Pine Beetles React to their Own Sound

I got the idea for this cartoon from this editorial.
http://www.timescall.com/editorial/editorial.asp?ID=20924
It took me a long time to figure out how to go about doing the gag. I knew there was one there, but I did not see it for about a week. Talking to co-workers and friends helps me see things from a different perspective. Finally, this came to me. Before that, I had pine beetles wearing earmuffs and turning up their radio louder to overpower the fake noise. The bottom line for me is... how it the world did scientist think of sound, then how did they think of the bugs own sound. That is so cool, yet so random to me.
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Crazy Crackpots are Out of Control

This was published in Longmont Magazine Spring Edition 2010. Just being silly. There is a article inside it about potting your plants early, so I took the concept and ran with it. Like I said, just good silly fun.

Those Poor Frozen Prairie Dogs!

I see both sides to the prairie dog situation. They needed to be removed from the Vance Brand Airport or they would loose major money. The way the city went about it is pretty good. Sure they could have had a prairie dog "pop" off and had a contest for the person who shot the most. This would have upset the pro prairie dog crowd, who want to save them and let them free, no matter what the cost. Could the city have done this cheaper? Sure, but I feel they did a good job of compromising a sensitive matter. Now the prairie dogs are removed, dead yes, but as humanly as possible and they will be used to help feed birds of prey in captivity. (Lets face it, that's part of what prairie dogs are used for in the wild anyway.) I think the city nailed it. Good job guys.

Don't Tax the Candy!

Noooooooooo! Leave my candy & soda alone.

Composting - A Good Way to Attract Raccoons!

I acually think composting is a good idea, but... are we capable of changing the way we throw away trash? Also, is it "fair" that the trash company charge us more to collect the compost, then sell "our" compost back to us? A great business plan for them. Shouldn't we get the compost for free? These are the thoughts of a cartoonist. Thanks for reading.

30 Minutes for the People of Longmont

Sometimes I do cartoons that don't get published. Not the best way to make a living at this.
I thought this one would. What can I say..."Back to the Drawing Board"
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