https://drawnandcoded.com/2025/12/31/bye-bye-twenty-twenty-five/2025-12-31T20:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/comics/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/art-gallery-header.pngArt-Gallery-Headerhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shawn-tattoo-color.pngStratocaster TattooA colored rendering I did in Inkscape of Shawn's favorite tattoo design.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/shawn-tattoo-sketches.pngStratocaster Tattoo SketchesShawn, the lead guitarist of our band asked me to do some sketches for him. He wanted a tattoo to honor his Dad, who was a big fan of The Beatles. The guitar is "Rocky", George Harrison's hand painted Fender Stratocaster.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vandervort-realty-logo-v2.pngVandervort Realty Logo v2A revised logo for my wife's real estate brokerage. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12312022-the-gods-knows.pngThe Gods KnowsSomething I sketched up after a monthlong ordeal with pneumonia....https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/11272024-corporate-onboarding-101.pngCorporate Onboarding 101Let's just say that I didn't have a soft landing after my departure from UPS....https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/10202022-visio-characters-1.pngVisio CharactersAt friends and I contemplated created an series of illustrated books to help educate engineers in a comical way. These were concept drawings that I created.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mike-and-his-vette.pngMike and his VetteMy friend, Mike, inherited an early 80's Corvette from his Dad. I thought it's be fun to draw him in it.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mikes-garage.pngMike's GarageMy friend, Mike, approached me about a used car dealership he wanted to launch. This was some concept art I created for him. He finally settled on the name "Classic Motors".2025-12-31T20:10:29+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/2025/11/24/run-away/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/runaway.pngRunAway2025-11-24T04:27:21+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/prostate-cancer/2025-11-15T15:01:16+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/2025/11/15/never-tell-me-the-odds/2025-11-15T14:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/11/08/return-to-alacran/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_9875-compressed.jpgIMG_9875-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3344.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_8084.jpegIMG_8084https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3346.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3343.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3345.jpgScreenshotScreenshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fullsizerender-compressed.jpgfullsizerender-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3284-compressed.jpgimg_3284-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_8023-compressed.jpgimg_8023-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/img_3265-compressed.jpgimg_3265-compressed2025-11-08T05:16:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2016/07/26/build-your-own-raspberry-pi-arcade-cabinet/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/07a6e-powersupply.jpg07a6e-powersupplyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/54a26-left-side.jpg54a26-left-sidehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/d200c-right-side.jpgd200c-right-sidehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/bf46e-back-closed.jpgbf46e-back-closedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/19e8d-back-open.jpg19e8d-back-openhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/c8940-back-sound-closeup.jpgc8940-back-sound-closeup2025-11-08T05:14:56+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/03/30/back-to-the-sac/2025-11-08T04:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/the-rubber-band/2025-11-02T20:09:01+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/2025/10/19/the-six-year-walk/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7320-compressed.jpgimg_7320-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7322-compressed.jpgimg_7322-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7381-compressed.jpgimg_7381-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7386-compressed.jpgimg_7386-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7361-compressed.jpgimg_7361-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7379-compressed.jpgimg_7379-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7343-compressed.jpgimg_7343-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7345-compressed.jpgimg_7345-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7313-compressed.jpgimg_7313-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_7354-compressed.jpgimg_7354-compressed2025-10-23T06:03:19+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/10/18/rancho-beernardo/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3047.jpegIMG_3047https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3124.jpegIMG_3124https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3063.jpegIMG_3063https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fullsizerender.jpegFullSizeRenderhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3080.jpegIMG_3080https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3072.jpegIMG_3072https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3117-compressed.jpegIMG_3117-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/img_3127-compressed.jpegIMG_3127-compressedhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/03f29092-527f-45ca-a19d-94887e6bb5f8.jpeg03F29092-527F-45CA-A19D-94887E6BB5F8https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/aa08c235-c90a-486e-b1a6-b2d0cefe22da.jpegAA08C235-C90A-486E-B1A6-B2D0CEFE22DA2025-10-18T23:06:36+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/09/28/homecoming-tailgate/2025-09-28T03:15:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/09/01/sunset-on-summer/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sunset-to-summer.pngSunset to Summer2025-09-01T20:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/09/01/yeah-i-have-daughters-why-do-you-ask/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hairinmouth.pngHairInMouthYeah, I have daughters ... why do you ask?2025-09-01T16:32:07+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/07/25/new-logo/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/drawandcodedlogo-laptopandtablet-sketch.jpgDrawAndCodedLogo-LaptopAndTablet-Sketchhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/drawnandcodedlogo-guitar.pngDrawnAndCodedLogo-Guitar2025-07-25T01:35:39+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/about/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/about-me-header.pngAbout-Me-Headerhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/12092024-headshot-2.jpg12092024 Headshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/scott-headshot-2.pngScott Vandervort Headshothttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/scott-headshot-small.jpegScott-Headshot-Smallhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/new-hire-pic.jpgnew-hire-pichttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/35332c96917e131730bbd680ccafab03.jpg35332c96917e131730bbd680ccafab032025-07-24T21:50:26+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/tutorials/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/code-vault-header.pngCode-Vault-Header2025-07-24T18:26:52+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/2025/06/16/rock-out-schools-out/2025-06-16T17:00:13+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/06/01/yummy/2025-06-17T21:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/05/15/the-coolest/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mothersday2025.pngThe Coolest Mon and Wife2025-05-15T20:30:53+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/05/13/a-logo-for-the-j-t-p/2025-05-15T16:24:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/02/25/the-rockin-oncs/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rockband.pngrockbandhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/drtylerstewart.pngdrtylerstewarthttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/12-15-2022-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/15/2022My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/15/2022https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/stewartandtheoncs-blurred.pngThe Rockin' OncsMy oncologist is in a rock band. This is kinda' how I pictured it.2025-05-14T03:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/03/10/the-rubber-band/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-group-photo-3.jpgThe Rubber Band - Dad's having fun.The Rubber Band - Dad's having fun. From left-to-right : Mike Jock, Kenn Matthews, Shawn Burgwald, Me, Todd Vandervort.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-group-photo-2.jpgThe Rubber Band - Dad's having fun.The Rubber Band - Dad's having fun. From left-to-right : Mike Jock, Kenn Matthews, Shawn Burgwald, Me, Todd Vandervort.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-group-photo-1.jpgThe Rubber Band - Dad's having fun.The Rubber Band - Dad's having fun. From left-to-right : Mike Jock, Kenn Matthews, Shawn Burgwald, Me, Todd Vandervort.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-v2-1.pngThe Rubber Band Alternative LogoMy second attempt at a logo. It turned out too complicated and I opted for a simplified vector-based version, instead.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-v1.pngThe Rubber Band Alternative LogoA first attempt at a logo for the Dad-based garage band that I am in; it was quickly shot down.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/the-rubber-band-v3.pngThe Rubber Band LogoA logo I created for the Dad-based Garage Band that I am in. It's based on a vector image that I created, but rasterized with some distressing thrown in.2025-05-14T03:08:37+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/03/21/a-little-music-a-little-art/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/stickered.pngStickeredhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/duck-cancer.png"Duck" Cancer2025-05-13T18:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/11/28/clearing-out-the-files/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pennys50thbirthdayandtherubberband.jpgThe Rubber Band and Penny, the birthday girl.The Rubber Band and Penny, the birthday girl.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/corporate-onboarding-101.pngCorporate Onboarding 101https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mystraticaster.pngMyStraticasterhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vandercaster-1.pngThe Vandercaster LogoMy brother built me a custom Stratocaster. I created a logo to use on the headstock, but he decided to go with the standard "Fender" one, instead.2025-05-13T02:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2025/01/31/hows-the-grass-over-there/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/will-work-for-ai-tokens.pngWill Work For AI TokensI strongly believe that Generative AI is going to dramatically change how music is created. I only hope it'll be for the better.