Cartoon of the Day: Season's Greetings!

The News-Herald, December 23

I've had a lot of fun celebrating my 30 years of editorial cartooning for The News-Herald throughout 2018. Most of the celebration has been about Downriver readers and organizations, my editors past and present, and the multitude of News-Herald reporters throughout the years whose work has inspired my cartoons. Today, forgive me, I made it about me! While this message was created for my readers Downriver, it also applies as I send my Best Wishes and Season's Greetings to all my readers!
Happy Holidays!

Cartoon of the Week: I'm Dreaming of a Warm Christmas

The News-Herald - December 23

It's Christmas and here in metro Detroit, spring is in the air! If Irving Berlin were still with us, he could update the lyrics of his Christmas classic, "I'm dreaming of a warm Christmas ..." for 2015.
I penned this cartoon for my Downriver readers, but the message is meant for everyone I know - Merry Christmas to all!
That's the Point!

Cartoon of the Week: Feeling the Holiday Spirit

The News-Herald - December 16

Ah - the holiday spirit is in the air; and it's so thick, you can cut it with a knife. Christmas is coming and to paraphrase the Grinch, "... It'll come without snow, it'll come without slush, it'll come without shoveling, salting and such!" Are you feeling it?
That's the Point!

A Christmas (petrol) Miracle!

The News-Herald - December 10

When I penned this cartoon for the December 10 edition of The News-Herald, I had no idea that a week later I'd still be living the miracle - and even more! Today, December 21, I paid $2.19.9 for gas - yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus.
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Merry Christmas to All!

The News-Herald - December 25

It was 116 years ago that Francis Pharcellus Church, editor of The New York Sun newspaper assured eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon that there is, indeed, a Santa Claus. This year, I borrowed an excerpt from his 1897 column for my Christmas editorial cartoon in  The News-Herald, to wish my Downriver readers a Merry Christmas.

Off the Drawing Board:  I also drew a version of this cartoon for The Press & Guide, wishing my readers in Dearborn and Dearborn Heights a Merry Christmas.




Merry Christmas to all my readers throughout metro Detroit, and those who read over the Internet outside metro Detroit, may you enjoy and share peace, love and kindness. I hold you all in my heart!
That's the Point!

CARTOONS of the DAY: Santa's Rounds!

The News-Herald - Christmas 2012

The Press & Guide - Christmas 2012

Santa spread his cheer throughout Downriver, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights ... I'd like to add a little of my own. Merry Christmas to all my readers and friends who allow my News-Herald and Press & Guide cartoons into their homes every week! My best wishes to you and your families for health and happiness.
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Santa's Calendar

The News-Herald - December 16

We think OUR schedules are busy this time of year? Imagine you're Santa - not only do you have to focus on getting ready for the "big night," when you have to make a 'round the world trip in just under 12 hours, but you also have to make time for every local tree lighting ceremony and community Christmas event. Now that, kiddies, is a real bit of "holiday magic!"
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Change of Seasons?!

The News-Herald - October 21

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere I go (no, it's not a seasonal song lyric) ... the local drug store, the hardware store, heck - even my local warehouse club are decked for Christmas, while the Halloween items and candy are still on the shelves! Whatever happened to the change of seasons, and when did the start of the "Holiday Season" move to mid-October?!
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Holiday Helpers Need Help

The News-Herald - December 4

Even Santa's helpers sometimes need help this time of year. Whatever community you're in, find an organization that's dedicated to helping others; and give them a hand through a donation of a warm coat, mittens; maybe it's a donation of cash that's needed ... and often, what's needed most is your time and talent. This season of giving, make sure you give to those who need it most.
That's the Point!