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This 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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8/9/14 The Weenies went to San Antonio yesterday for some work and a visit with Mama Weenie. The highlight of the day was after the sun went down and we headed over to the San Fernando Cathedral to see the city’s new multimedia production, “San Antonio | The Saga,” by French artist, Xavier de Richemont. Using projection mapping technology, Richemont was able to display video against the cathedral’s massive façade. The result was a 24-minute slice of art porn well worth the hour-long drive from Austin. Even impossible-to-impress Mr. Weenie gave it the thumbs up (although Dexter and Harry were unimpressed). I could go on, but there are plenty of photos and articles out there. Instead, I’ve posted the video below. It’s long, but take just 60 seconds to scroll through. You will see something really cool no matter where you pause along the timeline. Better yet, skip the video altogether and visit the cathedral in person. You simply cannot get a sense of the immensity of the piece from a computer screen. Oh—and be sure to bring the kids (assuming you can get them to put down their electronic devices). It’s engaging enough for even the most cynical junior critic. My only criticism would be of the cruel irony in the soundtrack’s…
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