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This is a hand-drawn illustration of the Grinch, a fictional character from the story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch’s face is green with a fuzzy texture, reflecting his fur. His expression is sly and mischievous, with a long curved smile, upturned eyebrows, and half-lidded, slightly narrowed eyes. He looks cunning and smug with a calculated demeanor. He is wearing a bright red Santa Claus hat trimmed with fluffy white fur. The hat's floppy end is tipped with a white pom-pom, leaning to the left side of his head. The Grinch's head is slightly tilted, as though he is plotting something.

Bah, humbug: why I (used to) hate Christmas

December 19, 2024December 22, 2025Leave a comment

From grief to gratitude. A holiday reminder that the best gift is time with your loved ones. In 680 words on The Davis Daily.

A simple, black-and-white line drawing featuring two characters side by side. On the left is a character resembling Cousin Itt from The Addams Family. He is drawn as a tall, column-shaped figure entirely covered in long, wavy hair that flows from the top of his head to his feet. He wears a small round hat and glasses that sit over his hair, the only elements distinguishing his face. To the right is a cartoon-like girl with flowing hair that extends outward in large, rounded curls, taking up most of her figure. Her face is small and centred within her hair, with closed eyes and a gentle, content expression. The waves of her hair mirror Cousin Itt’s, creating a visual connection between the two characters.

It gets hairy: the truth of true love

November 6, 20241 Comment

What Hollywood and Disney don’t tell you about true love. In 426 words on The Davis Daily.

This image is a hand-drawn illustration of a blackbird in mid-flight. The bird has its wings spread wide, as though gliding through the air. The bird's body is primarily shaded in black, with hints of subtle red and yellow highlights visible on the underwing. The bird's eye is small but clearly defined, and its beak is thin and slightly curved. The pose of the blackbird suggests a graceful motion, as if it’s soaring effortlessly through the sky.

For Mom

October 30, 2024October 30, 20245 Comments

A 565 word memorial of Jacqueline Jane Davis and the life lessons she left behind.

This is a simple line drawing of an elderly man walking with a cane. The man is dressed in a large coat with pockets on both sides. He’s wearing a flat cap, and his face is without any facial features. His body posture suggests a slow, cautious gait, leaning slightly forward on his cane with his right hand. His pants are loose-fitting, and he’s wearing flat shoes. The drawing uses minimal lines and shading, focusing on the silhouette and clothing details.The sketch portrays age and frailty.

For Dad

September 27, 202414 Comments

454 words rarely said to my old man. Because some things are easier to write than say aloud.

This is a simple heart drawn in pencil. A gradient makes it appear three-dimensional. The heart is shaded in grey tones, with a darker outline around the edges and lighter, textured shading towards the centre. On the upper left side of the heart, there are several circular highlights that resemble light reflections. The overall texture of the heart appears rough, giving it a somewhat weathered or broken appearance.

Fear and Love

September 14, 202410 Comments

What fear and love look and feel like. In 515 personal words on The Davis Daily.

This image is a hand-drawn illustration of a human eye. The iris is light blue, shading gives it a sense of depth. The pupil is solid black, centred within the iris. Two small white circles suggest light reflecting off the pupil. The sclera, or white part of the eye, has sporadic red, jagged lines, indicating the eye is bloodshot. Short, thin eyelashes extend outwards from the upper and lower lids of the eye. The lashes are more prominent on the upper lid.

The heart, the head, the hockey stick in the eye

September 1, 2024Leave a comment

923 words about the purpose of adversity, post-traumatic growth, and how to see the silver lining.

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