Life is like a marshmallow.

Life is like a marshmallow.
Sweet, but you can't avoid the sticky parts.

The Student adapted this saying from something his friend said while making his favorite treat: marshmallow crispies.

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Christopher Graphics update

It's a coffee table book - for your GI Joe.

I've collected almost 50 color sketches and put them in what I think is a really pretty little book. It's only 2.5" tall and guaranteed to make you squee!

I'll be selling these along with my brand new mini-comic, "Bully Bait" at the Zine Fest in Houston TOMORROW, Oct. 6th. If you can't make it but you want a copy, I'll figure out how to make them available online or whatever.

Seriously, check out Zine Fest if you get the chance.

Also, I've recently updated my website to be more mobile-friendly. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Spontaneous Lego Dance!

Anyone who lives in a house with kids knows exactly how this dance goes.

'nuff said?

Temptresses in Green

Temptations come in many forms. The righteous must always be on their guard. Vixens in green and brown, the "scouts" of the evil one mysteriously appear at my door when I am at my most vulnerable (just before suppertime) with their "innocent" smiles and beseeching gaze.

"Get behind me Satan!" my soul cries out but my mind is weak and gives in to the pleasures of the flesh. In minutes, depleted of the funds I earned through honest toil at the grindstone, I have been reduced to my basest desires. My lust for the forbidden fruit of caramel and coconut have undone me again. A "thin" mint, so innocent on its own, sickens me as an entire box disappears before my eyes...

You know what I mean?

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A Pastoral Visit

Elders from our church used to join the Pastor in calling on people who had visited our church that same morning. I always thought it a little awkward showing up unannounced but handled properly, it could be a nice, if somewhat "salesy" gesture.

I went on several of these visits and I always expected the worst. Like we'd interrupt someone mid-murder or exercising to their favorite pole-dancing-for-bears DVD. Luckily, it turns out that people are just as boring at home as I am. 9 times out of 10 they'd be watching golf or reruns of The Brady Bunch. If you've had a crazy door-knocking experience, I'd love to hear about it!

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Church camp can be demanding.

To all my camper and leader friends out there: Have a fun and safe Summer!

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Vacation Bible School

It's that time when the church in your neighborhood is planning their VBS. Need a place to drop your kids while shopping? Keep an eye out, if you're clever you can time all the churches just right and have your Summer to yourself! But beware! You run the risk of your child becoming a BaptiPresbyLutherMethodist!

Seriously, I work with Vacation Bible School every year and many of the kids, even the older ones, really look forward to it. So we must be doing something right. Besides, what parent doesn't want another bird feeder made out of a Coke bottle. So chic!

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