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Homeslice

2011-11-24T10:00:00.000-08:00

Here's hoping your Thanksgiving

is absolutely great,

And that your pumpkin pie

is not far from your plate!

Sick day

2011-11-21T10:05:00.000-08:00

Eye want candy

2011-10-31T19:43:00.000-07:00

"Candy

is dandy."

(Or so says Ogden Nash.)

But I don't mind

the EYE kind..

(If I may be brash!)

On the move

2011-08-31T06:33:00.000-07:00

America's got what?

2011-07-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

My country, 'tis of thee,

Sweet land of weird TV,

of thee I rhyme.

Land where the 'talent' is,

That's what they call show biz...

In any case, I hope your 4th is one of a kind!

A..B..C..D...

2011-04-24T06:32:00.000-07:00

All's fair in love and boar

2011-02-13T16:40:00.000-08:00

If you can't tell the difference between chocolate and fungi,

You could hire a pig, who would certainly come by

To sniff things out amply and give you the facts...

But keep in mind that both are (likely) aphrodesiacs!

Candy is Dandy

2010-12-25T16:41:00.000-08:00

In this unfeigned, laconic verse, I’d simply like to say,

I hope you have a salubrious and halcyon holiday!

Thanks getting

2010-11-24T16:42:00.000-08:00

On this fine Thanksgiving eve, I'm pleased to send your way

A toon that was inspired by a line heard in a play.

I wish the best for you and yours both near and far away

And hope that you all have a symbiotic holiday!

Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T16:43:00.000-07:00

Hope you're enjoying this Ween that is Hallo!

For those of you out there who couldn't quite follow

The terms in this toon, like 'check in' and 'push'

Just read the next verse-- these things aren't hush hush.

When you 'check in' on your mobile device

You're sharing your locus in a way that's concise.

And a cell phone 'push' is not quite so mean...

It's simply a message that looms on the screen.

So now SHOO! Dash away! Go scare up some treats!

(...and then text me about where to find the best sweets...)

Hence Forth

2010-07-04T20:27:00.000-07:00

Here's hoping your fourth is packed with a lot
of cookouts and ice cream and pies made of cherry,
And that you are able to find a great spot
to watch fireworks, like up in an aerie.

Birds of a Father

2010-06-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

My Dad just loves to spend hours and hours

Pointing out birds and quizzing on flowers

Checking the air in all four of my tires

Making sure I own a good pair of pliers.

And back when helped me with projects for school

He'd go down to his workshop and sit on his stool

And build what I needed with great care and pride

While I was probably playing with my friends outside. :)

Mum's the Word

2010-05-09T06:35:00.000-07:00

To all the Moms And Moms-to-be,

And all their children... How lucky are we!

Sneak Peep

2010-04-04T06:31:00.000-07:00

Hope you've all had your April Fool's kicks,

Now here's to a deluge of marshmallow chicks!

Touché

2010-02-14T06:29:00.000-08:00

So I realize there may be a hint of abrasion

In this comic observing the nearing occasion,

But it isn't the Day that I mean to mock...

The fact is I rue when I'm missing one sock!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-25T06:25:00.000-08:00

'Twas the night before Christmas, and Jen still had not

Sent out any cards yet, but she hadn't forgot

All her great friends and family, whom she wishes much cheer

(She just thought she'd cut back on paper this year).

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-11-25T08:12:00.000-08:00

Turkey Trivia: Wild turkeys can indeed fly, at about 55 miles per hour, but only in short bursts. This usually just gets them into a tree so they can crash... er, sleep, for the night.

Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T12:37:00.000-07:00

Here's to a day filled with ghosts made of sheets
And pumpkins with faces and all kinds of sweets
And kids dressed in costumes that come to your door
Like Gosselin and Jackson and Balloon Boy and more!

4th of July 2009

2009-07-04T14:21:00.000-07:00

I'm off to cross the country (my country 'tis of thee),
To see some states I haven't seen, like Kansas and Missouri.

The 66 will take us through the "land of Pilgram's pride"
while freedom rings as I won't have my iBook by my side!

