published Nov.45/08: Red Leckie tribute

I said on another post that I enjoy being able to celebrate the lives of some noteworthy area people. This was the 2nd member of the city's Sports Hall of Fame to die in the past several days. I wish I didn't feel the need to do this too often. To say I wish I didn't have to do it all would be unrealistic. That day comes for us all, sooner or later.... it's part of life. But enough reflection. From what I read, Red Leckie was a great guy, and it's my privilege to offer this tiny token of respect and appreciation for a life, apparently, well lived.

published Nov.4/08: City budget planning

I know these are tough times, and I know the word taxes is a bad word in politics, just like "socialism".... whatever.... I just hope we don't keep cutting away all the good things that the average, middle or low income people can enjoy, or maybe even more importantly, need.

published Oct. 31/08: Peaceful Playgrounds

Another example of how I like to take some local news item or issue and blend it with things that are happening on a provincial, national, or international level. This took the education story and then tagged it up with a city issue (downtown parking), a Grey/Bruce County issue (our M.P.),
and a national issue (the federal election we just needlessly went through).

published Oct. 28/08: Cy Lemon tribute

I said to the Sun Times when I sent this one in, that I wish I could do something like this for everyone who dies. I think most people, and not just celebrities, deserve some kind thoughts and words directed their way, and not just when they die. But, having said that, it is nice to be able to do these type of cartoons for some of the people who were especially noteworthy and who made special contributions to this area. Like I said.... wish I could do it for them all, but that's not really possible for me.

published Oct. 22/08: New Spay and Neuter Operating Room

I borrowed, all right, in the tradition of comedian Henny Youngman, I stole this punchline from some stand-up comedian I saw years ago on T. V. I can't remember who it was, but this is one of a handful jokes I can actually remember. I just adapted it to work with animals and not a human.

published Oct. 21/08: Williamsford Arena

There had just been some sports news about this goon for the Maple Leafs who just came off a suspension and in first game back smashed someone from behind into the boards. Amazingly he only got a 3 day suspension. He's played about 2 minutes total time for the Leafs after 5 or 6 games and I'm sure he's making a lotta cash for this. Anyway, I just tied that into the situation at the Williamsford arena and came up with this joke idea.

published Oct. 18/08: Dundalk students meet with Southgate Council

published Oct. 16/08: Post Election

I still find it amazingly disgusting that Harper breaks his own rule for his opportunistic attempt to gain a majority. Thank God, he failed.... but that does mean another election, and probably sooner than later. Oh well, maybe he can go the way of Bush and McCain. I posted this cartoon the day after the American election.