I have never been comfortable talking about my work. There was a time I simply refused to do it. I felt as if it were my job to put the work out there, and it would have to speak for itself. Then, along came the internet and the Web and email and forums and blogs and Facebook and on and on. I found myself almost obligated to interact at least a little bit. And you know what? It didn’t hurt as much as I thought it would. I sometimes even enjoy bloviating about my comic strip, although I still believe, ultimately, it must speak for itself. I say all this, because Arlo and Janis have a new neighbor this week, Robin. Any new character in Arlo & Janis is big news, believe me. That is, I hope she’ll be a new character. One never really knows about these things, and I’m not yanking your chain when I tell you, not even I know for sure whether Robin has legs. I hope she does. I’m badly in need of new foils.
There were a lot of comments yesterday, when she first appeared, about her physical similarity to Janis. She was supposed to have silvery hair, as above, but my instructions to the colorist were lost. It probably was my fault. Silver hair would have gone a long way toward eliminating any confusion. Already, by her second appearance today, she is taking on a more distinctive and permanent look. Many cartoonists when pondering a new character will spend months filling sketch books with studies and prototypes before introducing a winner. Not me! You get to see it happen at Arlo & Janis!
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GR6, think it was a late night in Tijuana. The details are all fuzzy.
So, Ghost, what did you have for your entre’ after that appetizer?
Hopefully I’ll have a good weigh-in on Thursday. 🙂
If not, strip off the cargo pants.
Jackie, that would have me quitting Weight Watchers on the spot.
But women do that at weigh in a lot, Sand. I used to go in tennis skirts or less in Houston!
What SuziQ said, Jimmy!
I could take my pants off when I weigh, but they wouldn’t let me back in Publix.
Yep, like I said, one young lady once weighed in at a meeting wearing only a shower curtain.
I do weigh in every time wearing the same clothing combination…short sleeve shirt, regular slacks, and street shoes. Necessary “hardware” rides in my close-at-hand ultrabook messenger bag, or in my jacket pockets, until after I leave the meeting.
Dunno, Jerry; might be a conversation starter. 🙂
Jerry, Jerry, Jerry.
I have NEVER weighed in shoes.
I’ve been waiting to see if anyone would comment on the “headline” Jimmy hung on today’s blog entry. My only comment will be that as soon as I saw today’s (2-17-15) cartoon late last night, that was my first thought. And I wasn’t thinking of the old Tom Hanks/Peter Scolari TV series.
Speaking of weight loss, the new young lady in the red sweater this morning on TWC needs to hook up with the Patriots’ equipment man.
OF due NOW-1728. CST.
Forgot this.
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
By wearing the same clothing items (not the exact same clothes) to WW each time, I know that what I’m wearing at the time weighs 4.7 pounds, and therefore can calculate what my “real” weight is.
I was brushing up on CAP regulations in connection with re-upping with them. There are weight and grooming standards that have to be met to wear the USAF-style uniform. The weigh-in is to be done without shoes, plus they allow you 3 pounds for your clothing. The max allowable weight of my height is 240, so no problem there. But the grooming standard allows only a mustache, so my new semi-beard would have to go. Of course, there is the option to wear the Class B CAP “corporate uniform”. I’ve worn the real deal already, so wearing blues wouldn’t that big a deal for me. And the corporate uniform looks pretty neat. (There’s also a short-sleeve version not requiring a tie.)
http://capblog.typepad.com/capblog/images/new_distinctive_uniform_1.jpeg
Ghost, found this: the gun is from—– SACO Sino American Cooperative Organization, aka U.S. Naval Group, China Intelligence and Guerilla Warfare 1943-1946
Found a copy of an “official” letter from the organization to my step-dad that apparently came in after his death? Regarding a plaque being placed on war memorial in Washington, DC and it was sent to all members of group.
Also a hand written account from step-dad which seems to pretty much authenticate provenance of the gun.
Love, Jackie
The Mona Lisa doesn’t smile, even at us octogenarians. Look closely at her mouth.
Peace, emb
Keep the semi-beard Ghost. You already have the tee shirt.
Stuck in a Microsoft reboot hell. How can Android boot so fast?
OF due 1840-1900 CST. emb
http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/webcam/oldFaithfulStreaming.html
Ghost, I checked out that photo link and it is an outdated picture. That uniform has not been authorized for at least 5 years. The Corporate uniform consists of a white aviator shirt, ( I know is there any other color?)gray slacks and gray epaulets. I usually wear a blue golf shirt with gray slacks when I do my weekly gig at wing headquarters. Hope you take the plunge and I cross paths with you during one of the national conventions.
GR6, wore uniforms once;,) much perfer my current F’off look too much to shave, cut, or otherwise modify.
;,) what did Siri do?
sand, you fit in with most of my friends. Lots of beards, long hair, tee shirts and f’ off’s among small boat sailors. Houston Yacht Club we are not!