The week ahead.

First, I am grateful for the many kind shout-outs from my friends and fans, like this one from Monica Manning:

“Always appreciated your drawings. But I am so glad you discovered your love of writing. It's rewarding for you and wisdom-filled for your readers!”

Thanks, Monica. readers like you make producing this newsletter a joy for me. If you haven’t subscribed…

The Week Ahead

I have an interesting week ahead. The highlight?

This Thursday…

The usual old-man-poke-in-the-can colonoscopy.

My advice? My friends, get those annual check ups behind you.

As a writer and a former standup comedian, I have promised myself I will resist the subject for a column.

And even bolder, I shall resist making any wisecracks, humorous, observation, or jokes during the procedure to the physicians and staff. They must hear them from nervous patients all day long, everyday of their professional lives.

Okay. Tell me yours in the comments below.

I think of my restraint as a test of my maturity. Instead, as I’m being delicately penetrated, for a few tender moments, I will meditate on the fate of former President Trump who will experience a similar discomfort, sans any pain killing anesthetic medication, in a courtroom for the next 5 1/2 glorious weeks.

At least.

With this in mind, today’s post will be a potpourri of piffle, including what I am working on at the moment, a guest opinion, my weekend suggestions, a selection of topical treats—and more.

And permit me to repeat how grateful I am to you, dear readers, for your support, your subscriptions, your comments, and your wonderful, personal shout-outs.

Ever onward !

Fitz happening in Tucson

I got my tickets! See you there, this coming Sunday! Advance tickets are now available for Fulta & Friends Cocktail Cabaret on Sunday April 21!

Due to the overwhelming interest in Fulta & Friends - and limited seating at the Temple of Music and Art Lounge - we are now offering advance sale tickets at www.ticketleap.events/tickets/golden-gravy/fulta-friends!

This is the cabaret style entertainment that made Berlin clubs such a deviant delight in the thirties! And a threat to to the Fascists.

Admission is just $10 plus a small processing fee. Don't miss Fulta Burstyn and her hilariously talented friends Dylan Dominguez, Star Samuels, Chatty Kathee, Tucson Vogue dancers and DJ Bossy Bottom! Doors open at 3pm and the cabaret starts at 4pm - get your tickets now before they're gone!

Stormy

Of course I cannot resist cartooning this delectable subject. I started doodling while binge watching all of “Ripley” and all of “Franklin”.

Stay tuned. Fine art takes time.

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Guest Opinion from Elliot Glicksman

Last week I lamented to my good friend Elliot that my kids have no interest in my expertise, based on a lifetime of experience and wisdom, on many subjects.

Here’s his response to me which he shared in an email:

When your kids are little, they listen to dad's advice.  On everything.  Do the loop and through to tie your shoes, not bunny ears.  When you change lanes, you need to check your blind spot. I don’t know when exactly it happens but at some point, dad becomes the last people that your son will listen to.  Dad could have a Nobel Prize in mathematics but his college freshman son would much sooner ask for algebra help from his “I can get you a fake ID" social director on probation for hazing fraternity. 

Having survived into adulthood, parenting would seem to be one issue where you’d think an adult son  would welcome a dad's insights and wisdom. 

A buddy of mine had 8 kids.  He could have written a book.  Or maybe he should have read one.  I remember his wife came home the day after giving birth to number 7.   The next morning, I saw him while retrieving my newspaper.  “I can’t wait to finally see your wife when she’s not pregnant.”  “Oh”, he responded, “you should have been here last night." Trust me.

His kid would rather watch a TikTok video on how to get their toddler to sleep than ask dad.  

His kid eagerly accepts parenting tips from any source not named “Dad”.

His adult son preferred watching “8 Passengers” on You Tube, Ruby Franke and her husband’s You Tube channel based on their experience raising six  children which had 2.5 million subscribers. Yep, millions of subscribers right up until the day one of their young children ran to a neighbor’s house asking for bread and water with duct tape hanging from his wrist and ankles.  “Gee, their kids seemed so well  behaved”, my friend’s son exclaimed.  You bet they were well behaved.  Damn well better behave if you want water!

Looking for the perfect summer read? Check out Elliot’s wonderful book, “So far so good” on Amazon: "So far so good" by Elliot Glicksman

Memes, memes, memes

I’ve been playing with making memes. I like the direct nature of memes. In an upcoming post I’ll share them along with my commentary. Here’s an example of my work:

Reader Reaction on Facebook

I love it when readers who disagree with my views give me Hell. When I posted this drawing it provoked a few critical responses from the Trump community.

Here is a screenshot of one thread. Enjoy.

News I think you can use

“We are winning every battle, yet losing the war,“ is a cyber-warrior’s warning worth heeding. The “60 Minutes” report below left me terrified about the capabilities of English speaking ransomware cyber criminal organizations forming an alliance with Russian cyber criminals supported by Putin. My fears were not addressed in this riveting report. Beyond ripping off huge institutions doesn’t it seem logical that Putin would unleash these players to will a significant role in this upcoming election by creating economic chaos?

My early influences

One of the questions I’m asked is what were my early influences? My answer is always one word: “Mad.” Not only did the great artists shape my visual evolution from an early age but the politics of the magazine also shaped my views. This meme which I saw the day is an example of their Commie-Pinko-Hippy swill that I swallowed with every delectable edition:

Stormy again

Top 15 tough questions for Evangelical home schoolers starting this week.

1. What's a "porn star"?

2. Why did you say "ask your dad"?

3. What's "hush money"?

4. Does Melania get "hush money"?

5. Is that the man who sold you our Bible?

6. Why is the TV gone?

7. Dad says "Stormy Daniels" is a weather girl on TV. Is that true?

8. What's a "prostitute"?

9. Isn't it a major sin to commit adultery?

10. Why does Mr.Trump have to pay ladies to touch him?

11. What's a harlot?

12. Is this like what happened when mom made you stop sending money to Jim Bakker?

13. Is this like what happened when we stopped sending money to Jimmy Swaggart?

14. Is this like what happened when dad stopped sending money to Jerry Falwell junior because of a pool boy?

15. When dad said Trump was like Jesus is this what he meant?

And last: Good news!

Critter rescued.

May we all live free. One beautiful day at a time.

Posting soon! Cheers.

David