Pensive

Angst, thy name is (well, was) Doog. Even paisley couldn’t make me cool. Sad.

Quizzical Doog

A particularly incisive moment (or I was farting – looks the same).

Judicial Storm

The upcoming elections will no doubt be cause for much societal turmoil – regardless of the outcome. Visiting Denver on a cloudy day recently, I was struck by this image … Read More

Broke the Mold

Good grief. The old saying goes ‘They broke the mold after they made him’ – looks like they broke the mold while they were makin this kid… Had a barber … Read More

Too Geeky to Live

Good grief. Amazing I wasn’t put to death instantly. I think this was in 2nd grade… so, about 1964. Cold War kid. That shirt is now illegal in most states.

25+ Years of Lockwood Madness

Some fun illustrations from old journals that Todd illustrated for me. Thought I’d share these with the Inner Circle. Enjoy!

Bar Code

What they’ll probably laser-burn on my neck at the death camps. Figured I’d save time and have it ready.

Just Damn Rude

Maybe it’s getting older, but I found this young woman’s self-absorption a bit much. I made sure to walk right up to her, get into her field of view and … Read More

Les & Bobby Walsh

Two of the finest people I’ve ever known: my Uncle Les Walsh and his wife Bobby (one of my mother’s sisters). Rest in Peace Bobby. My elegy to her is … Read More

Class Act

Nowadays they call this ‘child abuse’. That poor dog, he lived in fear. I was fourth of five kids and I think my ma just sorta burned out at that … Read More

Kennywood Park Family Day

The folks and ‘the boys’. Passerbys were probably thinking “must live near a nuke plant”. Left to right: My Father, George, me, my mother Shirley and my brother David. I … Read More

Unformed Lump

So wet behind the ears I’m still dripping. That vest… good grief. I remember the photographer (Mr. Shaffer) saying “That’s the best smile you got?” Yeah, pal, school sucks.