Enjoy this comic – featuring my husband! I originally posted this on my Instagram page a few years back. It struck a chord with people. Maybe they enjoyed it because I was lampooning my husband in a cute and loving way, but they may also have liked it because they know it’s a real thing that happens. Even he giggled endlessly at it, bringing me almost to the point of
April 27, 2022
New Goals and Aiming for Connection
It’s been over a year since I last updated this creative wasteland. Since July 2020, I’ve had the difficult job of caring for my mom after a dementia diagnosis. First, from a distance, and when the challenges increased, I stayed with her for three months while helping her transition to assisted living. It was challenging period, but also one of growth. I focused on a lot of art; I documented
January 17, 2021
Inktober and other distractions
Likely story. I’d originally written this post in November but never finished it. 0ne of the last times I updated this creative wonderland of nonsense, I was neck-deep in making postcards and sending them to friends, strangers and pets all over. Since then, I’ve been doing some bookbinding, and in October, I jumped into Inktober! It’s a fun challenge. What’s even more enjoyable is seeing the work of other artists. I’d enjoyed watching the challenge
December 26, 2020
Gingerbread Zombie Apocalypse
There’s nothing I relish more than my holiday break. I usually reserve quite a few vacation days to use in December, and then say Adios! to my workplace and pretend to be retired for a few weeks. Of course, the first week is quite busy with the typical hustle and bustle but with all the extra time, I like to make a holiday project. A few years ago, it was
October 28, 2020
Lady in 4A
Nobody had seen her in nearly a quarter of a century. The tenants downstairs her could hear her shuffling across the floor every now and then, but the woman who was rumoured to be somewhere between 60 and 90 years old remained largely a mystery. Some folks had a genuine concern for her, while neighbourhood kids told tales of facial deformities and cannibalism. Others couldn’t help but let their eyes
September 3, 2020
Makin’ postcards. Breakin’ hearts.
Not really. At least I don’t think I’ve broken any hearts. But I have been making lots of postcards. My days have been consumed with my day job, which is generally very busy this time of year. I work for a university, and contrary to what many believe is a pretty chill couple of months for staff (with the students away), it’s actually go time, as we have to get ready to receive
August 30, 2020
Creative Wasteland
Oh hi. I didn’t see you standing there. You’re probably wondering what the deal is with this vacant wasteland of a so-called blog. It’s a work in progress. Shortly after I launched this thing, I had to go help my mom as she was having some health issues. I was with her for three weeks while she had a hospital stay, and during that period, I was working out of her
August 25, 2020
Birthdays Smirthdays
Fun fact: I’m not a big fan of making a spectacle out of my birthday. In fact, I like to keep it nice and quiet and just for me. You’ll never know it’s my birthday unless you know me well. Even then, I won’t be forthcoming with any such information, but if you’re lucky, I might share with you my pizza or donuts or cake, but never my beer.
August 22, 2020
Happy Birthday, Dad!
I usually go have a beer in honour of my dad’s birthday on August 21, but due to the pandemic, I’ll post a comic about it instead and maybe have a beer at home.
August 4, 2020
Flash Fiction // Mary’s Date
When was the last time she’d met someone new? 2007? Yes, it was June 2007 when she was introduced to Tom by mutual friends. “Stop. Don’t go there.”, she whispered to herself. Mary cautiously parked her car and stepped out into a warm and bright evening. As she made her way down to the place her date had recommended, she basked in the warm September air. Tom had loved sitting