Monthly Archives: October 2006

My Passion, Matilda.

Posted on October 31, 2006 by MrBill

Halloween night, traffic was bad. Long day. Will the children be out tonight? Has this holiday been co-opted by adults eager to act out their inner selves? Some of you know about my “feelings” for the lady next door. We … Continue reading →

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Clarity and Honesty

Posted on October 30, 2006 by MrBill

Once in a while, I hear a message that changes how I think in a fundamentally better way. Truth is powerful, but often hidden. Ben Stein did a piece on television last Sunday that was so clear, so simple, so … Continue reading →

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Who are we?

Posted on October 28, 2006 by MrBill

Indeed. Folks are a collection of thoughts, behaviors and appearances that can be tricky to reconcile and often don’t fit convenient stereotypes. Arghhhhhhh! Last night for example, at a friend’s fun party people were showing parts of themselves that aren’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Vivian

Posted on October 24, 2006 by MrBill

1st, Scott Adams owns Catbert, the evil HR Director. I apologize for my crude drawing of Scott’s character. 2nd, tomorrow is Vivian’s birthday. She’s a pal, colleague and a wonderful (hardly ever evil) HR Director. Dilbert has elevated the HR … Continue reading →

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Two Pals

Posted on October 18, 2006 by MrBill

Here are two friends that make me (and many others) laugh. They have magic powers to amuse and inform. Rhoda Grossman lives near San Francisco and has taken her graphics skills and wit to the computer. She entertains with live … Continue reading →

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Around the World, Again…

Posted on October 14, 2006 by MrBill

I have this friend Casey, at USA Today. We teach cartooning at a nice private school each summer. Casey sent me this book yesterday. I read it last night. WOW. I guess because Casey patiently sat through my round the … Continue reading →

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Jules Feiffer

Posted on October 12, 2006 by MrBill

Tonight, I took a short chilly walk across Capital Hill to the Library of Congress. They were hosting part of the International Comic Arts Festival held here each year. Jules was the guest speaker and he is one of the … Continue reading →

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International Caricature

Posted on October 9, 2006 by MrBill

In Orlando, last week with old friends and new. About 200 caricaturists from Europe, Asia, North and South America and the Caribbean converged on the ballroom, bar and poolside of an International Drive family hotel and drew all day and … Continue reading →

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