Easter 2009

2009-04-12T14:18:00.000-07:00

I've finally brought my two favorite hobbies together into one place,
By drawing a comic that includes a rabbit who wears an apron and bakes!

Faculty Newsletter Comic

2009-03-01T19:23:00.001-08:00

This was an illustration I was asked to do for MIT's faculty newletter, to accompany an article about poor cell phone reception around campus.

Valentines Day 2009

2009-02-14T19:21:00.000-08:00

Yes yes, I *know* I have the boy and girl "parts" reversed...

MIT Homepage for Energy Futures Week

2009-01-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

I designed this image for the MIT homepage to publicize the beginning of Energy Futures Week, a series of events about energy technologies, policy, research, careers, and action steps that was coordinated by the Energy Initiative.

Christmas 2008

2008-12-25T16:39:00.000-08:00

Rudolph the LED-nosed Reindeer had an eco-friendly nose,
And if you ever saw it, you would see how bright it glows.

All of the other reindeer didn't fully understand it,
They never realized Rudolph was just trying to save the planet.

Then one pricey Christmas Eve, Santa came to say,
"Rudolph with your efficient scnhoz,
Won't you help me with my cause?"

Then all the reindeer loved him, and they shouted out with glee,
"Rudolph the LED-nosed reindeer, you save so much energy!"

Thanksgiving 2008

2008-11-27T08:52:00.000-08:00

T'was the day 'fore Thanksgiving, and all through the kitchen,
Not a side dish was stirring, not even a fixin'.

The dishes were set on the table with care,
In hopes that a great feast soon would be there.

...I'd finish this poem, but away I must dash!
For there's a turkey to cook, and potatoes to mash!

So here's wishing you the most joyful of days,
And THANKS for being you, in so many ways!

Halloween 2008

2008-10-30T22:01:00.000-07:00

Helpful Halloween Hint:

If you're trying to save money on this Ween that is Hallo,
Keep in mind that the candy will be on sale tomorrow!

Bird Brain

2008-08-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

I drew this comic in celebration of being offered the position of student activities coordinator with the MIT Energy Initiative (aka, MITEI, pronounced 'mighty'!) I am really looking forward to working with students again, at my alma mater, and in a fairly newly established program with globally important goals. My role in the program will include providing guidance to energy and sustainability student groups, helping to organize student leadership events, and coordinating student/faculty relationships for relevant research projects.

Fourth of July

2008-07-01T17:04:00.000-07:00

Coincidentally, I'll be in NYC this year for the 4th. But I'll be driving, so I can bring my torch if I darn well please.

Easter

2008-04-23T20:42:00.000-07:00

I had thought the bunny should say something in return (friends had suggested some great quips about diversifying one's portfolio, for example), but Easter approached so quickly this year that I didn't have time to incorporate the additional quote. Thus it is left to the reader exactly WHAT the chicken said about the situation.

For Sydney

2008-02-14T10:01:00.000-08:00

Sydney is the 4 year old daughter of a friend of mine, who asked if I could draw her "2 turtles that are saying something to each other." So cute.

Valentine's Day 2008

2008-02-11T07:33:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day is for the birds.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-25T12:10:00.000-08:00

Sometimes I feel bad for the tree when it has to support so many ornaments that have been collected over so many years...

OZA Christmas 2007

2007-12-16T12:22:00.001-08:00

Based on the equivalent human universal, this comic was drawn for OZA's holiday card.

Thanksgiving 2007

2007-11-21T17:39:00.000-08:00

Clearly these turkeys are neither May nor Flower.

Halloween 2007

2007-10-31T07:10:00.000-07:00

When you work on so many projects researching consumers' thoughts and feelings about salty snacks, they start to appear in your hobbies. We even did a potluck lunch in the office with a particular cheesy triangular chip a few months back. I still have nightmares about that.

Just for fun

2007-09-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

July 4th 2007

2007-07-03T06:40:00.001-07:00

This comic was coincidentally created shortly before, little did I know, my parents acquired an 8-week old black lab pup. Apparently, though, he does just fine without a leash.

