Tomorrow's the mini-L.A. Comic Con at the Claremont Packing House. And I let myself get talked into participating. I anticipate being chained to a small card-table all day, trying to peddle my Sketchbooks, of which I still have boxes full. If I'm lucky I'll sell just enough to pay for my small space. It's not that I'm negative –– well, okay, I am naturally inclined toward skepticism, but I'm trying to have a glass-is-half-full kind of attitude. I suppose not having any expectations prevents disappointment should nothing materialize. On the other hand, it also makes any positive results that much more satisfying. I'll report back in a couple of days and let you know how it went.

Here's another Christmas doodle to put into your stocking. Some may be wondering why I don't do a nativity scene. I would love to do that, but here's why I don't: since these are only doodles for a blog, they need to be rather simple. A nativity scene would involve a stable, lots of animals, shepherds, and Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus in a manger . . . that's a whole lot of work just for a quick blog-sketch. A fat guy with a beard was just a whole lot easier, so please cut me some slack.

Hey, I just realized –– I haven't had any egg-nog yet. 

The Man With The Bag.mp3