Category Archives: Blog

  1. It’s one of the best events in the state. Not just because it is a series of great presentations (it is), but because of the conversations and relationships built during the breaks. The talent in the audience alone … Continue reading →

“Are you nervous?” A friend asked me that yesterday about today’s TEDx talk I’m presenting. “Not really.” I said with a shrug. I’ve given hundreds of speeches and they all have led up to this moment. Giving a TEDx talk … Continue reading →

I’m sitting here, thinking about what I’m going to draw for this year’s Veteran’s Day cartoon. And while it is tempting to remind all of us to say “thank you” to our veterans, I can’t help but feel like I … Continue reading →

“Is Chainsaws & Casseroles” a cookbook? No. It’s a book of short stories and cartoons that have a very important golden thread running through them: Some of our best moments come from our worst. The title comes from a story … Continue reading →

Banjo had three families and we were his last. When he passed away, Amy and I knew his amazing spirit had to live on in some form. That’s why I created the book Banjo’s Dream. Today, as Mistletoe Marketplace was … Continue reading →

Christmas music blared as Mistletoe Marketplace shoppers streamed past where I was signing books. An older gentleman walked up and held out his hand. It shook as it reached toward mine. I smiled. It was George. Two years earlier we … Continue reading →

I’m excited, nervous and proud right now. I have over 80 boxes of my new book, Chainsaws & Casseroles to sell. Like running a race, I’m at the starting line. I’ve trained for months (writing and drawing for the book) … Continue reading →

Woke this morning and fear was staring me in the face. It was a cold stare — one that chilled me to the bone. The alarm had just gone off and the clock glowed 4:02 a.m. Fatigue walked around fear … Continue reading →

SHORT STORY: Fall Back “Good evening, Mr. Conner.” The gate agent took the boarding pass from the worn-out business passenger. Frank Conner nodded and grunted, “You, too,” and laughed to himself. He heard comedian Brian Regan’s voice every time he … Continue reading →