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ambivilent.pngAmbivilentAshley takes after many women in my family. Like my Vavoa, however, it's all about finding the right approach. For my Vavoa it was See's Candy. For Ashley? Just give it time ;-)2025-05-13T02:14:09+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/09/26/this-one-time-at-band-practice/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_3024.jpgBackyard summer concert.Backyard summer concert. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_9788.jpgBand AidsThe Rubber Band and their merry group of band aids.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/thisonetimeatbandpractice.pngThis One Time At Band PracticeThis One Time At Band Practice2025-05-13T02:13:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/12/31/one-more-day-and-itll-be-tomorrow/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/security_illustration_ideas.pngSecurity Illustration IdeasSome college friends and I started tossing around ideas for a portfolio of products to teach network security. One idea was to create a comic strip, to which I wholeheartedly agreed and created some concept sketches. Unfortunately, the idea never progressed further than a few cups of coffee - and these drawings.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/athletic-supporter-distressed-small.pngAthletic Supporter - Cheer DadMy new design for a cheer t-shirt I can wear to my daughters' games. Jodie was taken aback when I showed her the finished product. "I didn't think you'd actually <strong>DO</strong> it", she said in alarm. <p />You can buy your very own t-shirt at my <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/69909007-cheer-dad?store_id=3278217">TeePublic store</a>. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/always_be_learning.pngAlways be learning!I've been told that this methodology works in other professions as well...https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/just_deal.pngJust deal ( with it )No bad days - if you look through the rose colored glasses of nostalgia, that is.2025-01-01T06:54:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/09/10/crazy-train/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/itwasatechnicalproblem.pngItWasATechnicalProblemI thought it was a technical problem ...https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/legacyproducts.pngLegacyProductsSometimes it's a legacy [ software ] problem.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/constraints-cost.pngConstraints-CostLicensing is a constraint to successful projects.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/theprojectownerchasedsquirrels.pngTheProjectOwnerChasedSquirrelsThe product manager liked chasing squirrels....https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/clientisastakeholder.pngClientIsAStakeholderThe client is just one of many stakeholders.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/keepoffshoreteamsengaged.pngKeepOffshoreTeamsEngagedAlways keep offshore teams engaged.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dontrocktheboat.pngDontRockTheBoatAs an incoming manager, don't rock the boat until you first determine how it's floating.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/throwingstuffoverthefence.pngThrowingStuffOverTheFenceThrowing stuff over the fence at offshore teams.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/howtoonboard.pngHowToOnboardThere are lots of different sources of information an onboarded team member can learn from.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/itwasamoraleissuetoo.pngItWasAMoraleIssueTooIt's not always a technical problem. Sometimes, it's morale.2024-10-16T15:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/02/10/heel/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/scott.pngMiddle-aged tech worker character designA character design of a middle-aged, broken down, tech worker that in no way resembles me.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/maddie.pngMaddie Character DesignA character design of my dog, Maddie.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/akash.pngThe bossThis is a design that I came up with for a "boss" in the tech world. He's kind of a mashup of a couple of bosses that I've had in the past , plus some current day high-ranking CEOs.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/heel.pngHeel2024-10-16T15:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/10/15/clean-ish/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clean-ish.pngClean-ishAn ode to my old mini-van, R.I.P.2024-10-15T22:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/07/09/straight-from-the-top/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/straightfromthetop.pngStraight from the Top2024-07-10T22:00:06+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/05/28/guest-registry-made-easy/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetoh-manageevents-e1716923393720.pngDeetoh Event Management Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetoh-guest-register-e1716923426421.pngDeetoh Register Guest Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetoh-emailattendees-e1716923407744.pngDeetoh Email Attendees Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetoh-createguestbook-e1716923369905.pngDeetoh Create Guestbook Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetohhelppage3.pngDeetoh Help Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetohhelppage1.pngDeetoh Help Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetohhelppage2.pngDeetoh Help Pagehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/qrcode.pngQR CodeThe ubiquitous QR Code, a modern day bar code you can cram full of data.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kayleemclaren.jpegKaylee in Richard's McLarenKaylee, in Richard's McLarenhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/deetoh-e1716921243602.jpgDeetoh2024-05-29T02:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/04/06/6th-grade-glamp/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/6thgradeglamp-1.png6th Grade Glamp6th Grade Glamp2024-04-06T19:53:50+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/03/23/budget-cuts/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/budgetcuts.pngBudget CutsI wouldn’t put it past some employers….2024-03-25T04:38:44+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/03/02/spending-my-inheritance/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/inheritance-2.pngSpending my inheritanceSpending my inheritance2024-03-02T00:50:45+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/01/29/dog-the-walk/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/dogthewalk.pngDog, the Walk2024-01-29T17:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/01/19/purpose/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/purpose.pngPurposeOver two years in remission ....2024-01-19T16:08:07+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2024/01/05/new-cheer/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/newcheer.pngNew CheerLet's go Broncos! Make us Proud! Touchdown Broncos! For the Crowd! Stomp Your Feet! Rattle the Stands! We cheer for you. Your biggest Fans! …..BEE!2024-06-30T14:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/12/02/training-wheels/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/training_wheels-2.pngTraining WheelsThere's that point in life where the training wheels come off, and one's pride inevitably takes a hit. The only recourse? Hop right back on again, and start pedaling.2023-12-02T19:03:26+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/09/09/logistics/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/logistics.pngLogisticsCalling it a "cup" is probably the worst decision in the history of naming things. At best it could be some sort of headgear. At worse, you're just confusing young boys as to what the heck it's actually for, much less where it goes.2023-09-09T06:54:11+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/08/10/click/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/click.pngClick!An ode to the family picture.2023-08-10T18:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/05/14/a-force-to-be-reckoned-with/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/forcetobereckonedwith-1.pngforcetobereckonedwith-1Happy Mother's Day to the best wife and Mom a family of misfits could hope for. We promise we'll clean our rooms if you lay off that wicked backswing of yours.2023-05-14T22:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/04/20/illuminating/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/candles.pngCandlesInitially, I was planning to draw the comic using vector graphics, but changed my mind after I couldn't get the lines that I wanted. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/iluminating-3.pngIlluminatingI'm kind of attached to the stuff on my desk. Apparently my stuff is, too....2023-04-23T05:43:02+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/04/08/the-easter-egg-hunt/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/theeasteregghunt-draft.pngThe Easter Egg Hunt Rough SketchRough Sketch of "The Easter Egg Hunt"https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/theeasteregghunt.pngThe Easter Egg HuntIf you've had kids chances are you've been here.2023-04-08T18:27:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/03/21/the-dragon-king/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-thedragonking-stepbystep.pngThe Dragon King - Step by StepFrustratingly, I kept drawing the Dragon King character differently, especially after weeklong hiatuses. To remedy the problem I created this step-by-step guide.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-thedragonking-vector.pngThe Dragon King Vector ArtI was on a Inkscape / SVG / Vector Graphics kick for a while, which is why this particular post / illustration took so long. I was determined to draw it using vector graphics. What you see here took four times as long as a hand drawn one, and, although cool, could probably have been done faster using a 3D rendering application like Blender. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-krakowtheevilwizardess-initialconceptsketches-2.jpgKarakow, the evil sorceress concept drawingsProper, dignified, yet evil. I had a lot of fun drawing her.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-krakowtheevilwizardess-initialconceptsketches-1.jpgKarakow, is female ( whoops ) ...Yeah, so originally Kevin, the author, didn't tell me that Karakow was a female. We had a goof laugh together with these early sketches.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-krakowtheevilwizardess.pngKarakow, the evil SorceressFinal concept drawing for one of the antagonists in the book I am creating with my friend, Kevin. Karakow is vain and unyielding. She has sharp, angular features, a big crooked smile, and a wardrobe that is conservative yet loud at the same time.