This wraps up the Baby Talk story line. I left things pretty wide open, because I’m having a huge creative block that’s been sticking around for almost a month. I don’t know what’s going to come up on Sunday, so hopefully we’ll all be pleasantly surprised.
One more comic in this story line, then on to some one-offs and more lobster. Things are a bit disappointing here, but the next comic will leave this story with hope. Clearly I will not be introducing a baby for the time being, though I may revisit the guy’s inner dialog with the daughter he imagines he will have. It is a great mechanism for exploring his maturity.
I have come to the inescapable conclusion that companies can become too big for their own good. Also, with the way many large companies treat the public and their employees, is it any wonder that distrust is so infectious and pervasive that it seems to be an epidemic? If you’re reading this and are in a position to make changes at your company (ha!) you may want to check how you deal with the public and with your employees. Make sure it is fair not only with respect to the letter of the law, but to the spirit of the law as well. Whether or not you are part of the problem, the collective image is very negative right now. A little bit will go a long way.
Individuals, we should deal with each other fairly in letter and in spirit, too. First, companies are made up of individuals. This might help. Second, we as individuals can’t expect lofty ethical standards of corporations if we don’t hold ourselves to the same. Lead by example (and vote with your wallet).
It’s good to be back in the swing of things! Unfortunately I started on a more serious arc when I backed off the updates, but I’ll bring the comic back to a lighthearted tone for a while after this.
“Yes” but No will be explained in the upcoming comic. Suffice it to say, at this time, it looks as if the baby talk has hit an impasse.