Jim Nolan's Blog

Bannerman Wins Union of Concerned Scientists Editorial Cartoon Contest

Screenshot from the Union of Concerned Scientists website.

Isabella took first place in the Union of Concerned Scientists cartoon contest! Thanks all of you for voting! The cartoon will be published on the cover of their 2013 calendar, which you can pre-order here. I love that self-portrait of Isy in the red shirt.

Birkenstock Season Continues

Illustration for Forged in Buffalo by Isabella Bannerman

People ask me, Jim, is it okay to wear socks with Birkis? The answer is yes. Just don't ask your family first. 

Listen to Birki Time

Cartoon for Back-to-School

He's virtually in big trouble.

Metal Band Quiz from McSweeneys.net

Screenshot from McSweeneys.net piece by Samantha King

Buffalo writer, blogger (I'll Blog When I'm Dead) and metal fan Jess Topper commented on yesterday's post and pointed out this funny piece in McSweeney's. Click on link above to take the quiz and see the answers. Thanks, Jess!

Periodic Table of Heavy Metal

Screenshot from The Periodic Table of Heavy Metal

This is a pretty terrific website. Every "element" aggregates songs, links, images, videos, details and more about the band featured. Most of them I've never heard of, but the names are great. Coroner. Nuclear Assault. Grave Digger. How about some happy metal names? Congrats to psyanoid, the person who put it all together. Awesome.

Below is my advice to fathers for raising little headbangers.

Listen to Fathers, Sons and Heavy Metal Music

Diva Cartoon

I like how the dialog is in a dotted bubble to indicate it's an aside.

Wrinkle Miracle Cartoon

That husband will regret his observation. 

Woman Who Has It All Cartoon

This looks suspiciously like our basement.

Pie Cartoon

I love apple pie, even with the stickers. 

Handbag Cartoon

I have a backpack version.