I am an idiot.

I was sure I packed everything this time.
Toothbrush, extra socks (it sucks washing socks while on the road, but I've had to do it), paper, cell phone charger.... everything EXCEPT my beloved Wacom pen.

I feel like I am missing a limb, or at least several digits from my right hand.

This of course proves that airport security sucks. I mean really - how could those guys let me past the gate without my Wacom pen?

TSA rep: Ma'am, may we check inside your bag?
Brasse: Sure fing. Mind tha tribbles.
TSA rep: ~rummages around, gets poked and bitten by various items~
Brasse: ~sweats and ponders the concept of "full cavity search" by some ugly, scary person~ TSA rep: I'm afraid we can't let you through, ma'am. You are missing your Wacom pen. Without it you are a danger to society.
Brasse: ~bursts into tears~

I am SO fired.

Whatever will I do without that $25/month??

At least the pen is at HOME and not lost somewhere. That saves me $60 plus shipping to get it replaced.

I tried to talk Wren or Eric into doing a "guest comic" but they either laughed, snorted derisively, or both.

What? ANYONE can do a comic you say? COOL!

If anyone out there wants to try their hand at this most elevated of art forms, it needs to be precisely 610px wide. Height is less important, but mine are usually 330px high. These measurements are INCLUSIVE of the outer borders.

Send me what you've got... try to keep it in reasonable taste, and prepare for my witty and acerbic commentary to make fun of it - I mean to thank you for it!

send to: brasse@thebrasse.com

Maybe I can think up a lame prize to ensure that it's not worth your effort. =P

Meanwhile, I will be at AGDC for the next four days, feeling the pain of my phantom limb. I hope no one uses a tablet within my sight, or I may be forced to mug them for the pen.

;-)#