One might consider this an example of poor boundaries on my end, or simply showing my hand, but I'm going to divulge a little trick that cartoonists or writers might want to use when working with an editor. Act as if paying that month's rent isn't all that. Have fun in spite of the tanking stock ...

"Waiter, there's a string of pearls in my oyster stew." Illustration Friday, of course. What else would get me to write something during this horrible, confusing week? I hate the stock market, and am afraid for the future. I decided a guy I liked isn't all that. Editors who I thought would buy something this week, ...

For Illustration Friday, the subject was: "sugary." I've always hated to follow directions, and the sound of this word sets my teeth on end, anyway. I've never liked sugar as a topping, not even confectioners' sugar. But I do like jimmies! Out here they call them sprinkles. I prefer all chocolate. I found a whole forum ...

Another bulletin from Jones, the mysterious MySpace writer: Oct 7, 2008 12:49 PM Subject: may not be renting out Disneyland for birthday bashBody: I know I promised many of you that I planned to reserve Disneyland for a 54th birthday bash in late March, but I am now having second thoughts. My utility bills were higher than ...

"I think we timed it just right. Election fever overshadows bank failures." If you are expecting analysis of the bailout package(s) and bill, explanations of why these banks failed, why the markets have plunged to unimaginable depths, and where you should invest any money  you have left now...well, you've come to the wrong blog. I'm just ...

"I have to get off. I've been waiting all week for "Dancing With the Candidates."" I love 'em both: Dancing with the Stars, and the debates. Next up: foxtrot, with Obama and Palin.