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Today’s cartoon from Simon Salt‘s book, Out of Office, introduces Chapter 4: Working from Home. It’s hard to say whether my office is in the laundry room, or if the laundry room is in my office. Either way, there’s usually a basket of unfolded clothes by my filing cabinet.
Read MoreThis week I’m featuring cartoons I produced for Simon Salt‘s most recent book, Out of Office: How to Work from Home, Telecommute, or Workshift Successfully. Today’s panel introduces Chapter 2: The Benefits.
Read MoreEarlier this year, my good pal, Simon Salt, asked me to illustrate the chapter openers for his latest book, Out of Office: How to Work from Home, Telecommute, or Workshift Successfully. I encourage anyone thinking of working outside the traditional office setting to read this book. I wish it had existed back when I was starting out with my graphic design business. The cartoon above is from Chapter 1: Why You Shouldn’t Try an Out of Office Experience. (Don’t let the chapter title scare you, but working outside an office isn’t for the faint of heart!) I’ll be posting more of the book’s cartoons in the coming days. Meanwhile, take a peek at Out of Office for yourself. It’s a great read.
Read MoreHere in Central Texas, we’re in the middle of what some would call a mild summer. Today we’re only expected to hit 95°, and while not what I’d call “invigorating,” it’s a relief just to be able to walk from the car to the house without stopping at the halfway point to hydrate. One thing that distinguishes a Texas summer is its endlessness. That being said, Texans are a tough breed, so until the number of days with triple digit temperatures exceeds a person’s age, you probably won’t hear many complaints. Should you have the great misfortune of finding yourself within our borders between the months of March and November, refer to the list below for help understanding our ways. Best of luck, brave traveler. Them vs Us: In some places, houseplants are moved outside on a sunny afternoon to help them grow. In Texas, houseplants are moved outside on a sunny afternoon to put them out of their misery faster. In some places, a 30% chance of rain means there’s a 30% chance it will rain and a 70% chance it won’t rain. In Texas, a 30% chance of rain means local meteorologists are bored with their graphics. In some places, a cold front means the temperature is expected to drop more than 15°. In Texas, a cold front means you can safely walk…
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