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Mission Implausible Tom Deisboeck is a published cartoonist and children’s book illustrator. He is largely self-taught yet propelled by great mentors like Charles Zembillas (The Animation Academy in Burbank, CA) and John Byrne (The London Art College, UK). T... More »
Ode to My Tesla By Dan Geddes With apologies to Pablo Neruda and Elon Musk Oh my Tesla! How I loved you! You, sexy, sleek as a panther, the car of the future. Me ensconced in your lush seats, whipping around town, silent as a whisper, fast as a roller coaster,... More »
“Shorty – stop worrying about ozone. Once you get beyond the balloon layer the air gets much better!” Tom Deisboeck is a published cartoonist and children’s book illustrator. He is largely self-taught yet propelled by great mentors like... More »
by David Comfort Having a kid is nothing if not a character-building experience. Even non-kidders can’t help but admire the patience, perseverance, and selfless devotion of the average mom or dad. But the price of such maturity is not cheap. The toddler stag... More »
by Sarah Totton <The Council of Elrond contemplates the ring.> BOROMIR: There is evil there that does not sleep– FRODO: What, it doesn’t even take a nap? BOROMIR: No. FRODO: I could never get through the day without taking a nap. BOROM... More »