why so busy?

I know, the comic thing has been slacking.  It's been a flurry of activity, general depression, and panhandling

Yay

But seriously folks, besides work, and putting on that craft show, getting stuff ready for the craft show, preparing issue 3 for print, spending time with friends, getting taxes ready, and sorting receipts...

what have I been doing?  

oh, just GIVING LIFE:

California poppies that I grew from SEEDS


"Chinese Houses" that I grew from SEEDS


And this has nothing to do with anything, but look at what I found in Santa Monica:


yes, that pile has a piece of paper that says "INFORMED"
click to enlarge, I dare you