Kinda Cool

Eric showed The Bitter Pen to one of the coaches of his cross country team. The coach, a sweet somewhat older guy who used to work with Scott Adams in marketing, liked this comic. He liked it so much, he told Eric he’d like an autographed copy. So I printed and signed a few. Yesterday I learned he wants to frame the comic and make it this season’s gift to the head coach, who happens to also be an English teacher. That’s kinda cool.

Eric’s Hair

Karen’s Birthday Eve

Seems a perfect time, dear Karen, to pinch from James Joyce, who, when his beloved Nora agreed to move with him to Ireland, wrote:

“The fact that you can choose to stand beside me in this way in my hazardous life fills me with great pride and joy … Allow me to tell you how much I desire that you should share any happiness that may be mine …”

Thanks for your support of my crazy pursuit of new learning and a new professional passion. Few men are so fortunate as to have a  partner like you with whom to share the journey.