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jalapena-thedragonking.pngThe Dragon KingFinal concept for the Dragon King, a weary battle-hardened character that is forced to work with Karakow out of necessity,https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/krakowandthedragonking.pngKarakow and the Dragon KingAn illustration I drew for a book my friend Kevin and I are working on. It portrays the powerful, but weary Dragon King staring down the evil sorceress, Karakow.2023-03-21T03:52:26+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/unicorn-3-ink.jpgThe UnicornSix years into my self-bestowed title as "amateur illustrator" and you'd think I'd have drawn a horse - uh, unicorn by now, but nope. It took some effort. Maybe I'm a little biased, but my initial sketches all looks liked long-legged dogs. It's been said that for every good picture there are thousands of bad ones leading up to it. I have stacks of bad horse pictures, maybe not thousands, but enough to make a equestrian whinny. I hope you like them. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/unicorn-2-ink.jpgThe UnicornSix years into my self-bestowed title as "amateur illustrator" and you'd think I'd have drawn a horse - uh, unicorn by now, but nope. It took some effort. Maybe I'm a little biased, but my initial sketches all looks liked long-legged dogs. It's been said that for every good picture there are thousands of bad ones leading up to it. I have stacks of bad horse pictures, maybe not thousands, but enough to make a equestrian whinny. I hope you like them. Jalapena, Raven, and their new companions, a couple of wizards named Tholaman and Choinard as they evade the evil Bolziks in the town of Abbington. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/unicorn-1-ink-1.jpgThe UnicornSix years into my self-bestowed title as "amateur illustrator" and you'd think I'd have drawn a horse - uh, unicorn by now, but nope. It took some effort. Maybe I'm a little biased, but my initial sketches all looks liked long-legged dogs. It's been said that for every good picture there are thousands of bad ones leading up to it. I have stacks of bad horse pictures, maybe not thousands, but enough to make a equestrian whinny. I hope you like them. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/jalapenas-family.pngjalapenas-familyI'm a big fan of noisy family meals and wanted to sketch what such a meal would look like in Jalapena's household. This is what I came up with. Jalapena, Raven, and their new companions, a couple of wizards named Tholaman and Choinard as they evade the evil Bolziks in the town of Abbington. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/abbington.pngAbbingtonJalapena, Raven, and their new companions, a couple of wizards named Tholaman and Choinard as they evade the evil Bolziks in the town of Abbington. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/05/10/unicorns-trolls-and-breakfast/">here</a>.2023-03-21T00:13:04+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/09/25/nine-months-later/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/09-15-2022-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 09/15/2022My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 09/15/2022https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563754981-collage.jpgfb_img_1663563754981-collageThe 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563715587-collage.jpgfb_img_1663563715587-collageThe 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563724756-collage.jpgfb_img_1663563724756-collageThe 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563744963-collage.jpgfb_img_1663563744963-collageThe 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563736044-collage.jpgfb_img_1663563736044-collageThe 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563697868.jpgfb_img_1663563697868The 2022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fb_img_1663563694025.jpgfb_img_16635636940252022 ZERO Prostate Cancer Walk at <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kkX45TYcLwQzQMbS7">De Anza Cove Park</a> in San Diego.2023-02-26T00:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2023/01/14/muzak/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/muzaksvg.pngMuzakThis happens a lot. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2023/01/14/muzak/">here</a>2023-01-18T19:47:42+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/11/08/cheer-dad/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/strangers-in-a-strange-land.pngCheer DadI've been to more football games since my daughter, Kaylee, joined Pop Warner Cheer than I have in my whole life. The competitions? They're just the icing on the cake. For some bad poetry go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/11/08/cheer-dad/">here</a>.2022-11-11T04:29:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/10/07/dungeons-dragons-and-daughters/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/daughter-and-dungeons.pngDungeons, Dragons and DaughtersDungeons and Dragons wasn’t always cool. Back in the 90’s, it was a game played by pimply, greasy, pubescent boys on shag brown carpet under dim incandescent lights with Led Zeppelin rocking in the background. I know because I was one of those boys. Back then I think my friends and I spent more time trying to make each others’ characters miserable, and by extension ourselves, by throwing sadistic, borderline hilarious plot devices at one another. I had forgotten all about my own experiences until my daughter, Ashley, bought a Dungeons and Dragons Starter Set for her and her friends to play. At first I was astounded that she wanted to play. I mean, Dungeons and Dragons is ( was ) for nerds, right? I was comfortable with it when I was her age, but Ashley? However, after gauging her enthusiasm my attitude quickly morphed into encouragement and finally, well, rejection…2022-10-08T05:23:42+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/06/26/six-months-later/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/06162022-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 06/16/2022My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 06/16/2022https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/zeroprostatecancerwalk.pngzeroprostatecancerwalk2022-09-25T21:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/09/12/safety-patrol/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/safety-patrol.pngSafety PatrolMy daughter, Kaylee, was selected to join her school's safety patrol. On her first day on duty as a crossing guard I decided to pay her a visit. It went something like this....2022-09-12T00:23:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/06/26/prostatitis/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/prostatitis.pngProstatitisA little over a month ago I was diagnosed with a prostate infection - better known as Prostatitis. Read more here : <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/06/26/prostatitis/">Prostatitis</a>2022-09-06T16:06:21+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/07/31/physical-therapy/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/stretchinglikeakickboxer.pngPhysical TherapyI started doing my Prostatitis physical therapy at the gym this week. Go here for more info : <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/07/31/physical-therapy/">Physical Therapy</a>2022-09-06T16:06:18+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/25/prostate-cancer/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/hiclipart.com-id_xvjlw.pngProstate Cancer Awareness Ribbon2022-09-06T16:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/29/a-second-opinion/2022-09-06T16:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/03/building-my-team/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/scottjodielabvampiresucsdmoorescancer.jpgJodie and me with lab vampires at UCSD Moores CancerEvery seen a nerd get it's blood drawn by a vampire?https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/scottjodiedrstuartucsdmoorescancer.jpgJodie and I with Dr. Tyler Stewart at UCSDJodie and I with Dr. Tyler Stewart at UCSD. Since it was Halloween we decided to come in costume - as a couple of Nerds.2022-09-06T16:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/09/treatment-options/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/waitingforanmri.jpgWaiting for an MRIMy wife always managed to make me smile, even when waiting for an MRI.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gettinganmri.jpgGetting an MRILet the loud "thunking" noises commence!2022-09-06T16:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/12/drug-interactions/2022-09-06T16:06:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/13/renewed-interest/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/renewedinterest-1.pngRenewed InterestWhen you have cancer sometimes all you can do is just laugh ... and draw. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/25/prostate-cancer/">here</a>.2022-09-06T16:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/14/let-the-games-begin/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/11142019-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 11/14/2019My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 11/14/2019https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2.jpgThe shots being administered.The shots being administered.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1.jpgMy nurse explaining what to expect as far as pain and side effects.My nurse explaining what to expect as far as pain and side effects.2022-09-06T16:05:12+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/20/manopause/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/kayleeheartnecklace-collage.jpgMy daughters, Kaylee and Ashley wearing their necklaces.My daughters, Kaylee and Ashley wearing their necklaces.2022-09-06T16:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/25/doubling-down-on-hormone-therapy/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_3391.jpgMy new companion, the pill organizerSo, I finally admitted defeat and bought one of these beauties. 