I had a good week visiting some elementary schools. As usual, it was a lot of fun and it sufficiently wore me out. While at Dimmick School in Illinois last Friday, I was doing a session with students in kindergarten through second grade. They were all very well behaved and attentive. Towards the end of my presentation, while I was drawing one of the second graders, a little kindergartner (who just so happened to remind me of Kim) got out of her seat and walked right up to me at the front of the room. She said nothing, but held up her arm as high as she could in my direction. In her grubby …
Archives for October 2004
On The Road Again
As I write this, I'm gearing up for a busy week. Tomorrow I head south to Illinois to do a cartooning workshop for an elementary school near my hometown. I'll be meeting with kids in kindergarten up to eighth grade. Looking forward to it. Plus it gives Kim and I an excuse to see the P's (an affectionate nickname we've given our parents.) Plus, if the weather's decent, it's an opportunity to steal my Dad's hose and soap bucket to wash the car, which hasn't been touched in months. Sunday night we'll find ourselves in South Milwaukee, where I'll be talking to about 100 middle and high school kids …
Brush With Celebrity
Kim and I had a chance to stop by Team Alswager's thank you party the eve before their Juvenile Diabetes walk. We had the distinct privilege of meeting Michelle's son Jesse – Kim's first time, my second – who is now in second grade. He's a big shot of epic proportions, spending time lobbying governors and senators and congressmen and various other hot shots. The photo here shows Jesse presenting a thoughtful gift from the Alswager clan; a framed graphic from the T-Shirt they used for the walk. Plus, it was autographed by the entire family, making it even more valuable. I'll have to …
Visit Allan’s Alley
Well, KimandJason.com just became a much better web site. I wish I could take the credit for it. We just launched a new feature to the Chalkboard, one of the most popular areas on the whole site. It's called Allan's Alley, and it is the first Chalkboard Column, featuring reminiscings from Allan Dash, a 65-year-old Philadelphian who claims that he is still trying to figure out what to be when he grows up. Allan started posting to the Chalkboard several months ago. I really liked his writing style and unique perspective. …
Holiday Cards That Help Kids
A few weeks ago, I spoke about the opportunity I had to contribute some Kim & Jason artwork for one of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin's holiday cards. I'm happy to say the cards are now available for sale in a boxed set. The inside message says "Wishing you all the joy, hope, and wonder of the holiday season." You can get 25 5"x7" cards and envelopes for only $25. You can order the cards with a check or credit card. Just download the order form from their web site. You can have the insides personalized and even get them addressed, stamped, and mailed for you, …
One Mom, Making A Difference
I'd like to highlight someone who is doing a great job making a difference in the lives of children. Her name is Michelle Alswager, and she is doing a phenomenal job of raising funds and much-needed awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Her involvement began five years ago when her son Jesse was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when he was three years old. I admire how Michelle has taken such a difficult situation and turned it into a positive and passionate mission to help not only her son, but also children and families all over the world. …