punkrockcatdad
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Comic book flatter/colorist. Cook. Cat dadx3. Detroit Lions fan. #onepride
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Not only a perfect denouement, it was the end of an era. Thirty years ago today, this strip was published.
December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Not only a perfect denouement, it was the end of an era. Thirty years ago today, this strip was published.
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As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
December 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative
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There's been a lot of talk on here today about networking in books and in comics, and let me just say...
We've really got to stop thinking of it as networking.
If all you're looking for is business connections, you aren't going to do that well with it.
At least in my opinion.
We've really got to stop thinking of it as networking.
If all you're looking for is business connections, you aren't going to do that well with it.
At least in my opinion.
December 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
There's been a lot of talk on here today about networking in books and in comics, and let me just say...
We've really got to stop thinking of it as networking.
If all you're looking for is business connections, you aren't going to do that well with it.
At least in my opinion.
We've really got to stop thinking of it as networking.
If all you're looking for is business connections, you aren't going to do that well with it.
At least in my opinion.
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SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
December 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
SO, you want to network but don't know where to begin.
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
1. DON'T. Make friends instead
2. It's not about what they can do for you
3. Famous people are just people first
4. If you do have to gush, don't just say 'i love your work' , pick one thing and say why. Open ended compliments are awkward
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This.
Be a decent sociable person, first and foremost.
Don't look at interactions as transactional contests you use for career gain and status.
Be a decent sociable person, first and foremost.
Don't look at interactions as transactional contests you use for career gain and status.
Talking to one of these types at a con who asked how I 'got in' with so many 'famous writers' who I'd been talking to and I said "we made friends before anyone knew who we were decades ago by striking up interesting conversations and enjoying each other's company" and he kept re-asking the question.
They have come to the convention hoping to "break in" and then find themselves -- shocker! -- a "nobody in the book world." Yeah no shit! We all are! I have gently told guys like this a million times that it takes most of us *years* of hard work but they do not believe that could be true for them. +
December 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
This.
Be a decent sociable person, first and foremost.
Don't look at interactions as transactional contests you use for career gain and status.
Be a decent sociable person, first and foremost.
Don't look at interactions as transactional contests you use for career gain and status.
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Looking at lots of the “how do I break in” discourse going on and let me just say that the making friends part is (and remains) key.
The difference between colleagues and friends becomes exceedingly visible once one leaves/steps back/is no longer actively working at the creative thing. 1/
The difference between colleagues and friends becomes exceedingly visible once one leaves/steps back/is no longer actively working at the creative thing. 1/
December 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Looking at lots of the “how do I break in” discourse going on and let me just say that the making friends part is (and remains) key.
The difference between colleagues and friends becomes exceedingly visible once one leaves/steps back/is no longer actively working at the creative thing. 1/
The difference between colleagues and friends becomes exceedingly visible once one leaves/steps back/is no longer actively working at the creative thing. 1/
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In the grand scheme of a creative career of any kind, the whole “being a decent human” part and the “do the work” part are more important than all the talent/skill in the world. Those are the things that lead to not only career longevity, but a decent shot at yanno, possibly feeling some happiness.
December 27, 2025 at 6:16 PM
In the grand scheme of a creative career of any kind, the whole “being a decent human” part and the “do the work” part are more important than all the talent/skill in the world. Those are the things that lead to not only career longevity, but a decent shot at yanno, possibly feeling some happiness.
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i will owe heated rivalry my LIFE if it means more CHECK PLEASE
December 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM
i will owe heated rivalry my LIFE if it means more CHECK PLEASE
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BREAKING. Enormous news in the hockey romance world...
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
December 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
BREAKING. Enormous news in the hockey romance world...
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
I am thrilled to announce that CHECK, PLEASE!: YEAR FIVE, a brand new volume of Check, Please! will be serialized in 2026. #omgcp 🏒🥧💕
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If you use Microsoft 365 they are asking for feedback about copilot right now.
It's a great opportunity to tell them it's trash and it sucks!
I'm sure it will be used for targeted marketing to address concerns about how it's trash and it sucks, but you can still complain.
It's a great opportunity to tell them it's trash and it sucks!
I'm sure it will be used for targeted marketing to address concerns about how it's trash and it sucks, but you can still complain.
December 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
If you use Microsoft 365 they are asking for feedback about copilot right now.
It's a great opportunity to tell them it's trash and it sucks!
I'm sure it will be used for targeted marketing to address concerns about how it's trash and it sucks, but you can still complain.
It's a great opportunity to tell them it's trash and it sucks!
I'm sure it will be used for targeted marketing to address concerns about how it's trash and it sucks, but you can still complain.
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[Taps sign]
It’s a good thing! Social media can just be a lil room of your larger social network you peek in on at the frequency you want!!
It’s a good thing! Social media can just be a lil room of your larger social network you peek in on at the frequency you want!!
December 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
[Taps sign]
It’s a good thing! Social media can just be a lil room of your larger social network you peek in on at the frequency you want!!
It’s a good thing! Social media can just be a lil room of your larger social network you peek in on at the frequency you want!!
A Chauncey photo from today to get ya thru these difficult times.
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
A Chauncey photo from today to get ya thru these difficult times.
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Lions fans are about ready to go free solo a Skyscraper and just see what happens at this point
December 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Lions fans are about ready to go free solo a Skyscraper and just see what happens at this point
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Football sucks i hate it
December 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Football sucks i hate it
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That should do it for the Lions in this game and on this season.
December 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
That should do it for the Lions in this game and on this season.
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what the hell are they calling? a muffed shotgun snap that goff fell on top of and then was touched down is a backward pass?
December 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
what the hell are they calling? a muffed shotgun snap that goff fell on top of and then was touched down is a backward pass?
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Jack Fox just had a 70-yard punt to Minnesota's 1-yard line. At least there is that. Good lord, man.
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Jack Fox just had a 70-yard punt to Minnesota's 1-yard line. At least there is that. Good lord, man.
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The best thing the Lions have done all day is that Jack Fox punt
December 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The best thing the Lions have done all day is that Jack Fox punt
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Hohoho! I drew this year's holiday card for my art rep, Felix Comic Art. I wanted the recipients to get something that looked like a piece of vintage original art, but also couldn't help poking some fun at Felix's love for Dark Knight Returns.
December 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Hohoho! I drew this year's holiday card for my art rep, Felix Comic Art. I wanted the recipients to get something that looked like a piece of vintage original art, but also couldn't help poking some fun at Felix's love for Dark Knight Returns.
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Lions could really lose this game despite giving up negative passing yards on D. That's legit stupefying
December 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Lions could really lose this game despite giving up negative passing yards on D. That's legit stupefying
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Really bad time for Jared Goff to throw two straight INTs. Harrison Smith made a great play but that's still not a good throw/choice
December 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Really bad time for Jared Goff to throw two straight INTs. Harrison Smith made a great play but that's still not a good throw/choice