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 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 Cartoons: Nov. 29, '07 ... Sludge

Awhile ago schools, mostly thanks again to Conservative cutbacks begun in the Harris reign, sold the right for a Soda Pop company to have exclusive monopolies in the school. Now we're reading about the possibility of high school sports teams being sponsored by companies. ... So I just tried to think of a product that would have silly connotations if sported by, say, a football team.
When I was in high school I was on volleyball and field lacrosse teams, and I sure wouldn't want to have had some corporate name and logo on my uniforms. But then that was in the 60's. Things have changed, it appears. ... Oh, and by the way, thanks again, Mike Harris, your legacy continues!