2022-09-06T16:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/06/a-research-study/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/clinicalstudy-1.pngA Research StudyMy oncologist, Dr. Stewart, encouraged me to enroll in a research study to learn how to improve MRIs ( Magnetic Resonance Imaging ) for the detection of metastatic cancer without using an injected contrast dye. The study is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). Go <A href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/06/a-research-study/">here</a> for more info.2022-09-06T16:05:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/09/my-new-diet/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/sandwich.jpgsandwichhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/radicalremissions.jpgRadicalRemissionshttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/thechinastudy.jpgthechinastudyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/forksoverknives.jpgforksoverkniveshttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/anticancer.jpgAntiCancerhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hownottodie.jpgHowNotToDiehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/big-mac.jpgMcDonald's Big Mac540 calories and 28 grams pf fat of "frankenfood" deliciousness.2022-09-06T16:05:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/18/another-mri/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/12162019-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/16/2019My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/16/2019https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/mri.pngAnother MRIThe research study that I volunteered for required a full-body MRI. Instead of injecting me with a contrast dye, the technician encased my chest in a rigid plastic vest and my head in a two-piece vinyl helmet. After handing me a couple earplugs ( no music this time) the adventure began! Within 15 minutes I had an itch on my nose. By 30 minutes I had to pee … badly. It was a long hour. Towards the end of the scan I started recognizing the different sequences of the equipment by the noises it made. Go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/25/prostate-cancer/">here</a> for more.2022-09-06T16:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/20/the-plan-for-now/2022-09-06T16:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/01/16/i-get-to-keep-my-hair-for-now/2022-09-06T16:04:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/01/22/i-have-a-dream/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_3873.jpgI Have a DreamAn assignment for Martin Luther King's birthday given to my youngest daughter, Kaylee (8) in her classroom.2022-09-06T16:04:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/04/cut-out-the-crap/2022-09-06T16:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/05/surgery-is-over-a-month-away-today-is-now/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/universalstudios-1.jpgMy family and I at Universal StudiosOur friends, the Cawlfields, invited us to Universal Studios Hollywood to celebrate their son, Allan's, birthday. It was a lot of fun and a fantastic distraction.2022-09-06T16:04:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/12/how-to-swing-from-a-thread/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/anxiety-tension-pain.pngThe Anxiety, Tension, Pain Cycle.The Anxiety, Tension, Pain Cycle.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/saintperegrine.jpgSaint PeregrineMeet Saint Peregrine, the Patron Saint of Cancer Patients. He keeps me company at my desk every day. Laid out in front of him are a prayer token and a worry stone, these I carry with me all of the time. My mom gave them to me shortly after I was diagnosed.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sound-of-music.jpgThe Sound of MusicWe may like different things, but Julie Andrews make a good point.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/thesubtleartofnotgivingafuck.jpgTheSubtleArtOfNotGivingAFuckhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/thesecret.jpgTheSecrethttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/themindbodyperscription.jpgTheMindBodyPerscriptionhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/thebiologyofbelief.jpgTheBiologyOfBeliefhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/howtostopworryingandstartliving.jpgHowToStopWorryingAndStartLivinghttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/explainpain.jpgExplainPaintesthttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/hangingfromathread.pngHow to Swing from a ThreadYes, cancer is serious. Yes, if it’s not cured it’s terminal. But life is terminal. Rather than live each day hanging by a thread, I decided that I’d rather swing from it instead. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/12/how-to-swing-from-a-thread/">here</a>. 2022-09-06T16:04:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/19/inspiration-from-above/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/c1c8a1bd1aabef9ab03153e3c2fc1a1a12e128ad.jpgScott Kelly - Endurance : My Year in Space, A Lifetime of DiscoveryScott Kelly - Endurance : My Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery2022-09-06T16:04:35+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/03/full-of/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/showandtell-1.pngShow and TellOne thing I have learned after getting diagnosed with cancer is to request copies of all your scans. The scans will come in handy if you ever need a second opinion from a different hospital. Just be vary careful about securing them. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/03/full-of/">here</a>.2022-09-06T16:04:32+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/13/lets-do-this-thing/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/worstgiftever.pngWorst Gift EverWith just days to go until my prostatectomy to remove my cancerous prostate - my biggest concern? The money I wasted on a vasectomy four years prior. Either way this dad's shop is closed for good. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/13/lets-do-this-thing/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/loratextconversation-1.pngText ConversationSome confusion amongst friends. 2022-09-06T16:04:29+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/04/06/surgerys/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/kayanddadpostsurgery.jpgKaylee and I post surgery(s)The best smile I could muster. Thankfully my daughter picked up the slack.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/prostatectomy-positioning-1.pngProstatectomy positioningMedieval torture device? Nope! This is how I was positioned during surgery.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4182-compressed.jpgMy wife had our house flamingoed to welcome me homeMy wife had our house flamingoed to welcome me homehttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4179-compressed.jpgMy wife had our house flamingoed to welcome me homeI'm not sure where my wife found the time to decorate given that my daughter broke her arm while I was in surgery.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4176-compressed.jpgMy wife decorated the front of the house to welcome me homeI'm not sure where my wife found the time to decorate given that my daughter broke her arm while I was in surgery.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4184.jpgKaylee at Rady's Children's HospitalKaylee at Rady's Children's Hospitalhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4185.jpgKaylee at Rady's Children's HospitalKaylee at Rady's Children's Hospitalhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4151-compressed.jpgKaylee at Rady's Children's HospitalKaylee at Rady's Children's Hospitalhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4296.jpgIMG_4296https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/davinci.pngdavinci2022-09-06T16:04:25+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/11/recovering-from-surgery/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/theuniball-1.pngThe UniballI experienced a "little" swelling after my radical prostatectomy. Later, I was told it was due the 20 lymph nodes that were removed. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/11/recovering-from-surgery/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/chewbaccafur.jpgChewbacca FurMy sister-in-law, Jayme, is a fantastic seamstress. However, although I pressed her to sew me a sling to support my swollen goods, she respectively declined.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mealtrain.pngThe Meal TrainJayme organized a "meal train" to help Kaylee and I recover from our respective surgeries. A few time a week a different one of our friends delivered a meal to our house for dinner. I am incredibly grateful for their help. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/11/recovering-from-surgery/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/jimmycharlessuperman.jpgJimmy Charles, "Superman"Jimmy Charles song, "Superman" made me realize that everyone needs help, even stubborn old me. Jimmy makes frequent appearances at Prostate Cancer events.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mybellypostprostatectomy.jpgMy belly post prostatectomy.Bloated, shaved, and bruised, this is what my belly looked like after my prostatectomy. For another twenty bucks I wonder if they would have shaved my chest, too. https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ashleysclayprostate-e1588960879629.jpgA replacement prostateThe clay prostate my daughter to replace the cancerous one removed during my radical prostatectomy. This one looks far happier than my own.2022-09-06T16:04:22+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/31/kegels-pads-and-radiation/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/radioactive-man.jpgSimpsons-Radioactive-ManSorry Bart, but radiation doesn't give you superpowers - unless you consider diarrhea, frequent urination, and fatigue superpowers. 2022-09-06T16:04:19+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/31/thank-you/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/meal-train-thank-you.pngThank You!A lot of people came together to support my family and I during my daughter, Kaylee, and my respective recoveries from surgery. We were humbled by the number of people who brought us food, groceries, and offered their help. Thank you so much for your support, we are incredibly grateful and lucky to have such awesome friends, and family. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/11/recovering-from-surgery/">here</a>.2022-09-06T16:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/06/03/sometimes-you-just-need-to-take-more-walks/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/morewalks.pngSometimes you just need to take more walksMy psychologist has been a big part of my cancer team. He loves dogs so I drew this to thank him for all of his help. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/06/03/sometimes-you-just-need-to-take-more-walks/">here</a>.2022-09-06T16:03:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/06/26/radiation-therapy/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/06102021-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 06/10/2020My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 06/10/2020https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/radiation-therapy.pngRadiation "Therapy"This is how I picture radiation therapy : a giant death ray pointed at my crotch. Fortunately, my mental image is far from the truth, or so my radiation oncologist tells me. Now if only I could convince my brain. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/31/kegels-pads-and-radiation/">here</a>.2022-09-06T16:03:49+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/06/26/why-im-now-scared-of-balloons/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/pennywise.jpegPennywise, from Stephen King's ITThe radiation oncologist, trying to convince me on the benefits of a balloon enema. 2022-09-06T16:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/08/17/it-matters/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/it-matters.pngIt MattersMy wife has been amazing throughout my cancer treatment. She's not only been my biggest supporter, but my biggest advocate when dealing with insurance, bills, and doctors. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/25/prostate-cancer/">here.