FC 61 - Unseen Forces At Work

Another political comic, but this one has a hint of science in it so that makes it a little better*. I really like how this drawing turned out, with the different colors representing the lighting and shadows, etc. In fact, I've been kind of stoked on my last couple drawings. As for the content, I'm less inclined to put these last couple on my resume.* I've got a few comics farmed out, so hopefully in the near future we'll be getting some variety, at least in terms of art, if not content. In a quick check, I've drawn 13 of the last 14 comics, quite a far cry from the early days when I did 3 of the first 10. Anyway, I daresay it is time for some variety. Afterall, variety is the spice of life.

Thursday February 5 2009

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on Fri 06th Feb, 2009 11:00 am PST katie barnes said: awesome. and it's true, variety is the spice of life. ************************ on Fri 06th Feb, 2009 01:39 pm PST Joe said: I thought it was clever wren, and one of these days, i may offer to draw up a comic. I've been workin an awful lot with photoshop lately. ************************ on Sun 08th Feb, 2009 04:20 am PST Dave said: i can photograph a comic. ************************

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Adventures in Housesitting

As most of you know, I'm an occasional housesitter. For round about 3 months spread throughout the year, I watch people's house, pets, plants, mail, etc. When I describe the job to others, I make it sound like the best thing in the world, and usually it is. There are those times, however, when things go awry and you realize why it is called a job and not a hobby. Yesterday was one of those times. First off, I recognize that in the grand scheme of things, this would barely be considered a blip on the grand bad-days-at-work scale. There was only a short time when it felt like disaster and now all is back to normal. But when things usually go so smoothly, a minor detour from that can feel like a lot - a minor detour, like say, losing the dog. Technically, the dog lost me. She was outside playing, like is her wont, and all of the sudden, she was no longer outside playing. (I blame the bad influence of the husky she was playing with.) What followed was a frantic two hours of running through the woods on her favorite trails, calling the owner of the husky to see if he had seen them, and shouting the dog's name until I grew hoarse*. Then a neighbor called to say that she was hanging out in his front yard. I went over to pick her up and that was that. As if that wasn't enough, on my way to turn off the lights to get ready for my much needed night's sleep*, I see a little bird perched on the ceiling fan. So that's what has been driving the cat bonkers. I briefly contemplate how to capture the bird to get it out of the house, but since nothing occurs to me, I just sleep with the door closed. I figure he will either go out the way he came in or present me with an opportunity to release him. Yep, so that was yesterday's adventure in housesitting. At least there were no flat tires, carjackings, or crazy truck drivers. But who knows what today will hold.

Tuesday February 3 2009

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on Tue 03rd Feb, 2009 04:39 pm PST Alisa said: Bird... again...what's with you and birds? ************************ on Tue 03rd Feb, 2009 11:48 pm PST Horge said: You've gotta watch for huskies. They've got beautiful eyes, but still they're kinda creepy eyes. Otherwise for house-sitting tips (though I've never done it) just don't answer strange phone calls from any hockey-/CaptainKirk-masked strangers. That stuff always eneds up bad unless you're Jamie Lee Curtis, which from what I remember, you aren't. :) ************************

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FC 60 - Old Habits Are Hard To Break

I didn't realize this until after the comic was nearly complete, but I drew this one totally with my left hand. Not bad. Anyhoo, I've got 3 fancy panels this week (although no plot, characters, or storyline. Sorry Hannah). There is, however, a nicely placed Simpsons reference. I hope the idea of this comic comes across right. I ran it by a fellow comician* and she coaxed me to be a little more explanatory. I hope it works. Oh, and a little PSA* to boot: be like Earl. Remember to turn off lights when you leave the room. Electricity doesn't grow on trees. And even if it did, you shouldn't waste it. After all, you don't throw perfectly good apples, avocados, or other tree-growing things away, do you now? So unless your light is a beacon to some sort of precious cargo*, when away you walk, be a dear and make it dark.*.

Thursday January 29 2009

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on Fri 30th Jan, 2009 12:46 am PST Jeff Few said: Aye, the hotpants. ************************ on Fri 30th Jan, 2009 04:03 am PST Joe said: ahhh i wanted to see it crash! add another panel please. I wanna see Earl realizing he made a ship crash, then Earl running away from the scene of the crime. ************************ on Sat 31st Jan, 2009 11:02 am PST Amiel Martin said: I have to say that after not getting all your simpsons references at the puzzle party, I got both of them here right away: Electronic Automatic Robotic Lighthouse hotpants. ************************ on Sat 31st Jan, 2009 11:05 am PST Wren said: I've never been prouder. *tear* ************************ on Sat 31st Jan, 2009 04:02 pm PST Dave said: all of our lighthouses here are solar operated! (i suppose they are everywhere in the world now, eh?) what does PSA stand for? ************************ on Sun 01st Feb, 2009 04:06 pm PST Andrew said: No more loneliness for Homer and Earl! ************************

