Water, in all its forms, is interesting to depict. Owing to its reflective nature, it often is best represented by negative space. A lake can be understood simply by drawing a line of trees on the far shore. Snow, as on the coats in the last panel, is “drawn” with the mere absence of dark. But to me the more interesting thing about this cartoon from two years ago is the tracks in the snow. Arlo and Janis always walk single file, as they do above in Panel 4, because it’s conducive to dialog and to the camera’s point of view—at least I think so. It’s the same reason people on TV so often sit on the same side of the breakfast table (as do Arlo and Janis, now that I think of it). Anyway, the tracks in the snow were left by two people walking side by side, and for much the same reason they walk single file. Side-by-side tracks better fit the format of visual storytelling. Artistic license! Don’t sit down without it.
228 responses to “Snow Fun”
Charlotte:
“It’s a shame that emb has been so disturbed by a non-existent insult.” Who?
Peace,
Charlotte, it was not non-existent,
A correspondent used the male 3rd-person pronoun ‘he/his’ three times in series, and wishes to claim one of them different than the others. The matter is settled. You show bad form to bring it up. Please drop the matter.
EMB, I took a moment to check my information and cross posted.
You are not contributing with your show of innocence.
Ghost and Jackie: Not to make light of the situation, but maybe we should start a new trend – instead of releasing either balloons or butterflies, how about ladybugs? They’re generally available at garden supply centers and they would take care of any aphid problems in the landscaping. Besides, they’re kinda cute 🙂
emb, do you wish to re-engage?
Pardon Ruth Anne.
I meant that as the plea:
Pardon me, Ruth Anne.
Morphy: Please stop writing me. Peace,
emb, I respect your effort on this request. Sincerely, thank you. Can you see the mistake of a few minutes past? Will you continue in this manner?
In thirty minutes, I intend to request the webmaster block both IP addresses belonging to the user names Morphy and emb. Unless there is a better suggestion?
Perhaps that will succeed where I have failed.
This blog has long been un-moderated. I have no idea if any moderator will monitor, read or act on this:
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WEBMASTER OF ARLO AND JANIS BLOG
Two contributors to this blog have proven unable to keep the peace of the community.
It is in the interest of many to block access from addresses associated with the usernames:
MORPHY
EMB
two usernames, and as many addresses as necessary, please.
Similar message has been sent from my logged email account to jimmy @ arloandjanis
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You are now free to mock my efforts. Really wish this had gone differently.
Thanks emb.
I think he is just teasing us. Maybe he really is a troll, after all.
Oh for heavens sake. Here I am looking for some way to make a positive contribution to the rights of humanity and I keep being told to put in a valid e-mail address which I was.
This group is under normal circumstances self moderating. Which is more than I can say for any other group I have been involved with. Put on your big boy pants and pull them up and stop trying to pee on each other’s foot. Go to your time out corner and face the wall and don’t say anything to each other!
My last nerve has been stretched like Bill the Cat”s tongue. You do not want a Southern lady having a caniption fit nor a cattywhompos fit or even a little hissy fit. We are scary.
Y’all be nice now until Ghost’s friend’s services are over about noon tomorrow. If you still feel morally obligated to flail each other with frozen fish, cow patties, fowl words or big list all quotes you can go at it again at noon tomorrow.
High noon Tuesday at the Village corral. Just don’t be surprised if you are met by a large crowd of women damn tired of the raging hormones and the unholy debate.
Love, Jackie Monies
Charlotte, I have teased on this blog. This is not one. You were not named in my email to Mr. Johnson. I will leave it to the village to decide how to name me. Completely with you in sentiment Jackie. I felt it was my last option. I hope tomorrow is the solemn celebration of life it should be.
Ghost dear, Debbe and I will be with you in the morning, as will Ruth Anne and Nancy and Laura and Smigz, Charlotte. I will get on Facebook and make sure I contact some of the others to make sure they know.
Each of us will observe this in our own way. Being Southern I went and had my hair and nails done because I never attend services without being done. It shows disrespect. I will wear pink in honor of your friend. I made a chicken casserole because that is what you do.
Chicken with eggplant stuffing. And iced tea. And I am wearing my bracelet that says “Courage.”
Love, Jackie Monies
I really do not understand why people treat other differently from behind a screen.
Would you do this at a cocktail party?
I am glad I have not partied like that.
apologies, Jackie, I was classless
I just caught up with things here, and I’m just going to pray for peace, tolerance, and understanding both here in the Village and everywhere else where anyone desires to just get along with others and allow them to be different and have opinions of their own.
Ghost, you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Now to go to bed and try to dream about something other than trucking tonight.
I am in bed with Dickens and cats. I have my pink outfit all organized. I know what music I will listen to. I will go outside and sit in my gardens on a stone bench in the sun and fresh air. Prayers and harmonious thoughts will go out to Ghost, his godsons and their family.
I hope the Village will do the same.
Ghost – My condolences and a huge hug.
Webmaster: I’ve not authorized “Morphy” to make requests on my behalf. Please ignore his request re me. If you have issues with me, please deal with me directly, not with any unauthorized agent. It is true that I’ve said goodbye, but please allow me the chance to drop in if necessary [E.g., if a factual error concerning me is posted, or if someone addresses me.] I don’t plan to post here often, but todays TIP BlogSpot might even tickle the funnybones of those who eschew TIP.
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Peace,
today’s, dagnabit.
I have not read the comments section in several months. I am glad now that I did this morning because I am fascinated by this “Morphy” character.
Do we all remember LilyBlack? That was an interesting bit of fantasy. Now it seems we have much the same, albeit of a more aggressive nature.
I’m not really sure what is going on, but I did notice that “Morphy” has some issue with EMB. How can anyone have an issue with EMB? He seems to be one of the kindest, most thoughtful gentlemen I have ever (virtually) met, and I cannot see how anyone of similar sensibilities could take issue with him. This leads me to conclude that “Morphy” should find another forum for her/his comments.
Sue away, Morphy. Swing for the fences.
And EMB, please stay. Your presence enriches.
I wish this place had a reset button. Morphy, if you wish to vanish from this site, do so. I will miss your contributions but you are able to make your own decisions. But in asking Jimmy to block emb you are as wrong as Charlotte was to demand you leave. Let things settle down and work out in their own time.
Later, folks.
Ghost, may this day bring peace and comfort to your friend’s family and to you.
I often will glance at posts because I am busy (especially at work) and some I just don’t don’t understand. I still don’t know what happened here, but hopefully the situation will resolve itself.
BTW, I don’t live in Royal Oak anymore, but have spent 25 of my 60 years there. I do live close by and my son still lives there. Since I have been communicating with Jimmy for about 12 years, I decided to just keep the name.