Christmas 2009

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MIT Homepage for Energy Futures Week

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

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

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!