet choir Sunday. They’re great.
I wish the kids in my congregation were more willing to share their talents. Each year we can go to school concerts and see them playing a variety of string and wind instruments–but let us ask for any of them to accompany the choir or play a solo and they disappear faster than the cream-filled donuts at a church committee meeting.
Ghost said he’d post if he could wade through the animal’s. Don’t see it. Elephant must haave gotten a a him..
Hot aand heavy on secnd new shop. First huge hit.
If you do FACEBOOK go to Steals A Women’s Boutique in Eufaula, Oklahoma. Wwe open new shoo by Maay 1.
On JJ’s last post he said not going out of business ??????
I am big fan of A&J and check out this blog whenever he posts a new entry. I have come to realize you faithful posters (for lack of a better term) would continue to talk to each other even if JJ didn’t. I can’t believe what a close, caring group you have become. Do any of you remember how this came about? If I can think of anything worthwhile to add I would like to join your group. Are there any entry requirements?
Welcome, Jon.
Jon: Some us just like to talk a lot….. Sometimes I got a little miffed when some people would hijack the conversation, but then that is what the scroll feature on my mouse is for.
Now some of us have become a bit more caring than others….Ghost Rider 6? lol
Welcome, Jon.
For the most part we try to be civil and stay away from politics and respect different religions. And there are a few who just like to peek in through the window from time to time.
John II, and Jimmy is the master of the window peek, as evidenced by his strips.
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Actually Tulsa had a long soaking rain Monday and Tuesday, but couldnt resist the pun.
New blood! Welcome newbies!
Some of you (you know who you are) may recall that I recently mentioned I had acquired (in my capacity as “Miniskirt Buyer”) a specimen that appeared short, even by my standards. When it arrived at Steals, I measured it and found it to be 8.5 inches from top of waistband to bottom of hem. I left instructions with Manager to, if possible, obtain a photo of the buyer should I be out when it was purchased. Last Saturday, while traveling, I got a text from our manager; “That miniskirt sold…to a sixty-year-old woman.” Fudge! Oh, well. I consoled myself with the thought that perhaps she had bought it for a granddaughter.
Then, yesterday it occurred to me that Manager might have been pulling my leg, as she is wont to do. So I asked her if what she had told me was true. “Yes,” she said, “but in fairness to her, she had a rockin’ body.” It developed that the lady had come in with her younger gentleman friend, looking for something to wear during their stay in Cozumel. The mini-mini-skirt had caught her eye, but then she decided it was too short. “Au contraire,” her gentleman friend said, in effect. He pointed out it would look great if she wore it over her red-and-white string bikini and suggested she model it for him. She tried it on over her thong underwear, and they both agreed she looked good in it. So the mini-mini-skirt found a good home, after all.
I may have to modify my motto to, “Making tropical beaches beautiful, one hot-bodied sexagenarian at a time.”
And also quit leaving the boutique during business hours.
Headline: “Intoxicated Ohio woman arrested after making lewd comments to Easter Bunny, police say”
Perhaps “Florida Man” and “Tulsa Woman” are both getting some competition.
Black-faced guenons.
https://explore.org/livecams/african-wildlife/african-animal-lookout-camera
Peace,
Quote of the day:
If anyone is having a bad day, remember that today in 1976 Ronald Wayne sold his 10% stake in Apple for $800.
Now it is worth $58,065,210,000
Most Norwegian Minnesotans are more old-fashioned, as are the larger ethnic group [who?].
http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/one-of-the-happiest-countries-in-the-world-does-marriage-differently-from-most-everywhere-else/ar-BBKP4qY?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=HPDHP17
Peace,