The Nietzsche Family Circus

"When one has a great deal to put into it a day has a hundred pockets."

What I'm doing when I should be sewing...

The Pomposity of the Inflated

This was made by my friend Hotspur to illustrate an issue in the Second Life neo-Victorian community, but I think it applies to 1st life re-enactors and other groups as well. SCA, anybody?

The Joy of Ren Faire

I made this strip in honor of my friend Amy, who is the Performing Arts Director of the WA Renaissance Fantasy Faire. I could never do her job...

The Truth About Jousting

There. Now you know why we do it.

The Lurking Jingle

Oh, yes, pity those who work in retail. Especially at this time of year...

Coffee obsession

First of all: yes, I'm still chasing that cold down. I almost have it licked. Horrible, unspeakable, squamous things are draining from my sinuses. Out, out...begone! Almost there...

Now then: today's Wondermark has prompted a little editorial piece!

I don't buy coffee drinks for the same reason I don't drink in bars. 1) Too expensive! 2) too fattening, and 3) I avoid trends. (Not that drinking in bars is exactly a late-breaking trend.) I mean, seriously, can't we all just drink our coffee at home where it costs .3 cents per cup vs. $3? The alcohol scenario has always boggled my mind. The money people would save by having a drink at home with a couple of friends would buy them a car after one year! Not only that, you can actually hear what your friend is saying in the comfort of your own home, rather than a noisy bar. Oh, and don't get me started about the ubiquitous TV sets droning on. At least at home I can choose to turn the thing off when company comes over. But I digress.

If you want your fancy-schmancy coffee cocktails, just pick up a few Italian syrups from your local grocery store; I have a chocolate one for foo-foo coffee drink moments. That plus some soy or rice milk, or actual dairy products for visitors who must have their nasal congestion, and what more do you need?