Cartoon of the Week: Autonomous Cars - 'Open the Car Door Alexa'

Crain's Detroit Business - January 15
 

The 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) opened in Detroit this week, with its Media and Industry Preview Days. There was a time, not long ago, when the most important choice we made in considering a car was the color. Today, the most important choice is the car's onboard technology and its compatibility with the operating system of our mobile device and our connected home. To paraphrase a classic movie line, "Open the car door Alexa ..."
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Off the Drawing Board: I sketched three takes on autonomous driving and our relationship with home and vehicle technology for consideration by my editors at Crain's Detroit Business this week. I agreed with their thoughts that idea #2 best presented the scope of the relationship that's growing between us and Alexa, or Siri.

(... or HAL?) 

 

Cartoon of the Week: New Year, New Start

The News-Herald - December 31

Another New Year, another new start. This is the greeting I shared with my readers Downriver as we said goodbye to 2017 and welcomed 2018. The sentiment applies to all my friends and family as well. Look ahead, make some personal headlines. Like the newspapers in which my cartoons appear, not all headlines are happy, but the stories are ours to write. I hope all my readers, and all my family and friends are the authors of wonderful personal stories in 2018! Happy New Year!
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Cartoon of the Week: Unhappy Ending

The News-Herald, December 13

I'm saddened to see the legislative career of John Conyers end as it has. I won't address the allegations of sexual harassment that led to his abrupt retirement; others will sort all that out. My reflection in today's cartoon comment focuses on the 53 years he served in Congress and the important voice he gave to those who elected him, and the contributions he made to our republic over more than five decades. Goodbye, Mr. Conyers. I'm sorry you had to take this exit.
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Cartoon of the Week: Santa's Filling His ... Truck?!

The News-Herald, December 6

Christmas cheer isn't delivered only by sleigh. Sometimes the answers to Christmas wishes are delivered by truck - like the one The News-Herald is filling for the Downriver Salvation Army. A truckload of toys and food will mean a happy holiday for many people Downriver who otherwise would be forgotten. News-Herald readers and staff members are joining to "Fill the Truck" all week at News-Herald headquarters (One Heritage Place, Southgate) and on Saturday morning, December 9, we'll all be there collecting last minute donations and filling the truck, so it's ready to spread Christmas joy. Join us if you can - 'tis the season!
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Cartoon of the Week: It's Cyber Monday - Wish Big!

Crain's Detroit Business - November 27

It's Cyber Monday and many people are seeking to fulfill holiday wish lists online - including metro Detroit. This Cyber Monday, why not wish big?!
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Cartoon of the Week: '... Plenty to be Thankful For'

The News-Herald, November 22

Just as Irving Berlin wrote, and Bing Crosby sang, in 1942; "I've got plenty to be thankful for." Each year at this time, I draw a cartoon for The News-Herald highlighting some of the topics that inspired me throughout the year. It's always a challenge, because I can't fit every topic into the few column-inches I'm given to fill. The exercise, however, is always reflective for me. I have the chance to remember all the readers who've offered feedback, as well as the interactions I've had with all the Downriver newsmakers. January 2018 will be the start of my 33rd year as the editorial cartoonist for The News-Herald - I've been doing this, and loving it, for literally half my life. THAT'S plenty to be thankful for!
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Cartoon of the Week: It's Not Guesswork!

The News-Herald - November 1

It's not guesswork! The process, done correctly, involves research and thoughtful consideration. It demands a careful examination of records and it takes a little bit of faith. Preparation for Election Day next week? If only. Sadly, people prepare more carefully for their Fantasy Football lineups than they do for elections - especially local elections, like those coming next week. Don't leave the direction of your community over the next two to four years to chance. Do some research and cast an informed vote. The people you elect are the lineup that will have a greater and more lasting impact on you and your family than who you play at QB or wide receiver next week.
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