Fancy! (Comic #738)

True story!

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Fancy webcomic transcript

Thing 1: I spent $200 on art supplies

 

Thing 1: I wanted to be one of those fancy analog artists.

Thing 2: That’s cool, what have you made?

 

 

 

Thing 1: nothing

 

Thing 1: … but I drew a comic with a 50c pen in a cheap lined notebook!

 

And so it goes.

Flower pot from the past!

Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Lisa Jenkins, Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.
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Blast from the past

One of the first Things things I created.   Tidied up a little with the help of modern technology. Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Lisa Jenkins, Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

580: Struggle for Dreams

I was thinking about a conversation I had recently, and other conversations I’ve had where people seem to trend towards futility and corruption as the reasons why we should not try for more.
Sometimes folks tell you something is impossible, because it is hard and unrealisitc. People struggled and even died for the vote hundreds of years before that dream was realized. Thank heavens they did.
Sometimes folks tell you that because the few will use something for corrupt purposes that the many should not benefit. Some people twist and corrupt electoral processes. That does not mean that human beings should lose their votes. That calls for election monitors and enhancing structures where all get a say and have a security of life that makes them less vulnerable to coercion.
 
Boot:
I fight for dreams that will never be realized in my lifetime.
And that makes the struggle all the sweeter.
We stand on the shoulders of giants.
May we broaden our shoulders for the generations to come.
Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Lisa Jenkins, Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.

579: Bioluminescence

Last time we went to the post office there were NATIONAL PARK stamps! today we went to the post office and there were BIOLUMINESCENT LIFE stamps! sometimes it’s the little things Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Lisa Jenkins, Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.
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578: Happy Holidays?

Thing 1: We’re on holidays. Thing 2: Are we doing it right? Thing 1: To get it right, I think we’re not supposed to stress about getting it right. Thing 2: I guess I’m not very good at holidays. I’m better at holidays than I used to be, but it’s so easy for holidays to be a source of anxiety! So many decisions and they’re all equal and maybe just stare into space in a hotel room for two hours instead. Ah well, life is a process and many things require practice before you get good at it. We were staying with friends for a bit and I don’t think they realize how close I came to just spending a day tending to their garden rather than exploring a whole new country… and part of me wishes I had tended to their garden for a day, because what’s not to love about that? Stupid opportunity costs!
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577: Grandpa Hoppydew

Boot: I met Grandpa Hoppydew once Boot: We stayed up late and spoke in a shorthand that only folks with our experiences have. Boot: We’re both very proud of Bunson Bunson dances along, spong! Yay! Boot: And a little in awe. Thanks to all my patrons and a special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.
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576: Conference Face!

I attended the Intelligent Content Conference in Nevada this week. I love conferences and conventions, even if I am goo at the end of them. One thing that struck me is how problems stay the same for organizations, big and small, but the solutions required change. I’m at a scale where having a little bit of help from others could be amazing… others are at a scale where extra people alone could exacerbate, not fix problems! It reminds me of what Mr Mike said when I was working hard to be the roller derby player I could be. Every time I plateaued I could think of his advice, what got you here won’t get you there. Thanks to all my patrons and special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.
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575: Unwelt

This comic was inspired by Wendy Wagner’s workshop Feet on the Ground held by Clarion West. Umwelt is an excellent word. Thing 1: Do you know what Unwelt is? Bunson suddenly appears. Bunson: That’s like when a rash goes away! Bunson: I had chicken pox once. Bunson: There were no chickens. Bunson: I’m still disappointed. Thanks to all my patrons and special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.
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574: Epicurus

A handful of olives a loaf of bread, a glass of wine and good friends is all you need to live a contented life. Thing 1: AND a good accountant! Thing 2: oh my yes!
With love to Epicurus and RainCity Accounting. For the longest time I thought this was an Epicurus quote. Then I realized I was quoting an Australian philosopher I heard on the radio once! It was a wonderful interview and this philosopher’s words beautifully summarized everything I love about Epicurus. Epicurus is my favorite Greek philosopher. He taught women as well as men. He encouraged scientific curiousity. I love how he defined pleasure, happiness and living a good life. He loved friendship as one of the highest values and highest pleasures. RainCity Accounting contribute to the katastematic and kinetic pleasure in our house (removal of pain and pleasure of action). Jordie inspired this comic after answering a late night e-mail :-). He definitely helped me brave enough to navigate having a small business in the USA. Thanks to all the wonderful friends of the Things. The ones we‘ve met and the ones we haven’t. You are truly a great pleasure. Knowing you’re out there encourages us to kinetic and katastematic pleasures (aka the joy of doing and action and the reduction of pain that comes from contributing with purpose).
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Celebrate Diverse Beauty (Comic #573)

This comic is inspired by Aikido and the desire to celebrate beauty more diversely. I told someone at my dojo how beautiful his sword work was. I think platonic beauty is not a compliment men get often, which is a bit sad. I tried to explain it, I don’t think I did a great job, though I added “it’s so pretty!” to my explanation. There is a beauty in focus, attention and purpose. A beauty being absolutely present to the thingness of things, the strength, wisdom and skill to attend to it. It’s pretty! And exciting! We should celebrate beauty more in all its forms and for all genders. And so, when it came to embodying that ideal in a comic, who better than Bunson and Boot?

Celebrate Diverse Beauty Comic Transcript

Bunson: I think you’re beautiful Boot: What? Why would you say that? Bunson: Because it’s true! Boot: What does beauty mean to you? Bunson: I like how you focus on stuff dn do stuff. When you zoom you zoom. When you spend time with me you spend time with me. Bunson: It’s lovely and pretty. Bunson: Boop! Bunson frolics away Boot: Beautiful… lovely … pretty… Thanks to all my patrons and special big extra thanks to Kate Webb, Matthew Noe, Sandra M. Odell and Erik Owomoyela.