Huzzah! Hoorah! Hoorray!

It’s been a week.

Not a joke or a subtle indication that it’s been a hard seven days. Just stating a fact.

I hope your week gave you some good times and good memories.

These Days …

While I deliver mail I think about all the things I could write about the job. The quirks of different customers. My pet peeves. Advice on how securely one should pack something to make sure it arrives undamaged. Then I sit in front of my computer and some of what I thought is available but most has flitted away. Time for me to make use of my phone and send myself notes throughout the day. I already use it to remind myself of illustration ideas.

It was a fairly quiet week. Work at the PO. We continue to be shorthanded so I’ve been getting drafted into carrying extra. Mail has been light enough that I’m able to carry some of that extra in undertime. Because of my bad knee I have to avoid routes that are mainly walking. That’s frustrating. I like to walk. I used to always request walking routes. But my knee needs to be looked after if I want to make to retirement so … more driving, less walking.

I’m getting some art done in the time between work, chores and sleep (and goofing off). I’ve finished lettering the Mighty Nizz comic and now I’m in the process of inking it. It’s a ten page piece. I’ve also got those Oz character designs to work on but haven’t managed to do more than letter their dialogue.

Last Friday evening we attended a memorial for Tim Sale. Tim was Sarah’s illustrator collaborator for Billi 99. It’s a gorgeous book. Well written too. Currently out of print. Tim passed away last month after having a successful career, most prominently, illustrating graphic novels for DC and Marvel comics. I never met the man. I heard his voice a couple of times when Sarah spoke to him on the phone.

I knew Tim’s work but not his personality. I only personally knew a couple of the other folks in attendance. I mostly listened and did my best to respond when people talked to me. I don’t hear well in rooms filled with people talking. I have a hard time focusing. Based on what folks said he was a great guy, someone who was kind and generous and enjoyable to be around. The world is a poorer place without him.

Mugshots

This week’s process GIF.
Available –
A mug in my Zazzle store.
Schtuff in my Redbubble store.

May your next seven days give you all the fun (or all the relaxation) you need!

See you next Friday!