Summer 2007

2007-06-20T19:01:00.000-07:00

China

2007-04-18T13:55:00.000-07:00

Easter 2007

2007-04-07T07:52:00.000-07:00

I think 'Mopsy' would be thrilled with this turn of events.

Valentine's Day 2007 (Tame)

2007-02-14T17:31:00.000-08:00

I felt compelled to draw another comic strip for those who weren't tapped in to the pop culture reference of the other toon.

Valentine's Day 2007 (Racy)

2007-02-14T09:32:00.000-08:00

Inspired by the Justin Timberlake Saturday Night Live skit.

Christmas 2006

2006-12-25T10:21:00.000-08:00

This winter has been *ridiculously* warm. Not that I'm entirely complaining, just a bit concerned for the health of the world.

OZA Christmas 2006

2006-12-16T12:35:00.000-08:00

For the OZA holiday card, here's a child receiving a deep metaphor (Container) as a present.

Thanksgiving 2006

2006-11-24T15:38:00.000-08:00

It's no use sneaking up on things when you're a potato masher.

Halloween 2006

2006-10-31T17:22:00.000-08:00

One of my friends pointed out that for her, this should have said 'My husband put a red sock in the wash again'.

Easter 2006

2006-04-23T17:18:00.000-07:00

I drew this thinking that the chick applied the egg wrap to himself, while my readers came up with a better interpretation-- that he hatched with it on.

Valentine's Day 2006

2006-02-14T16:23:00.000-08:00

This comic was inspired by my new job, where I talk to consumers about thoughts and feelings about a variety of products and experiences. This kind of line comes up quite a bit in the interview as we try to understand the emotions behind the words.

Christmas 2005

2005-12-25T09:13:00.000-08:00

I've never been to South Beach, but I'm guessing that it might be a little more lush than my depiction here...

Thanksgiving 2005

2005-11-28T17:12:00.000-08:00

The turkey is DONE.

Easter 2005

2005-04-15T14:43:00.000-07:00

No, no, no, the rooster did not *eat* the children, he *hid* them!! What kind of show do you think I'm running here??

Valentine's Day 2005

2005-02-14T17:08:00.000-08:00

Sometimes moths just have no game.

Christmas 2004

2004-12-25T17:04:00.000-08:00

I *know* that octopi have 8 legs. But he had to use 2 of them to stabilize himself while making that snow asterisk!!

Thanksgiving 2004

2004-11-28T10:32:00.000-08:00

I don't think that bird AND his bags are going to fit into the oven...

Summer 2004

2004-06-03T17:01:00.000-07:00

I love ice cream. But I take my sweet time to eat it.

Easter 2004

2004-04-16T16:59:00.000-07:00

That's a yarmulke on the bird's head, in case you didn't notice.

Winter 2004

2004-03-05T11:40:00.000-08:00

This comic applies to nearly every winter I've had in New England to date.

Valentine's Day 2004

2004-02-14T09:32:00.000-08:00

Ok, so maaaybe this comic was inspired by personal experience. I won't say.

Christmas 2003

2003-12-25T14:51:00.000-08:00

Hopefully I'm not violating any policies held by a particular soft drink behemoth with this comic.

Meanwhile, after sending this out to my friends, one of them (Scott, you know who you are!) sent it back to me animated. That was wild. To see it, follow this link.

Thanksgiving 2003

2003-11-29T16:56:00.000-08:00

Perhaps this is a less than uplifting toon for the spirit of Thanksgiving. Let's just say that the turkey lived long enough to pose for this drawing...

Christmas 2002

2002-12-25T16:49:00.000-08:00

These are *nutcrackers*, in case you couldn't figure it out. That means you, Chris. (How is it that my brother has known me for 22 years and still doesn't understand my work??)

Christmas 2001

2001-12-25T14:32:00.000-08:00

Salt and Pepper greeting each other... ok, yes, so technically it should be 'Seasoning's Greetings', but then it just wouldn't be funny.