And Now, For Something Completely Different

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.

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.

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.

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!

M311 Right To Remain Silent

 

 

 

 

About billabbottcartoons

Published, licensed humorous artist. My work has appeared in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Reader's Digest, Harvard Business Review, Medical Economics, American Fitness, Long Island Business Journal, Illinois Busness Journal, and many more. Additionally, my work has been published in greeting cards by various companies around the world including Hallmark UK..
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11 Responses to And Now, For Something Completely Different

  1. 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

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  2. Congrats to you both! What a beautiful post to share with us all.

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  3. Mort Cohen says:

    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.

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  4. Annie says:

    Great post! Love getting a peek into other creative people’s lives :-D

    Reply

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