</a>2022-09-06T16:03:43+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/08/18/layoffs-radiation-and-nachos/2022-09-06T16:03:40+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/09/03/radioactive-man/2022-09-06T16:03:36+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/09/23/halfway-there/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/09102020-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 09/10/2020My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 09/10/20202022-09-06T16:03:33+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/09/30/you-might-experience-some-digestive-issues/2022-09-06T16:03:30+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/10/11/one-year-cancerversary/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/10092020-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 10/09/2020My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 10/09/20202022-09-06T16:03:27+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/10/19/goodbye-radiation/2022-09-06T16:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/11/20/the-road-ahead/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11102020-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 11/10/2020My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 11/10/20202022-09-06T16:03:21+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/06/15/walk-with-me/2022-09-06T16:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/08/16/a-bake-sale/2022-09-06T16:03:14+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/09/20/osteoporosis/2022-09-06T16:03:11+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/09/28/walk-the-walk/2022-09-06T16:03:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/10/08/the-last-shot/2022-09-06T16:03:05+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/12/10/the-last-pills-almost/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12082021-psa-ng_ml.pngMy PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/08/2021My PSA ( ng/mL ) as of 12/08/2021https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/stewart-jodie-me-december.pngMerry Christmas to meDr. Stewart, Jodie, and I at my end-of-hormone-therapy appointment at UCSD.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/the-last-pill.pngThe Last Pill(s)My last dose of Abiraterone following two years of testosterone-reducing, lethargy-inducing, ball-shrinking, bone-weakening, irritability-causing hormone therapy, 2022-09-06T16:03:02+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/12/21/thats-no-moon/2022-09-06T16:02:59+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/03/16/three-months-later/2022-09-06T16:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/19/my-job-search/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/interview-process-4.pngMy job search, illustratedMy job search, illustrated. For the whole story go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/19/my-job-search/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/interview-process-3.pngMy job search, illustratedMy job search, illustrated. For the whole story go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/19/my-job-search/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/interview-process-2.pngMy job search, illustratedMy job search, illustrated. For the whole story go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/19/my-job-search/">here</a>.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/interview-process-1.pngMy job search, illustratedMy job search, illustrated. For the whole story go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/19/my-job-search/">here</a>.2022-08-19T18:50:39+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/08/camping/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/survival-instincts-horizontal.pngsurvival-instincts-horizontalSome campers truly roughed it, if only by keeping their car's A/C above 78 degrees. For more on my camping trip to William Heise County Park, click <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/08/camping/">here</a>https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/relaxing-camping.pngA relaxing evening in front of the campfireOn the upside, the smoke kept the mosquitos away. No one complained of a single bite! For more on my camping trip to William Heise County Park, click <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/08/08/camping/">here</a>2022-08-08T00:55:44+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/graphic-design/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/sold-post-2.pngSold FlyerA "Sold" flyer I created for Vandervort Realty. For more information go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2021/05/16/vandervort-realty/">here</a> 2022-07-19T00:41:46+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/illustration/2022-07-19T00:30:04+00:00weekly0.6https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/06/16/paddleball/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/paddle-ball.pngPaddleballIn my defense, she did encourage me to swing harder. For more about Paddleball go <a href='https://drawnandcoded.com/2022/06/16/paddleball/'>here</a>.2022-06-16T18:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2021/05/16/vandervort-realty/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/facebook-header-2.pngVandervort Realty Facebook HeaderA header I made for the Facebook page for Vandervort Realty. For more information go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2021/05/16/vandervort-realty/">here</a> https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/vandervort-realty-logo-1.pngVandervort Realty LogoVandervort Realty Logohttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/business-card-front-2-e1638897208603.pngJodie Vandervort Business CardJodie's business card that Jodie and I collaborated on for our new endeavor, Vandervort Realty. 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illustration I created for my "A Stock Portfolio using Angular 6" seriesFrom : <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2019/05/19/a-stock-portfolio-using-angular-6-routing/">A Stock Portfolio using Angular 6 : Routing</a>2021-04-11T01:46:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/17/a-stock-portfolio-using-angular-6-requirements-components-and-mock-ups/2021-04-10T05:03:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/17/a-stock-portfolio-using-angular-6-challenge-accepted/2021-04-10T04:57:17+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/05/27/drupal-allow-a-theme-to-use-a-newer-version-of-jquery/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/5757e935e3dc0030015359e3.png5757e935e3dc0030015359e32021-04-10T04:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2016/03/23/running-handbrake-in-ubuntu-on-a-windows-7-host/2023-02-25T04:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2013/03/21/javascript-memory-leaks-and-the-kendo-grid/2021-04-09T20:47:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/12/22/happy-holidays-and-bye-bye-2020/2021-04-08T15:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/12/04/rocking-the-wave/2021-04-08T15:46:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/11/30/delectable/2021-04-08T15:42:53+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/11/15/new-puppy/2021-04-08T15:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/11/01/happy-birthday-2/2021-04-07T23:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/11/01/shaking-out-some-creative-energy/2021-04-07T23:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/10/19/1980s-road-trip-dad-style/2021-04-07T20:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/09/16/youre-never-quite-sure/2021-04-07T16:51:40+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/07/05/backyard-campout/2021-04-07T16:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/18/raiders-of-the-lost-code/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/my-legacy.pngRaiders of the Lost CodeSometimes I feel more like an archeologist than an engineer... 2021-04-07T16:22:04+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/09/05/homonyms/2023-10-19T08:25:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/08/25/facial-hair/2021-04-07T02:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/07/23/i-broke-my-butt/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ibrokemybutt_final_small-2.pngI Broke My ButtMy cousin, Angela, badly hurt her rear and I thought she could use some cheering up so I plagiarized one of her students' favorite books. For more go <a href="https://drawnandcoded.com/2020/07/23/i-broke-my-butt/">here</a>. 2021-04-06T22:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/08/04/convenience-versus-aesthetics/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/justtheessentials-1.pngConvenience versus AestheticsMy wife has been studying for her Real Estate Broker's License.  She reads the books,  most of which are digital, on her iPhone. After suffering through several stiff necks I found her wearing this unholy contraption around her neck. Yes, it resolved the stiff necks ... but at what cost?!?!?2021-04-06T20:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/07/20/i-love-cheese/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ilovecheese.pngI Love CheeseThis hasn't happened …. yet, but I wouldn't put it past my cheese-loving daughter.2021-04-06T15:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/07/12/stinging-advice/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/stinging-advice-1.pngStinging AdviceAfter "throwing" Kaylee on a bee I comforted her in a way only a father knows how. For more go <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/article/writing-posts/#post-field-descriptions">here</a>.2021-04-06T15:54:02+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/07/06/face-masks-are-complex/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/facemasksarejcommonsense.pngFace Masks Are ComplexIt never ceases to amaze me how complex a face mask really is.  I've seen more masks converted to stylish ascots and/or subjected to periscoping noses than I care to. The instructions are simple. If you're going to wear one, please, at least wear it correctly.2021-04-06T15:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/04/12/minecraft-easter-egg-hunt/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4372.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntMy girls hunting for eggs; Minecraft is on the right, Zoom on the left.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4374.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntMinecraft Easter Egg Hunt Starting Areahttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4375.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntThe "Eggs" were brightly colored in-game wool blocks.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4376.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntThe hunt. Minecraft on the bottom; Zoom on top.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4378.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntThe Zoom teleconference.