In order to get her five thousand dollar Pell Grant, Shoshanah signs up for a one credit “Piano Camp” course from the college course catalogue, only to figure out too late that it is a real “camp,” intended for children. To make matters worse, there is an actual public recital at the end of the… Read more »

Ten or more years ago, when blogs were the thing, the best blog on the internet, in my opinion, was the Frog Blog. The blog was written and curated by the amazing Teresa Burritt, author of the Frog Applause comic strip and I think Shoe Cabbage, an eclectic linguistic humor strip. Burritt’s humor tickles a… Read more »

The new book is available now!

I’ve really been enjoying doing the postcards for the Patreon members. It’s something that keeps me writing a little bit, drawing a little bit, and paying attention. Keeps me in the moment. If you are a member of my little club, know that, usually, the same postcard and about the same note or story goes… Read more »

I have a new book coming December 5th. Merry Krampus Eve is a spoof of the Clement C. Moore classic The Night Before Christmas, but instead of waiting for Santa to come and give presents,  party guests are waiting for Krampus, the Christmas demon, to come and play guitar in their goth band. Krampus is… Read more »

I was reading an *interview with Edward Gorey today (from 1994) where he said, “By the way, I would cheerfully sell my soul to draw like some people. “ Clifford Rose: “Like whom?” and, over the next few pages, Gorey lists his idles (most of whom were also named Edward). I’m just going to post… Read more »