I am immensely fortunate in so many ways. Greatest of all is my family. Earlier this month, my wife and I renewed our vows in the ceremony we had always wanted. Of course, I’m quite concerned about the judgment of any woman crazy enough to marry me twice. Shelly has been incredibly supportive and is the biggest cheerleader for my cartoons. Having someone in your corner means a lot when the going gets tough, and she’s never faltered in her support.
My beautiful Shelly and I beside the small lake, just outside the historic building where we’d had out ceremony and reception.
Two of the finest warriors I’ve ever known and with whom I’ve gone into harms way stood with me during the ceremony – thank you Ed and Dave – your presence made the day extraordinary.
The ceremony just concluded, and Shelly and I are heading out to greet our guests as they enter for the reception. Shelly’s beautiful smile was the beacon that led me home after so many months spent overseas.
My background is a bit far afield of what you’d expect for a cartoonist, but whatever the events that led me here, I’m happy this is the result.
4 year old Aidan is overpowering me, dragging me onto the dance floor.
Thank you to all who follow my work and make every day a pleasure to be a cartoonist.
Cheers!
Bill,
You and your wife are a handsome couple. Congrats! I was a little worried you were going to spill that drink on you when that little boy was pulling you to the dance floor. Wouldn’t look good on that white outfit.
We in the cartooning world come from all walks of life and careers. I’ve been a CPA and cartoon gag writer at the same time for many years.
Kelly Kamowski
Thank you Kelly – CPA to cartoonist – that’s like military to cartoonist – you don’t hear of it too often! Thank you for your post – and I was extra careful with the white uniform – particularly once the wine was being served!
I was in the military too in a way. I’m an Air Force brat. My dad was in the Air Force for 20 years.
I’m grateful for your Dad’s service and for the sacrifices you and your family made as well – thank you!
Congrats to you both! What a beautiful post to share with us all.
Thank you Kathy!
Thank you so much Kathy. Shelly is the most wonderful woman I’ve ever met, and I wanted her to have the best wedding I could provide – I’m a very lucky man!
Congratulations, Bill. Like you, my cartooning career followed military retirement–mine was from the Army. Glad to see other cartoonists share a military background. I enjoy your work, you have a great style.
Thank you Mort, both for your post and for your service to our country. It’s good having another military turned ink-slinger around!
Great post! Love getting a peek into other creative people’s lives
Thank you Annie – I’m glad you enjoyed it!