Cartoons of the Day: Memorial Day Reminds Us of the Price of Freedom and Safety

The Press & Guide - May 21

The News-Herald - May 25

Our freedom was never free. Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to pay our respect to those in our Armed Forces who - throughout history - paid the ultimate price for our gifts of freedom and safety. Honor their sacrifice by appreciating those gifts and using them wisely.
That's the Point!

Cartoon of the Day: Super Weakly?

Crain's Detroit Business - May 12

When Metro Times purchased Real Detroit, the merger was billed as the creation of a "super weekly" alternative newspaper for the metro area. I'm a long-time reader and fan of Metro Times, but I wonder if even this new super weekly might be threatened by the same "Kryptonite" that's putting all print journalism at risk, alternative and mainstream alike.
That's the Point!

Off the Drawing Board: This idea started very differently before the superhero theme evolved with the help of my editor, Jennette Smith. After I decided on the look of the cartoon, in the process of inking the final, we agreed that the "transformation" needed to be depicted a little more directly, so I added the "secret identity" panel on the lower left side of the panel.

Cartoon of the Day: There's No 'Bad' Spring Weather

The News-Herald - May 4

After the winter we survived in metro Detroit, friends and readers, there's no such thing as "bad" spring weather! Wind? We'll pick up the downed limbs and right the patio furniture. Flooding? We'll dry everything out in the spring sunshine. At least we don't have to shovel rain.
That's the Point!

Cartoon of the Day: Draw Pardner

The News-Herald - April 27

Each of our rights is something to be valued, and some are appropriately celebrated in a public way. The right to vote - been to many such rallies myself. The right to peaceful assembly - celebrated that with groups ranging from service clubs, to political organizations to schools. The right to "open carry?" Personally, I just don't see the value in a public display of that right. So, when an open carry rally was scheduled for Romulus, I decided to "draw" ... and express my right to hold that opinion. (And the opportunity to make a groaner of a pun, well that was a bonus!)
That's the Point!

Cartoons of the Day: Egg-Citement and Egg-stremes

The News-Herald - April 20

A preview of my Sunday, April 20 News-Herald editorial cartoon; because I'm as egg-cited as anyone! Happy Easter to all my friends and readers who celebrate the day!
That's the Point!

Off the Drawing Board: Earlier in the week, I penned this cartoon for The Press & Guide, in response to the threat of legal action against Dearborn Public Schools for distributing a children's Egg Hunt event flier. Some believed it was an illegal/inappropriate promotion of the Christian faith, although "Easter" was not anywhere on the flier and - it's been a long time since I gave the Bible a thorough read, but I don't remember anything about a Bunny or colored eggs ...

Cartoon of the Day: A Hole-y Mess

Crain's Detroit Business - April 7

Everything is partisan, isn't it? As we're dodging the craters on our daily commute it would be nice to know which of them the Democrats are responsible for, and which the Republicans are responsible for - so when we're replacing a tire - and perhaps a wheel too - we will know where to place the blame.
That's the Point!

Off the Drawing Board: In addition to the pothole idea, I offered this take on Miggy's new contract - alas, Mike Duggan's just not in the same league.

Cartoon of the Day: Where Have You Gone Joe Shlabotnik?

The News-Herald - March 30

I still look forward to Opening Day of baseball season with the same enthusiasm as Charlie Brown. Sunshine, green grass and fresh chalk lines - nothing says "start anew" like the combination of those three things. Where have you gone Joe Shlabotnik? It doesn't matter ... you're back every year when the umpire calls out, "Play ball!"
That's the Point!