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A Full Social Calendar

I've been housesitting up in Bellingham for just over 2 weeks now (this stint), and I'm having a blast. Perhaps it is coming from a smaller town where there is less going on, or perhaps it is because I'm starting to get to know the social scene of the town better, but I'm feeling like the most social guy in the world. My dance card is full of activites*.      + Monday: Juggle club at the Cirque Lab      + Tuesday: Trivia at Uisce*      + Wednesday: Trivia at the Longhorn Saloon in Edison      + Thursday: Something always seems to come up on Thursdays.      + Friday: Winter League ultimate frisbee with Bellingham Ultimate. In between all the planned activities, the weather has been so good that I've been out hiking in the woods almost daily. With such a full social schedule, I haven't had time to do all the time-killing activities I had planned (knitting, a jigsaw puzzle, intense nerd-out computer time, watch lots and lots of T.V. on the beautiful flat screen they have here, etc.). But I can't really complain. I'm feeling more busy (in a good way) than I have in years. After all, I can rest when I'm dead*.

Tuesday January 27 2009

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on Tue 27th Jan, 2009 06:02 pm PST Joe said: Ishka's is dope, actually ran into the brothers root and mike there randomly the one time I've been. good times. ************************

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FC 59 - Failure Leads to Failure

I didn't want to have to say a bunch of stuff just to save layout on this one, hence the oversized portion. But as always, click to see the whole shebang. Oh, and this is dedicated to all those lawyers, whether official or still working on it.

Friday January 23 2009

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on Fri 23rd Jan, 2009 07:46 pm PST Nesbitt said: I like it. ************************ on Sat 24th Jan, 2009 06:25 pm PST Joe said: very clever. nice one wren. ************************ on Sat 24th Jan, 2009 06:52 pm PST Joe said: glen's an idiot. if only he cared more about his life ya know? he coulda done great things. such a shame. ************************ on Sun 25th Jan, 2009 04:37 pm PST Sean said: NICE WINDOWS!But if I didn't pass the bar, I definitely would have stopped at this one. Sucks to be Glen, and sucks to his asmar. ************************ on Sun 25th Jan, 2009 04:38 pm PST Sean said: PS i tried on girl pants on accident this weekend. ************************ on Sun 25th Jan, 2009 04:39 pm PST Sean said: That was Christen. And they looked like guy pants. Expect for the frilly lacie stuff at the bottom of the legs. ************************ on Sun 25th Jan, 2009 08:00 pm PST Andrew said: Not bad, old boy! ************************

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Crossword For a Sunny Day

With all this sun we've been having recently, I was inspired (between my many wonderful hikes)to write a crossword. "What does have a crossword have to do with the sun?", you ask. Do it and you will see. Online version here and printable version here. (Also, if crosswords written by a witty guy you kind of know are your kind of thing, I think Chris's uncle has put a few out. Otherwise, you can go check out my list of mediocre crosswords on the games page. (Scroll all the way to the bottom. (There are more than just the ones I've made posts about.))) So, at trivia last night*, I brought out a copy of this crossword*. In between rounds and when we were waiting for our score*, the team put their heads together in working on it. None were avid crossworders*, but they had a great time* and finished it up. Let me tell you, there are few greater pleasures for me than seeing people do my crosswords and enjoying themselves. The point of this rambling story is*, however, if you have some time to kill, consider doing a crossword. Oh*.

Wednesday January 21 2009

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on Thu 22nd Jan, 2009 11:14 am PST Saxtor said: I don't get an asterisk?* ************************ on Fri 23rd Jan, 2009 01:24 am PST Joe said: I was gonna say, unusually large amount of asterisks this post ;-) i'll give this crossword a try, even tho i don't typically do crosswords. but since you made it, wtf ya know? ************************ on Fri 23rd Jan, 2009 10:41 am PST Joe said: so i was up until like 3 am workin on this damn thing haha. was only able to get like 60% done, now I'm stuck, and must look at the answers. ************************ on Fri 23rd Jan, 2009 08:21 pm PST Dave said: yesterday I was going through my teaching materials bag and i found one of your old crosswords. leaving it in there for many months didn't fill in any more answers, though. ************************

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Sunny Days In Bellingham

Truly sunny days here in the Great Northwest are few and far between during the winter months. On the one hand, it can make life a bit dreary. On the other, however, it gives a person wonderful motivation to get out and enjoy the sun on the rare occasions that it is there. This past weekend (and so far today), the sun has been going all out to expose the beautiful vistas and invite all to come and play. And play I did. The above picture was taken off a still unknown trail* off Cleator/Hiline Rd. The road is washed out, so it made for quite a long walk, but wonderful, as there were no people around. Plus, the view we ended up with was great. (Here's a close up of the Olympics which kind of got lost in the panorama.) The day before, I finally made it down to Clayton Beach, which has been on my todo list for quite some time. We got a little lost, but there was still plenty to see. Yep, sunny winter days are true jewels in the Northwest. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm headed back outside.

