Stars and Stripes!

That phrase begat the ideas for these 4th of July-centric WolfieToons!

I wasn't sure if I communicated the alleged gag here very well:

There have been oceans full of Uncle Sam 'toons, but how many in which he is appropriately dressed for the summer weather?

Strike up the band... leader.

Here's the first version of that cartoon-- I got this far in inking it before deciding it could be better.

Whether it really was is debatable.  Sometimes I overwork t hings!

Happy Independence Day!  The Artificially Orange-Flavored Petulant Pretender and the damage he encourages won't last forever, nor the tide of fear and actual instances of injustice he rode in on.  Take heart!

Have A Blast!

I hope everyone will relish our national holiday in some way!  Let's not let the ape-children gibbering about their "patriotism" ruin real gratitude, pride, and love for family and others!

Let's enjoy our freedom to enjoy, to laugh, and even to be silly!

Behold!!

I love a parade!

Nobody ever remarked on my little flutist spectator in the background there.

.  But you see, this ONE time, at BAND Camp...

Y'know, I did that cartoon twice!  Almost had it all inked--

--and decided for some reason it wasn't what I wanted.  

Not sure I see a problem with it NOW.  But, having a tendency to OCD, I started up again:

Even the Little Flute Player!

But, back to celebrating the day with lots of happy noise--

Maybe you'd like to have a picnic, or head to the beach?

 


But remember-- Pranks Get You Spanks!!

So, as I said, enjoy yourself, and celebrate all that's right and good!