NOMINATED!!!

I just heard that I've been nominated for the National Cartoonist Society's Reuben Award in the Newspaper Panel division!!!! This was such a surprise and a huge honor as it is a nomination that comes from your peers, and when your peers are some of the most diverse and talented people out there it means that much more!!! I got a call Thursday night from Sean Parkes who is the current NCS National Representative. I am sure I babbled at him incomprehensibly once he told me... so, thank you, Sean! This is the first time in my pretty long career that I've been nominated, but I've been a judge for the New England chapter many times and I know the thought and discussion that goes into judging each submission. So, a big, big thank you to the Canadian Chapter who judged this division. The set of cartoons I entered were from the feature I've been doing for 18 years for the Rochester Times called "Smile". It even predated "Fair Game"! Now, John and I are going to Vegas!!!

So wish me luck! I know there are two other incredible cartoonists nominated as well, Mark Parisi, who is also the head of the NE Chapter and famous, famous Wiley Miller. At least we don't have to go into an arena and fight each other to the death (Hunger Games style), though as we like to say in Panem: "May the Odds Be Ever in Your (in this case, My) Favor!"

Happy Birthday, Nico!!!

Cheers! Have a most fabulous day! Here are 28 photos that will have GREAT and IMPORTANT meaning for you...but probably nobody else! And some  cakes thrown in there in celebration! Real cake in 2 weeks!

My Friend Becky

I did a couple of drawings for my friend, Becky, a wonderful writer and blogger.
Here's a link:
Becky's Blog
 Hope you enjoy it!

Day 14 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! Here's a special little mini-valentine treat!

Love, Love, Love Cartoons: Day 13

It's the day before the big day! This cartoon was from my 2012 Cat Calendar. My favorite part are the bleeding hearts dripping from Cupid.

Love, Love, Love Cartoons: Day 12

A love cartoon for the young at heart.

Love, Love, Love Cartoons: Day 11

When I was little, around 4 I think, before kindergarten, even, I had a friend from up the block named Frankie. I can't remember his last name, but we used to have tea parties on my back porch and share pretend treats. This cartoon's for you, Frankie, wherever you are.