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_4377.jpgMinecraft Easter Egg HuntWe used Zoom to teleconference the participants.https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/logo.pngMinecraft Easter Egg HuntA logo that I slapped together for the occasion.2021-04-05T16:31:18+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/05/10/happy-mothers-day/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/mothersday.pngHappy Mother's DayHappy Mother's Day to my awesomely fantastic wife. I couldn't have raised such two incredible daughters without you.2021-04-05T15:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/04/12/the-acoughalypse/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/theacoughalypse.pngThe AcoughalypseYeah, it's like this ... I think. Don't get me wrong, I believe that COVID-19 is contagious and the importance of masking up, but I've yet to see an outbreak in my own community.2021-04-04T20:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/23/lego-masters-coronavirus-lockdown-edition-episode-1/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/legomatersconronaviruslockdownedition-no-instructions-v2-2.pngLEGO Masters Coronavirus Lockdown Edition!!!COVID has dramatically changed everyday life in a very short amount of time. LEGO competitions over Zoom with my daughters' friends was one way to buck the lockdown and establish some normalcy. It's fun, too!https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_4286.jpgIMG_4286https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/resized_20200322_160523.jpgResized_20200322_160523https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_7825.jpgIMG_7825https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_4285-1.jpgIMG_4285https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_4281.jpgIMG_4281https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/606611220-1.jpg606611220 (1)https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/91189734_10222541989322687_6462963647676153856_o.jpg91189734_10222541989322687_6462963647676153856_ohttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90736598_3506333619383226_9149860076696109056_n.jpg90736598_3506333619383226_9149860076696109056_nhttps://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/90246724_10222541992602769_4863964825367085056_o.jpg90246724_10222541992602769_4863964825367085056_o2021-04-04T20:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/14/the-new-gold-standard/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/thenewgoldstandard.pngThe new gold standardIt's official. Toilet paper is now more valuable than gold thanks to the COVID epidemic . I never imagined to see runs on toilet paper ( pun intended ), but it's happening.2021-04-04T20:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/03/09/white-lies/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/conferencecall.pngWhite LiesTelecommuting does have its disadvantages.2021-04-03T21:28:18+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/02/14/happy-valentines-day-3/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/handmade.pngHappy Valentine's DayThe best gifts are made by hand with love - even if you can't tell what the heck they are!2021-04-03T21:11:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/01/22/just-a-click-away/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/convenience.pngJust a click away ...My wife has discovered Amazon Fresh and it has been a paradigm shift. It has also made it a lot more difficult to enter through our front door.2021-04-02T16:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2020/01/10/all-done/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/alldone.pngAll DoneI've yet to run across a plumber or electrician that, when asked, "Do you do drywall?" responds with, "Why, yes! I love drywall! No problem!" Coincidentally, I've repaired more holes than there are windows in my house. At least when I get tired of software development I'll have new skills to transition into.2021-04-02T16:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/12/26/merry-christmas/2021-04-02T15:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/23/storytime-well-almost/2021-04-01T18:50:49+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/11/05/security-blanket/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/securityblanket.pngSecurity BlanketMy oldest daughter has been attached to a threadbare Minnie Mouse Blanket since she was born. She's not particularly attached to Minnie - just the blanket. It's only a matter of time before ....2021-04-01T16:29:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/28/house-guest/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/houseguest.pngHouse GuestYes, they did. Thanks for the inspiration Haibo, Kathryn, and Vera. 2021-03-31T16:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/20/bibliophile/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/theclassics.pngBibliophileMy dog inspired this after taking a bite out of Dr. Seuss' post-mortem release of "What Pet Should I Get" of all things. Reading that book to my daughters takes on a whole new meaning now.2021-03-31T15:59:31+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/17/googly-eyes/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/googlyeyes.pngGoogly EyesYup, this happened...and for the record it's really hard to eat food when it's staring back at you. 2021-03-31T15:51:25+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/10/09/potential-energy/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/storingenergy.pngPotential EnergyI don't know what's scarier, the amount if energy that my girls can store up, or the incredible rate at which they can use it.2021-03-31T15:47:59+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/09/30/supply-and-demand/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/supplyanddemand.pngSupply and DemandSupply and demand clearly explained by my 8-year-old neighbor and his mom. 2021-03-31T15:43:32+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/09/11/the-shot/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/theshot.pngThe ShotI eventually decided to title this one "The Shot" but in retrospect I could of easily named it "The real reason why parents don't get their kids vaccinated".2021-03-31T15:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/08/24/succeeding/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/trialanderror.pngSucceedingMost of my fatherly wisdom speeches go better than others. However, if I fail at enough of them I'm sure I'll succeed at some point.2021-03-31T15:33:26+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/08/14/grammy-and-her-purse/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/grammyandherpurse.pngGrammy's PurseMy mom has convinced me that there is a direct correlation between age and purse size.2021-03-30T22:46:04+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/08/07/breakfast/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/breakfast.pngBreakfastAll of those fancy diets have nothing on the sheer number of calories my kids burn screaming about stupid things.2021-03-30T22:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/07/24/google-is-listening/2021-03-30T22:24:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/06/22/happy-birthday/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/happybirthdayjodieandjayme.pngHappy BirthdayHappy 40th Birthday to My Wife, Jodie. and my Sister-in-Law, Jayme ...2021-03-30T16:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/06/02/just-a-little-more-sugar/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hummingbird_square.pngJust a little more sugar ...My dad passed away a year ago. I found it amusing that he loved hummingbirds so much given than he, too, thrived on sugar. Whereas his tiny feathered friends sucked it from his two hummingbird feeders, he got his own fix from cookies, brownies, and other sweets. When my dad passed away I inherited the feeders. I drew this comic in jest of his love for sugar ... and hummingbirds. I miss you, dad. 2021-03-30T16:36:22+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/05/25/well-played/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/justsomeeggs2-square-1.pngWell playedMy brother-in-law, Curtis, inspired this one. I've fallen victim to the same bait-and-switch, too. 2021-03-30T16:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/05/12/happy-mothers-day-2/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/mothers-day-2019.pngHappy Mother's DaySometimes I like my daughters' version of lyrics better, too. 2021-03-30T15:53:08+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/05/05/free-lunch/2021-03-30T15:46:04+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/04/30/comic-number-100/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/my-100th-comic-square.pngMy 100th ComicI've been told that for every good drawing there are hundreds, if not thousands, of bad ones. I admit that I have killed my fair share of trees and disgraced their remains with some pretty horrible scribbling. However, today I celebrate - here's my hundredth "keeper"!2021-03-29T23:07:55+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/04/17/responsibility/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/responsible.pngResponsibility"Let's adopt a dog!", I said. "It'll teach the kids to be more responsible!", I said. Sucker..... 2021-03-29T23:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/04/10/sweet-nothings/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sweet-whispers_square.pngSweet nothings ...Yup, this is my youngest daughter. Sweet and sour and no inner monologue whatsoever.2021-03-29T22:15:54+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/04/04/the-myrmecologist/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/all-about-ants_square.pngThe Myrmecologist ...Some kids like ants. Some kids like to talk. My friend Lora's son, Logan, is both those kids cranked up to eleven. Next time I'll have to think twice before breaking out the RAID, or at least offer my condolences. 2021-03-29T22:13:01+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/11/27/sugar-them-up-and-send-them-home/2021-03-29T21:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/11/14/little-free-library/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/littlefreelibrary.pngLittle Free LibraryWe installed a "Little Free Library" in out front yard. For the most part it's curious kids and avid readers, but occasionally we get some opportunists....2021-03-29T21:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/10/30/laundry-day/2021-03-29T21:48:14+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/09/02/game-day/2021-03-29T21:46:35+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/07/02/if-trees-could-talk/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/oaksinprotest.pngIf trees could talkI love oak trees. Occasionally my family and I are invited to stay at our friends' cabin in Angelus Oaks and I am always drawn to them. They are gnarled, musty, and just a little spooky. I'm pretty sure the old trees have a lot of stories to tell, too. 2021-03-29T21:40:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/05/04/kids-saving-critters/2021-03-29T21:39:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/04/09/comic-con/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/comiccon.pngComic ConCongratulations to the Olmsted Family for making the winning bid on a custom comic at the 2nd Annual Westwood Elementary Gala. They are big pop culture fans. Fortunately, so am I ...2021-03-29T21:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/03/05/saving-money/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/savingmoney.pngSaving MoneyThis is my friend. Yes, this happened. Yes, I am concerned for his safety. No, I can't make this stuff up. The good news is that he survived and successfully painted the walls of his staircase - and saved a few bucks.2021-03-29T21:36:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/01/10/weeding-the-yard/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/236-sa-wing-part-2.pngWeeding