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Rick Kirkman of Baby Blues interviewed by Mr. Media

I wish I had a nickname like Mr. Media (Bob Andelman), although in my case it would probably be something like Mr. Big Nose. If you like watching other people draw—I know I sure do—or like to see a little … Continue reading

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Father Time is running out…

Only days left to get your Baby Blues 2013 Day-t0-Day box calendar to start the year off on time. Or else you’ll be playing catch-up the rest of the year. Available at Amazon.com.   Send to Kindle

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A very special Baby Blues Thanksgiving memory

With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d find a Baby Blues strip with a Thanksgiving theme and write about how it all came about and the meaning of it to our family. Something poignant and funny. I started by searching through … Continue reading

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Cartooning on a Wish-You-Were-Deadline

Several weeks ago, I arrived back in the States from a USO tour aboard the USS Enterprise. A half dozen of us cartoonists went out to the Persian Gulf to draw for sailors and other troops in the area. But … Continue reading

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Hmmm. 7 Weird Things Babies Do and Why—Parenting.com

Jerry and I are always on the lookout for subject matter for the strip. No offense, but generally, stories about something funny your kids said or did don’t cut it. They’re usually only funny to the family. That goes for … Continue reading

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