December 30, 2010

Christmas balloon

Jack's looking to go pro with his balloon act now that's he's paid his dues.


His technique is refined.


His finale memorable.


It all began Christmas morning with a gift of a single balloon.


Sure, Grandma and Grandpa doled out other fine gifts by the truckload.


But his mind was elsewhere: Mentally steeling itself to balance under that balloon.


Gus was a wellspring of encouragement.


And Jack thought a drum roll appropriate for the decision he was about to make.


"Hmmm...Are you sure you've thought this through?" Gus asked.


"I mean a balloon can hold only so much helium, right?"


"Maybe instead we could become wizards?"


"Oh wait, this is where you tell me wizards don't exist..."


"Yeah, yeah... But if that's true, explain the spell I just cast on you."


"It's gonna mess you up."


"Zeppi's in on it, too," Gus added.


"Silly, Gus. Where you been?"

"We already are wizards."

November 26, 2010

The many moods of Gus

Downward bound

Intellectually curious

#@*!^%#@

Idea driven

Pleasantly content

Posse posturing

Floor fiesta

November 4, 2010

Costume drama


Gus and Jack got into the Halloween spirit. Gus opted to let the irony sail right on by, dressing as something he couldn't enjoy due to his absence of teeth. That left Jack to carry the candy load. And he didn't mind stepping up for the chore, even if he did find it surreal that he could march up strangers' stoops, rap on the door and be rewarded for the effrontery. He couldn't believe his luck. When he got home, he immediately pulled out a 2011 calendar, marking next year's date with a happy face.



















October 4, 2010

Imagine that


Jack took off last week to invade and conquer a neighboring province, claiming the small hillside for himself and his Wild Thing friends. Thankfully, the mission went smoothly and he was back by suppertime.

Settling in


With a lot of leisure time comes a lot of leisure activities--something Gus has grown to know well. So he measures the time by way of different facial expressions and the occasional raised fist to demonstrate his solidarity to the cause. And please, there will be no questioning of his commitment. That only serves to make Gus very, very sad.