the front yardWe all know that guy. The guy that can swap out an engine in as much time as it takes a normal dude to put air in the tires. That guy is my neighbor and this really happened....2021-03-29T21:15:59+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/01/05/the-swingset/2021-03-29T21:13:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/01/wardrobe-negotiation-fail/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final4.pngWardrobe Negotiation FailThey never have a compelling argument, but at least they're dressed.2021-03-29T21:13:06+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/11/14/all-good-artists-sign-their-work/2021-03-29T21:12:39+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/10/17/dont-feed-the-birds/2021-03-29T21:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/10/05/desperate-times-call-for-desperate-measure/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final9.pngDesperate times call for desperate measuresMy cousin has an adventurous toddler who likes to crawl out of his crib. I drew this to try and cheer him up.2021-03-29T21:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/10/02/entomology/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final10.pngEntomologyTurns out one of my daughters best friends is obsessed with ants - so I drew him a picture.2021-03-29T21:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/28/the-lucrative-career-of-a-comic-book-artist/2021-03-29T21:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/17/hammocks/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final12.pngHammocksHammocks always look so much more relaxing in pictures ... funny how those pictures never have kids.2021-03-29T21:00:56+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/26/back-to-school/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/backtoschool.pngBack to ... schoolWelcome back ... moms2021-03-29T20:56:58+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/06/18/happy-fathers-day/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final17.pngHappy Father's DayI drew this for a friend to give to her daughters to give to their dad for Father's Day. She told me that her husband looked forward to getting hugs from his daughters after coming home from a long days work. The feeling is mutual.2021-03-29T20:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/23/i-hate-getting-blah-blah-blahd/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final14.pngI hate getting blah, blah, blah'dSometimes inspiration comes from other families. I've never been blah, blah. blah's myself - but I don't think I'd like it that much.2021-03-29T20:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/03/26/let-there-be-light-or-not/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/safety-light-square.pngLet there be light ... or notMy friend, Kristen, inspired me for this one. She's "vertically challenged", so just short enough to fall beneath the motion sensor for her porch light. Apparently, this is a common occurrence for her....2021-03-29T18:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/03/21/the-game-of-life/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/the-game-of-life-square.pngThe Game of LifeMy mom told me that her original tuition was $400 per semester at a private university ( University of San Diego ) in the late 60's. Today that number is just shy of $30,000. Life just got a little too real...2021-03-29T18:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/03/09/true-love/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/firstdatepoem-1.pngTrue LoveWe've all been there - but not my wife, she never farts.2021-03-29T18:35:13+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/02/23/all-to-myself/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/polarplunge.pngAll to myselfThe coolest thing about winter is that you get the whole pool to yourself - of you're crazy ( or young ) enough.2021-03-29T18:29:33+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/02/14/happy-valentines-day-2/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/valentines-e1550164517605.pngHappy Valentine's DayLove is messy ...2021-03-29T17:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/02/02/going-fishing/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/goingfishing-facebook.pngGoing FishingSo, we decided to go fishing. Now don't get me wrong - I love fish. I just don't love TO fish. I prefer to try my luck at the supermarket or at restaurant than with a rod and reel. BUT, if you want to catch me something, gut it, cook it, and serve it to me on a platter I'm game ...2021-03-29T17:15:53+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/01/19/under-pressure/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/underpressure.pngUnder PressureDiscussions with my wife over her new Christmas gift inspired this one ...2021-03-29T17:12:25+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2019/01/04/trashcan-jenga/2021-03-29T16:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/24/christmas-eve/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AllGoodChristmasEve_Square.pngChristmas EveFact: The longest day of the year is NOT the summer solstice.2023-09-14T22:39:46+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/23/bad-hair-day/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/goodmorning_rectangle.pngBad Hair DayI had a little Deja' vu the other morning.2021-03-26T22:39:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/18/sedatephobia/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sedateaphobia_Square-e1545115542157.jpgSedateaphobia_Square2021-03-26T21:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/12/a-dogs-best-christmas/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/DogsBestChristmas_Facebook.pngA dogs' best ChristmasSo much for that pine fresh scent.2021-03-26T17:31:15+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/12/10/christmas-tree-shopping/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/theperfectchristmastree-e1544464189905.pngChristmas Tree ShoppingWhen I was little my dad took us out a couple of times to cut down a tree at a "farm". He'd grab his saw. My mom would grab a box of band-aids. And after a few hours my brother and I would come back home to decorate a freshly cut tree ... and a whole new vocabulary of swear words to try out. These days my trees come in a box, it unfolds like an umbrella, and it comes pre-hung with 5000 twinkly LED lights. Merry Christmas!2021-03-26T17:21:09+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/11/17/learn-what-you-love/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/learnwhatyoulove-e1542481109202.pngLearn what you loveI love books. I love that my daughter loves books, too.2021-03-26T17:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/11/15/that-is-a-lot-of-hair/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/thatsalotofhair-e1616777341604.pngThat's a lot of hairI think the “haircut fairy” is going to have to pay her a visit one night ...2021-03-26T16:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/10/23/the-bus-to-mos-eisley/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/bustomoseisley_facebook.pngThe Bus to Mos EisleyI rode public transit to work for almost 8 years and there were days that I saw things that made my jaw drop. One of my bus buddies that rode with me started calling our bus "The Bus to Mos Eisley". I cracked up and immediately started drawing this. I apologize but if you're not a Star Wars geek you're probably not going to get it ...2021-03-26T15:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/10/21/happy-halloween/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/halloweenyardwork_facebook.pngHappy HalloweenSometimes the Halloween decorating just takes care of itself.2021-03-26T15:19:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/10/09/fortress-of-solitude/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fortressofsolitude_facebook.pngFortress of SolitudeMy wife and I have shared multiple stories of our daughters needing our attention just as soon as we set foot in the bathroom. So, I started thinking. What if Superman was a dad? And, what if it was his son pounding on the bathroom door? 2021-03-26T15:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/09/24/so-i-went-mountain-biking/2021-03-25T22:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/07/29/little-plumbers/2021-03-25T16:48:40+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/09/20/mother-of-dragons/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/motherofdragons_facebook-e1616690213250.pngMother of Dragons"D" is for Dragon. My oldest daughter loves them. My wife and I have given her a quite a few Ty Beanie Boo Dragons. Each night she will carefully line them up next to her in bed before falling asleep.2021-03-25T16:37:03+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/08/09/bored/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bored-full-e1616690127197.pngBoredSchool starts in less than two weeks. Just sayin'...2021-03-25T16:35:50+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/02/14/happy-valentines-day/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/valentines.pngHappy Valentine's DayHappy Valentine's Day to my wife, sweetheart, best friend, and mommy extraordinaire!2021-03-25T16:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/03/meanwhile-in-the-office-bathroom/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/comic.pngMeanwhile, in the office bathroom ...Something to think about while you're "sitting" around the office tomorrow....2021-03-25T16:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/05/24/dog-chit-chat/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final19.pngDog Chit ChatI am pretty sure this is what my dog is thinking every time I bag up one of his poops.2021-03-25T17:37:19+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/09/13/curls/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/geneticcurls_facebook-e1616687584290.pngCurlsMy youngest and my wife actually had this heated discussion under very similar circumstances.2021-03-25T15:54:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/09/07/milk-and-cookies/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/grandpacookies_facebook.pngMilk and CookiesThis one is for my dad, Gary Vandervort, who passed away in July. He taught me everything I needed to know. I miss him.2021-03-25T15:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/08/18/when-grandparents-babysit/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/poppopbabysitter-facebook.pngWhen grandparents babysitSomeday in the near future I am totally expecting this ...2021-03-25T15:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/06/26/happy-place/2021-03-24T20:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/06/15/checkers/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/checkers.pngCheckersI'm always up for house rules - especially when they involve chocolate!2021-03-24T16:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/06/14/westwood-elementary/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/westwoodelementary.pngWestwood ElementaryA picture of my daughters' elementary school and mascot (I'll let you fine