Hand in hand

Sometimes it's just not in the cards.
 

Never can say goodbye

It's always hard when the missionaries leave!
 

Sketchbook: Catastrophe

As more and more people go back to the office, fewer and fewer cats are going to know what to do with themselves during the day!

Not just that, but video chats will be a lot less fun. One of the best things about Teams/Zoom/Skype is the chance to peek in to your co-workers' homes and pick up on clues that show what they're really like!
 

Speak Their Language: Furry friends

Our missionaries always say that they want to see our dog — a Great Pyrenees. Sometimes I can tell they don't really want to, but they're good sports.
 

Sketchbook: Discovery

One of the many reasons that I’m more of a dog person.
 

Planning ahead for the holiday

It's an idea that has merit. It could work well — until someone brings you a mouse!

So, yes, the other girl is wearing her Ruth Bader Ginsburg costume (probably another big seller this year). And any resemblance that the cat bearer wears to our sweet little Sophie is purely coincidental.
 

Kitty love

Cats always seem to be attracted to the person who likes cats the least. 

Sketchbook: Cats and dogs

In my experience, cats and dogs can get along together just fine — once they know each other. Seems like the same thing is true with people as well.

Hmm. This is two weeks in a row my sketchbook has gone to the dogs. Probably some significance there. 

A day in the sun. Or a couple of weeks. Make it a month.

If only there were sunny places to nap all day, rather than chores or videoconference that need tending to.

Every creature

I'm convinced that practically every missionary has a cat story. My experience was a lot like this one — I was so covered in cat leftovers that I had to go home and shower and change after our lesson.

Sketchbook: Called to serve — except for that!

A large part of missionary work is service, and when you're a young man who is all about service it seems like you can do anything.

Maybe not!

Remember, there's still time to submit your entry for the caption contest! The winner will be announced Wednesday!

The reception committee

I should do a companion piece that shows how missionaries behave when you have a dog versus how missionaries behave when you have a cat. It would probably be very similar!

Sketchbook: Every creature

Every missionary has at least one animal story. I can't tell you mine (it's too gross, sorry!).

Share the joy!

I seem to be spending a lot of time in the corner lately...

Monday Sketchbook: Trick or treat warning!

Most people know where the local cat lady lives. Around here it's a house on Stoneway. I wonder what kinds of treats they give out (although I'm not willing to find out). With this sketch I was trying to show the cat lady handing out little mice or catnip toys.

Littering

Ah, yes, a variation on the give-the-tithing-to-the-bishop theme. If I ever find myself with a litter of cats, though, I'll know what to do!

Whisker lickin' good

I took the car in to get washed a while back. While I waited for my turn, I wondered what would happen if they changed just one letter...