CSotD: Learning under compulsion

Mike Peterson4 years ago4 years ago410 mins

Mr. Fitz gets to open the discussion because cartoonist David Lee Finkle is a for-real teacher who not only works…

CSotD: Bread and Stones

Mike Peterson4 years ago4 years ago1110 mins

Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? — Matthew, 7:9 I agree with…

Mike Peterson5 years ago5 years ago510 mins

Sally Forth specializes in bizarre takes on holidays, but they get special credit for last Sunday’s take, which kept me…

Mike Peterson5 years ago710 mins

Ben Garrison is almost certainly the most reviled cartoonist among cartoonists, not because he is conservative — there are several…

Mike Peterson5 years ago5 years ago010 mins

Joe Heller is out in Wisconsin, where they have some pretty fabulous autumns, but his cartoon works equally well here…

Mike Peterson5 years ago5 years ago110 mins

The Sharpie explosion has largely proven that the first gag that comes to you is likely going to be drawn…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago310 mins

Timing is everything in humor and I often find myself laughing at a panel because it happens to hit at…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago210 mins

Let’s dismiss the politics first, so we can talk about the Sunday Funnies instead. Rob Rogers charges that a lot…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago210 mins

I’m going to start with an encouraging word from Mark Anderson at Andertoons, in these days of shutdowns and cutbacks…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago910 mins

Congrats to Dave Granlund, mostly in contrast to those cartoonists who did cartoons about the Max8s still being in the…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago210 mins

I know it goes against the rules of editorial cartooning, but let’s start with what Nancy Pelosi actually said: While…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago410 mins

Clay Bennett has a refreshingly neutral commentary on the number of Democratic candidates lining up for the 2020 Presidential race….

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago410 mins

George HW Bush has died and Bob Englehart offers my favorite obituary cartoon on the topic, which is pretty muted…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago010 mins

Okay, I recognize the cartoon character in this one, and I’m inclined to agree with Bill Day that the damage…

Mike Peterson6 years ago6 years ago510 mins

I wish I thought Matt Davies‘ cartoon would reach more of the people it probably won’t. I find myself increasingly…

James M. Delach Jr. on Views From The MewsNovember 17, 2024
BTW this week Jumble is doing their annual Guest Jumbler Week. Here are the guest artists: Monday 11/18: Dee Fish…
Fred on CSotD: And another thing … in fact, severalNovember 17, 2024
A good point, and you remember what Mark Twain had to say on the subject. There's a letter in Alison…
Mike Peterson on CSotD: And another thing … in fact, severalNovember 17, 2024
I only did that kind of work for one summer, but it convinced me.
George Corbett on CSotD: And another thing … in fact, severalNovember 17, 2024
For me "WTBS" will always be the "Technology Broadcasting System" - I'm still a bit grumpy about Ted Turner buying…
Katherine Collins on CSotD: And another thing … in fact, severalNovember 17, 2024
I haven't watched anything on television since 1965. And my life has no commercial breaks in it.
Alexandra on CSotD: And another thing … in fact, severalNovember 17, 2024
We had cable for decades just for TCM. Finally TCM is available via YouTube TV which allowed us to cut…