What do you mean, "no connections available"?

I'm just terrible at this--my computer has an internet connection so much of the time that I can't seem to imagine the possibility that it doesn't have one for any reason. So if there's no internet in the house, or the power has gone out, or I'm using my computer in the car or in a place without WiFi, I still constantly click on things that require internet, then slap myself on the forehead, move on, then do it all again a couple of minutes later. It's makes me feel very silly and forgetful.

Anyway, here are the comics from Saturday and Sunday. Saturday was the last day of driving. It's good to be in Maine, even if just for a couple of days! Back down to Florida tomorrow, though.

 

Road trip comics

My mom and I are on a "great trek north" and we're spending a large part of each day in the car. I have discovered that it's difficult to keep up with a routine when you're on the road! I've been thinking about the comics and partially sketching them--sometimes at a rest stop or even a red light (when I'm not driving)--but it's been hard to get a finished version done by the end of the day. We got in a bit earlier this evening, though, so I'm caught up through today! I don't have access to a scanner, of course, so photographs will have to do. Here are my comics from Tuesday through Friday. Enjoy!

It's been the ruin of many a poor boy.

I hope I do get to play a little bit of guitar, because it would give me a reason for practicing and keeping my fingertips callused. The repertoire will be event appropriate.

I actually was practicing "House of the Rising Sun", but only because I was going through some exercises that were based on the chord progression!

We'll be finding flour forever

Rather than dyeing eggs for Easter, I thought it would be fun to just make egg-shaped cookies and decorate them. When I started making the dough on Easter morning, Simon heard the mixer going and came running. He pulled over the chair and wanted to help. This is great; I love it that he wants to help in the kitchen. He actually did really well--he turned on the machine to the lowest speed two times. Then there was the third time....

Magic Art!

I remember doing projects like this in elementary school art classes. There was one project where we drew things in crayon, then the teacher poured black ink over them, which stayed on the paper but rolled off the waxy crayon. Another project had us scratching the black coating off a piece of some kind of material. I love school art projects. I have such fond memories of getting to try lots of different things. Yesterday's job at the Spring Festival definitely took me back.

And, just to show you the fun I had, here are the real ones I made for the table:

The same thing happens when we get talking about Thomas the Tank Engine

Simon was sick, so he got to watch a little more TV than usual. We said he could watch whatever he wanted...he chose Tinkerbell. I think he's in love.

Shawn also tells me that actual forest sprites behave quite differently from those in the Disney mythos. They're erratic, unpredictable, and not as organized. They're chaotic neutral, apparently.

A concert, a pot roast, and a rainstorm

Three comics today! The day was just...comic, I guess. Enjoy!

He really wanted to play Galaga, though

The eighties called. They said your pizza is ready.

Also, Shawn is surprisingly good at Pac-Man.

Being friendly to the flowers.

He's a "budding" naturalist!

Time zones...

I'm sure the eclipse was beautiful, but I did get a decent amount of sleep.

One of the cutest things

I really love it when this happens. His tongue must get so dry, though!

There were lots of butterflies

We had a lovely morning yesterday at the Butterfly Estates in Fort Myers. It's a beautiful, serene place, where you're surrounded by butterflies and plants, with fish swimming in the water under the bridge. For some reason, Simon, who had been really enjoying it, suddenly got sulky and teenager-y and didn't want me around. When I tried to peek around a tree and wave hi, he said, "no hi-ing!" Fortunately, the funk ended almost as soon as it started.

Passing Judgment

We went to the art show opening last night! My stuff on a wall--it's a thrill! I really liked a lot of the other art, too, and I felt pretty humbled to have been accepted alongside.

Wrapped in a blanket

My unfortunate bicycle experience has inspired two comics--it must have been a good thing!

Adventures in Dropping off Simon

If you can't draw comics about your misfortunes, then how will you ever be able to laugh at yourself, right? Here's an unfortunate adventure I had yesterday. There was a minor finger wound, but it'll hopefully heal quickly.

My mom pointed out that bien is also French, but this was definitely the Spanish bien. My subconscious was at least able to sort that out!

Comics, part 4

Part 4, and the last of the backlog. Please see the first post (Yes, art has been happening) to know what this is all about!

Comics, part 3

Here's part 3. Please see the first post (Yes, art has been happening) to know what this is all about!

Comics, part 2

Here's part 2. Please see the first post (Yes, art has been happening) to know what this is all about!