Monday January 19 2009

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on Tue 20th Jan, 2009 02:23 am PST Dave said: Wren, when I am elsewhere I on the internet and I come across an asterisk, I instinctively roll my mouse over it. And frown in disappointment. ************************ on Tue 20th Jan, 2009 09:36 am PST Wren said: Here's another sunset panorama. When it is so beautiful, it is hard not to take pictures, and when I have pictures, it is hard not to share. ************************ on Tue 20th Jan, 2009 12:06 pm PST Joe said: that's dope wren. Dave - I do the same thing haha ************************ on Wed 21st Jan, 2009 03:13 am PST Dave said: I really like that second one, Wren. Nice vista. ************************

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FC 58 - Friends Can Be So Fickle

Putting googly eyes on any inanimate object makes it funny if you ask me. I'm hoping that at least that will elicit a chuckle, even if the comic itself doesn't. Gosh, not much else to say, but lots of space to fill up lest the whole formatting of the blog go askew. *crickets* I guess I could put out the call for artists again. I know I've been drawing a lot of the comics recently, with varying degrees of success *ahem*. I'm always game for trying to get a new artist into the mix. I've got a list of ideas. You can take your pick. Any takers?

Thursday January 15 2009

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on Fri 16th Jan, 2009 11:15 am PST Joe said: I like how you spelled "Jewlers". that was prolly the funniest part of the comic for me. :-) ************************ on Fri 16th Jan, 2009 11:33 am PST Wren said: Yeah, um, I totally meant to do that. So many layers of comedy in comics du wren. ************************ on Sat 17th Jan, 2009 10:55 am PST Sean said: i like how the jewels have eyes but glasses face doesn't. ************************ on Sat 17th Jan, 2009 02:55 pm PST Joe said: haha nice catch sean i didn't notice...that's funny too. this one is just RIPE with humor wren! nice job! ;-) ************************

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Grenada Slideshow

One of the best things to do when returning from a trip is to review photos. For me, it helps me recapture a bit of the adventure and wonder when it is usually quite needed. (Post-vacation blues is no laughing matter). I went back and forth on whether to do a slideshow set to music or a captioned, proceed-at-your-own-pace slideshow. Since I am too lazy to write clever* captions and all the fancy javascript to go along with the latter option, I opted for the former. I hope you like it. Many thanks to Maggie for letting me pull from her photos in addition to mine. Any really good photo was probably taken by her. Oh, and Sean, the star wipe at the end is just for you. Oh2, and I used Vimeo instead of YouTube this time because YouTube didn't like that I was using copyrighted music for the soundtrack. Alas.

Wednesday January 14 2009

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on Wed 14th Jan, 2009 01:38 pm PST steve said: Way cool.I think we need to hire you full time to record our journeys.Went the coolest restaurant last night-Wow ************************ on Thu 15th Jan, 2009 05:07 am PST Sara said: Very nice. Just so you know, it's -16 here, so you're continually making me jealous. :-) ************************ on Thu 15th Jan, 2009 12:37 pm PST maggie said: smiles...big, big smiles! i'm in the library so couldn't enjoy the soundtrack. love that you got a shot of the christmas lights. ************************ on Thu 15th Jan, 2009 05:47 pm PST Go! Turtle said: Ah, star wipe. Why eat hamburger when you can have steak? ************************ on Fri 16th Jan, 2009 11:23 am PST Joe said: looks like ya had a good time wren. cool slideshow. ************************ on Sat 17th Jan, 2009 10:53 am PST Sean said: Removed? No star wipe for me to view, but i do appreciate it none the less. ************************ on Tue 20th Jan, 2009 05:06 pm PST Jule said: Steve and Hope have the right idea. What a great gig! Now to just find some vacation days and get down to see them! ************************ on Tue 27th Jan, 2009 01:42 am PST katie barnes said: ha... awesome. i loved the "sand" man. ;) ************************

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FC 57 - RoShamBo...On a Higher Level

Now that I'm back home it's time to start back up with the Friday comics. I had one all lined up for last week, but I figured no one was going in to work on the Friday after New Year's Day, and since part of the idea behind the comic series is to give cubicle jockeys and others who work behinds computers a chance at a giggle, I thought I would save the comic for this week. I feel obligated to apologize for the funky color pattern stuff in this one. Windows Power Tools image resizer seems to do not nearly as good a job with .gifs as with .jpegs. Alas. (For the hard core large screen high resolution folk, you can view the slightly larger but with better color version here.) (Oh, and Andrew, don't forget about that $11 you owe me from your epic RoShamBo loss on Tuesday. Epic!)

Thursday January 8 2009

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on Fri 09th Jan, 2009 07:57 am PST Saxtor said: I was witness to this fact when you guys were battling it out. I kept thinking "Wow, they keep drawing the same..." ************************ on Fri 09th Jan, 2009 11:08 am PST Joe said: i can picture the sweat beads forming on your foreheads after tying for the 5th time in a row, both of you thinking "oh it's on now" and kinda shifting in your seat to get down to business. ************************ on Fri 09th Jan, 2009 01:25 pm PST gabriella said: I think it's time to commission yer ol hostess with the mostess again ************************ on Sat 10th Jan, 2009 10:57 am PST Andrew said: $11? I thought it was $1,100? ...don't make me start talking about skee-ball. ************************ on Wed 14th Jan, 2009 02:26 pm PST Jenelle said: although i like a good round of RoShamBo every now and again, i can't help but want to play Barack-Paper-Scissors for the next 4 years! Wahoo! ************************

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