The problem with this cartoon is that it threw people’s ability to distinguish between “gnome” and “genome”.
Garden Variety Genomes
Category: Penn Gwynn
Psychological Feng Shui
For anyone who asks, no, this isn’t going to be Penn’s office look going forward. This is a one-time joke … unless you count the other time I used Lucy’s booth.
Headgear Ole!
This really is how I got in the habit of wearing a hat. It helped my hospice patients distinguish me from other visitors.
Expert Speaker
Now me, I’ve been a whiz at remembering names ever since I took that Bill Carnegie course.
Monkey Business pt 2
Why has this monkey not shown up since? It’s not so much about his anxiety as that I’ve never been satisfied with how he looks.
Social Monkey Business
It seems like this was inspired by some particular event … but now I can’t remember what it was. That’s helpful, huh?
Mixed Nuts
This cartoon went over well with the counselors I know who actually lead group sessions.
Not a Problem
I live in an area where the people who have seen this have not complained or been offended. They just commented, “That sounds like fun!!”
Engraved
It’s been a running joke through the years that the bug (he’s in most of the strips, have you noticed?) is a very good gift-giver.
Crazy for Christmas
I bounced this one off some professional counselors I know. They thought it was funny, and a good motto.