CARTOON of the DAY: Sports Injury

The News-Herald - September 16

So, you think the guys who lace it up and tape it up, and collide between the lines of the gridiron every week are the ONLY ones who face debilitating injury? Well, think again, pal ... there's plenty of danger to those who sacrifice their bodies on couches and recliners throughout America between now and February 2013! That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Constitutionally Speaking

Crain's Detroit Business - September 3

Every 16 years, the citizens of Michigan have the opportunity to hold a Constitutional Convention to review and update (if necessary) our state's foundational document - in accordance with the State Constitution itself. Two years ago, voters opted not to hold a Constitutional Convention, but here we are 24 months later, with four ballot proposals aimed at doing what? Amending the State Constitution! Without judging the validity of the individual proposals, it seems to me that if the State Constitution needs that much tweaking, let's hold a Constitutional Convention and bring the whole darn thing into the 21st Century.
That's the Point!

Off the Drawing Board: My roughs to my Crain's Detroit Business editor for September 3 focused on aspects of the upcoming election. As you can see, the rough we developed for this week's edition started a little differently. For the final, I thought it had more impact to show four "ballot proposal" characters (almost implying that the State Constitution is out numbered); but I switched the dialogue to the State Constitution character, to give it a stronger (somewhat defiant) tone to its challengers.

- DS

CARTOONS of the DAY: Labor-ing Through the Last Holiday of Summer

The Press & Guide - August 29

The News-Herald - September 2

If you're like me, Labor Day weekend is a tumultuous mix of emotions - desperately trying to wring the last fun (and relaxation) out of summer, while realizing that the long weekend is our best chance to get a head start on fall chores that will begin piling up sooner than we care to think. Oh well ... fire up the grill and the power washer - it's gonna' be a short long weekend!
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Tranquility Base

The News-Herald - August 29

They traveled to the Moon in make-shift rocket ships constructed of discarded appliance cartons and equipped with old bike parts and transistor walkie-talkies. The Moonscape looked very much like the backyard of 18022 Hinton (my boyhood home in Riverview). They were us - the Downriver boys of the 1960s, inspired by Neil Armstrong and all the members of the NASA Astronaut Corps.

We never made it to the Moon. Heck, we never made it into space. But we made it - in various vocations and avocations - successful because real American heroes like Neil Armstrong made us believe that we could accomplish great things. We'll miss Neil Armstrong, and all his fellow Astronauts as they age and pass. But we have the ability to pass along the self-confidence and inspiration that they gave our generation to the next one.

There's a full Moon on Friday night. I encourage all the aging Downriver boys of the 60s to take their kids and grandkids out to look at it. And tell them about Neil Armstrong, and all the Americans who reached and walked upon the Moon, and convince them that they too can reach for the stars.
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Back to Sch ... NO!!!

The News-Herald - August 8

Where are all the happy, dancing kids I see in the Back-to-School TV and Internet advertisements who are so excited about their new clothes, shoes and school supplies? Not at my house, that's for sure!
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Paying (and Paying) to Park

Crain's Detroit Business - August 6

Detroit has returned to being a wonderful destination for dinner and entertainment of all sorts. Just be prepared to have the cost of your outing significantly increase if need to park. If only we had that regional light rail - many of us could leave our cars home, and that transportation option would drive down the cost of parking for those who still choose to motor into the Motor City!
That's the Point!

CARTOON of the DAY: Serious About a World Series Option

The News-Herald - August 12

Two losses in Texas over the weekend and a two game lead for the White Sox over our Tigers in the division means we Tiger fans may have to make alternate post-season plans. Maybe Downriver?
That's the Point!