A covert from the storm

I was a missionary in Korea when they played in the finals of the Asian Cup. As missionaries, we had no idea what was going on. We just thought it was super weird how no one was on the streets and no one would answer their doors. Sadly, they finished second. But the game had a grip on the nation.

Likewise, we were staying in a hotel in France a few years ago when there was another big European match. Our room was the floor just above the bar. It was an exciting game, apparently — and a sleepless night!

It's fun to be co-hosts to the World Cup this year. The love of the game is such a breath of fresh air from everything else that's been in the news lately!

*As missionaries, we did have to shelter in place one time for nearly a week. It was because of protest riots, though, not celebrations. Good times!
 

It’s the Eve!

Yes, it’s a rerun — but it is Canada Day Eve! Celebrate wisely. I know we’ll have fireworks going off in our neighborhood tonight!
 

A milestone!

It's time to celebrate another milestone! This marks the 5,000th cartoon posted on this site! 

In case you don't recall, this is my first cartoon that was ever published — a long, long time ago. Never did I dream that it was the first step in the road that would bring me here.

Thank you for your readership and your support. Here's to many more!
 

Pomp and unusual circumstance

Congratulations to all the graduates of the Class of 2020! What a long, strange trip it's been!

Our local high school has tentatively scheduled some sort of graduation ceremony for sometime in August. By then, many student will be long gone to work, school or other commitments. How much interest there will be in going to a graduation ceremony is anybody's guess.

On one hand, I feel a little sorry for them — not having the big Pomp and Circumstance of a graduation ceremony in a packed auditorium. On the other hand, they don't have to go through a long graduation ceremony in a packed auditorium!

Rejoice and be exceeding glad

Suggestions for today include sending a package to someone to show that you care, count your blessings, reach out to someone who has been a positive influence to you, and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Be glad for the joy and happiness of those around you; it will come back to you.

Not a Sketchbook: Pioneer Day Celebration

OK, so I know it's not a sketchbook — as Mondays usually are. I was going through my old cartoons and came across this cartoon of a pre-mission Kerry Jo in the kitchen on Pioneer Day.

Happy Pioneer Day! Celebrate appropriately! 

Reasons to celebrate!

Happy Independence Day! Celebrate wisely — let's be careful out there!


Editor's note: For those who want to know, the background photo is from my photog pal, Gary Weber. It's of the Oregon City Arch Bridge. Cool!