him). A friend had me draw this as a backdrop for a gift she prepared for a retiring teacher.2021-03-24T16:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/06/04/a-quick-trip-to-costco/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/costcoexpress.pngA quick trip to CostcoI did this once. With no cart and just a carton of eggs in my arm I was able to hustle and pirouette around the throngs of shoppers. It was a beautiful display of agility but fraught with danger! With no cart to shield me from the others I was risking life and limb - or at least being run over by a wheel.2021-03-24T16:30:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/05/22/trump-is-pure-gold/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/goldmine.jpgTrump is pure goldSeriously, I can't make up half the stuff I hear on the news these days ...2021-03-24T16:20:17+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/05/16/cone-of-shame/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dignity.pngCone of shameEvery time I see a dog with one of these on now I can't help but think of Dug, the Golden Retriever in Pixar's "Up"...2021-03-24T16:16:34+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/01/fidget-cube/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/anxiety.pngFidget CubeMy wife bought me a "Fidget Cube". It's a neat little plastic cube with button, switches, and knobs - all designed to keep anxious hands, such as mine, preoccupied. Unfortunately, it's also noisy and makes "clicking" noises every time something is toggled on it. While it has helped me dial down my own anxiety, I am pretty sure it has ratcheted up that of my co-worker's.2021-03-23T20:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/05/10/brinner/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brinner.pngBrinnerIt's breakfast for dinner - it's "Brinner", and my family and I love it.2021-03-23T16:45:22+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/03/26/computer-ergonomics/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/computer-ergonomics.pngComputer ErgonomicsThese are actual renderings of my daughters at the computer. Meanwhile, I have a pinched nerve in my elbow, a bad back, and carpal tunnel.2021-03-23T16:28:07+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/02/27/the-struggle-is-real/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/itsfreezinginhere.pngThe struggle is realYes, my wife does have a jacket like that. It's part of her "summer wear" collection. 2021-03-22T22:38:50+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/02/16/the-dog-did-it/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/thedogdidit.pngThe dog did it...but, he really did!2021-03-22T22:32:33+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/02/09/trailer-of-solitude/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/motorhomeofsolitude.pngTrailer of SolitudeA man's trailer is his castle ...2021-03-22T16:19:59+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/01/29/roar/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/myroarislouder.pngRoarI'll be honest. I really just wanted to draw some dragons...2021-03-22T16:13:49+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2018/01/19/school-fundraiser/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/westwoodgalapromo.pngSchool FundraiserI hope to see everyone at the 2nd Annual Westwood Elementary Gala on January 27th! I'm auctioning off a custom comic to raise money for the school. Heck, I might even bid on it myself...2021-03-22T16:07:57+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/31/happy-new-years-2018/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/248-slept-through-new-years.pngHappy New Years 2018I'm pretty sure this is how it is going to go down tonight ...2021-03-21T20:28:01+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/22/nintendo-switch-christmas/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final.pngI don’t know who’s more excited about Christmas this year...The new Nintendo Switch is the NES of my youth. Personally, I still prefer the blocky, pixilated 8-bit graphics and rectangular controllers. Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A Start, right?2021-03-21T20:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/19/happy-hanukkah-from-my-crazy-family/2021-03-21T20:17:43+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/10/its-just-dog-kisses-right/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final1.pngIt's just dog kisses, right? RIGHT?I've heard it been said that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's, however I have my doubts.2021-03-21T20:11:53+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/12/06/this-one-is-for-you-mom/2021-03-21T20:05:31+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/11/22/bedtime/2021-03-20T17:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/11/08/when-the-humans-are-away/2021-03-20T17:40:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/21/lullaby/2021-03-20T17:36:00+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/10/28/fatherly-wisdom/2021-03-20T17:34:38+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/10/24/sighteseeing/2021-03-20T03:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/21/clutch/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/51-clutch.pngClutchWe all have one of those learning-to-drive stories. This one was with my dad. He had just finished restoring a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle for me for my 16th Birthday complete with a "Corvette Yellow" paint job. After presenting it to me, hopping and hopping into the passengers seat, I proceeded to "slip the clutch" and rammed it into the rear end of our neighbor's raised pickup - obliterating the just-painted hood. He just looked at me with a blank stare, got out, and shook his head.2021-03-19T18:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/04/30/shes-got-skills/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final22.pngShe's got skillsPokémon skills translate well outside of the game, too. My wife and oldest have been playing for years and they have yet to step into oncoming traffic.2021-03-19T17:52:05+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/10/dance-moves/2021-03-19T17:45:47+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/09/12/lack-of-privacy/2021-03-19T17:43:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/18/its-a-sellers-market/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cheepcheap.pngIt's a seller's market ...Southern California Real Estate2021-03-19T16:12:48+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/13/dinner-come-for-the-food-stay-for-the-theatrics/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/delicious.pngDinner. Come for the food. Stay for the theatrics ...Dinnertime is like this every night at my house, assuming that you can get them to sit down.2021-03-19T16:12:14+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/10/convenience/2021-03-19T15:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/02/02/the-wall/2021-03-19T15:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/08/01/fortunately-they-havent-figured-this-out-yet/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/7-allowance.pngFortunately, they haven't figured this out yet ...I wish I had thought of this when I was a kid.2021-03-18T15:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/07/15/political-progress/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/page.pngPolitical ProgressMy mom is very political so naturally I like to provoke her. I'm not a big fan of President Trump, but for better or worse, he is a master of social media.2021-03-18T15:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/06/24/my-father-in-law-the-turtle-whisperer/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final16.pngMy father-in-law the turtle whisperer....My family has owned a couple of tortoises now. My father-in-law, Bert, took a liking to them because they always came when he called them. I think he thought it was affection. I didn't have the heart to tell him that it was because they were just hungry.2021-03-18T15:26:44+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/06/01/there-is-no-closet-that-can-contain-my-moms-sense-of-style/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final18.pngThere is no closet that can contain my mom's sense of styleThis is my mom, the fashionista. Her closet defies space and time ... mostly space. After remodeling her house almost 30 years ago her sole regret was that she had only made it bigger.2021-03-18T15:20:49+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/05/17/pigs-cute-and-edible/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final20.pngPigs: Cute and edibleMy niece loves pigs, she thinks they're delicious.2021-03-17T23:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/05/07/just-like-mom/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/final21.pngJust Like MomMy wife makes the best cookies - or so I have been told. Between my daughters eating the rejects and the rest being devoured at her open houses, I've never actually tasted one. If you're ever looking for a new home, or have a sweet tooth, or both, I highly recommend stopping by the next time she's holding one.2021-03-17T22:58:29+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/04/21/white-noise/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/79-white-noise-e1615997867889.pngWhite NoiseThere's a whole industry built up around "white noise" machines that play comforting sounds throughout the night to help people sleep. What the machines are lacking are all those uncomfortable, let's call them "spousal embellishments", that I feel are equally important. Well good news! I have the solution!2024-01-03T21:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/04/05/running-girl/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/17-running-girl-published.png17 - Running Girl - PublishedBoys chasing girls. Girls chasing boys. Sure, it's cute in preschool, but my guess is the novelty is short lived. 2021-03-17T18:11:28+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/22/timecard/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/timecard-e1615997182447.pngTimecardWe've all had that boss. The one that micromanages your timecard and makes sure that every single minute is accounted for against the proper projects. There's that boss, and this boss ....2021-03-17T18:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/17/carpool/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/40-carpool.pngCarpoolSometimes my mind wanders a bit when my carpool is late. 2021-03-17T18:08:11+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/15/cold/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/6-cold.pngColdMy house in the middle winter. The laundry on the floor that the refuse to wear is just an added bonus2021-03-17T18:07:20+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2017/03/15/copyright/https://drawnandcoded.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/copyright-e1615933570268.pngCopyrightThere's no such thing as bad publicity.2025-07-26T12:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.com/2011/04/18/occasional-xslt-for-the-everyday-developer/2018-11-21T18:30:55+00:00monthlyhttps://drawnandcoded.comdaily1.02025-12-31T20:11:28+00:00