Cold Water and Shells

Here is a little sketch out of my Moleskine.

The water has been a bit cold, but the kids are enjoying the shells. I am having a great time with my nephew and kids. The beach has been very, very good to us.

Honoring Dad

Caption reads: "You know, Dad, it's hard to honor my father when he dresses like this."

What do you know! I found an Internet connection at our vacation get away.

My son is giving me that look. It's the look that says, "I am much more grown up than you, now."

I expect that from a teen. After all, I'm trying to stay young and a fifteen-year old is trying to act so grown up. All in all, he's a great kid and he honors me much more than I deserve. I really am trying to stay away from the red and green, polka-dot pants.

Going on Vacation

That's right. I'm getting ready for vacation. I may have a cartoon tomorrow. If I don't, I'll see you in April.

Temptation Island

Caption reads: Three days earlier, Gary asked God to eliminate from his life all temptation.

I need this island whenever I'm near a refrigerator or a bowl of chips and salsa. You can't eat just one. You can eat the whole bowl before you realize it. Lord, deliver me from temptation... right after I'm done with this ice cream.

Chores and Video Games

Caption reads: “That is some video game. Maybe we better do our chores now.”

I used to love video games until my son began beating me. Now, I feel like I need a walker and dentures whenever I try to play a game with him. Maybe that's what makes me so enthusiastic when I urge him to get of that video game and finish his chores. Sure, I’ll admit it. It’s sour grapes!

Excuse List

Caption reads: “I’ll get to my chores as soon as I finish my list of excuses why I shouldn’t to them.”

Oh, I have so many things to do this evening, but it sounds good just to sit back and let the evening roll along. At least I got the cartoon out for today. It was a rainy day and a Monday. Isn’t that the first and best excuse not to get something done this evening?

Spiritually Mature

Caption reads: “That’s the first time a girl has turned me down because I’m not spiritually mature.”

I hope I'm more spiritually mature than I was when I was dating. I was selfish, self-serving and vain. That's not to say I'm not now, but I pray I'm going in the right direction. I'm just glad my wife stood by me. I married above my spiritual maturity, that's for sure.