Hi John!

Wow COVID sucks!

But I finally tested negative.

Now I just have to start feeling better.

I did a short video the other day about stages of authenticity.

I'll share them with you here.

BUT FIRST...

In this week's email:

Cartoon of The Week: It's about divorce & abuse!
Dad Jokes: IDK.
Painting: Updated Christ Collage.
Quotes: Wendell Berry

Okay, here we go.

CARTOON OF THE WEEK

God Hates Abuse

Once in a while I'll draw a cartoon that I could never predict would do so well.

I've been struggling with COVID this last week, and I drew this one with a fever between naps just to post something.

And then it went nuts.

Read the comments by clicking the link below.

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DAD JOKE OF THE WEEK

I've asked a lot of people what "IDK" means. Know one seems to know.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

IN THIS HOUSE WE LOVE... without the fine print!

These prints are very popular, and that makes me happy. This is just one of them. I think we have 7 so far with different text and colors. They're very positive, bright, optimistic, and look great in homes, classes, churches, offices, etc. Also... 10% OFF ALL PRINTS this weekend with coupon "ALLPRINTS".

Watch The Very Short Video

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POST OF THE WEEK

WOLVES AND FALSE PROPHETS

Someone sent me this graphic privately. They said they got it from a former school of hers.

I crossed out her name and shared it as a joke.

I said, "I always wanted to be #1 at something, but I wasn't expecting this!"

AND IT WENT VIRAL!!!!

Insane how things go.

I was the original poster, but now it's gone far and wide.

Some who saw it said they're right. Others said it was quite an impressive lineup.

For me it was a joke.

I thought you might like to see it.

Click below to read the comments.

CLICK HERE TO READ COMMENTS

NEW PRINT OF THE WEEK

THE NEW CHRIST COLLAGE

This is my new Christ Collage. We made a couple of changes.

Can you tell what they are?

Okay... let me help.

First of all, we added borders between the 16 different images. It looks cleaner and just pops more for the eyes.

Secondly, we replaced one of the Images of Christ.

Can you tell which one?

Okay I'll tell you. We replaced "Higher" with "Border Baby". There were people who wanted the Collage but couldn't or wouldn't dare show it with a person smoking weed on it. I'm in Canada and, naively, I didn't think of this when I assembled the Collage. I still think it's fine, and there are original versions our there. But this one with the brown baby at the border is more universal in appeal.

I hope you like it.

Also, you can use your 10% coupon "ALLPRINTS" for this too!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE NEW PRINT

AUTHENTICITY

Where Are You on my Scale of Authenticity

The other day I posed a quick video on the stages of authenticity I went through. So many people related to it that I thought I would share it with you here. If you prefer to just watch the video, you can do so HERE.

So, my stages of authenticity were:

1. I wasn't even aware of who my authentic self was. So I was completely compliant. I pretty much just remember trying to not upset the apple cart all the time. Keeping things peaceful. I was zero authenticity and all compliance.

2. Then, when I started to discover who my authentic self was, I started experimenting and expressing my authentic self. If there were negative reactions I would pull back. If there were positive receptions, I would dare to become even more authentic. I spent a long time here.

3. The third stage is where I am all authentic and very little compliance. Although, one of the things my isolation during COVID has revealed to me, is that I'm still quite compliant. I have more to say, and I know they are going to offend some of my fans and thrust me even further into the heretical domain.

So... for me... being authentic involves risk. Many people think I have so much courage. But if they knew, they would see that I have a very tender heart that longs to be loved and is afraid of rejection.

But nothing will overpower my desire for personal freedom and authenticity.

So... I'm buckling up for the ride ahead.

Where are you on this scale?

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Society thinks "pretence is an adequate substitute for reality" (Wendell Berry, in Grubbs', Conversations with Wendell Berry).

One more thing...

Holy moly COVID kicked my ass. Vaccinated and all! But at least I'm alive. And I don't think, so far, I'll have any lingering after effects. Hope not anyway.

Even though I tested negative today, finally, I still feel very fatigued. So give me time!

Anyway... much love my friends. And don't forget to take advantage of the 10% off sale this weekend with coupon code "ALLPRINTS".

Thanks, with love,

David

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