A Special Day. Thank You.

 

This is a day to count my blessings. Catching my breath and smelling the wildflowers. (Photo Credit – @LeeHillerLondon) “Pinkfire Wildflowers”.

(Photo Credit – @LeeHillerLondon) “Pinkfire Wildflowers”.

I didn’t expect there to be any parades or big celebrations on March 19, a typical Tuesday.

LTCartoons & Gifts celebrates 27 years today. The only other things I’ve done for 27 straight years is breathe, sleep, and eat.

I’ve received a great deal of support from my amazing wife, whose helped me change my whole outlook on life. She is Lee Hiller-London (aka Lee Hiller) and she is the most hard-working, capable and knowledgeable person I know. Here is one of her latest designs.  So you can imagine I stay in awe working with her. Her art and gift-designing skills are often peerless (imho). 

This is one of Lee’s latest creations – a cup and the surrounding items are included. We are viewing one of her posters. It is quite impressive!

Discovering that I am on the Autism Spectrum has made a huge impact on my life. It was as if a dam had burst and my creativity started to flow like never before. On the other hand, Lee doesn’t have ASD but is incredibly talented in art and gift design. I am truly amazed and mesmerized by her creations, which I believe will always remain timeless classics.

Blue Holster Cult

This isn’t what I expected at 69, but God works in mysterious ways.

Writing comedy in today’s world has become quite challenging. However, I want to clarify that I am not insensitive to the fact that the world is currently facing numerous crises, and that people are suffering. Despite the difficulties, I do everything within my limited ability to contribute to positive change. Humor is not a typical career choice; it’s not something a child usually dreams of becoming when they grow up. But here we are.  Without the help of the team illustrators for the past 10+ years Tom Kerr and Serhii Rudenko, we’d be slowly limping along.  They put a whole new look and feel to the cartoon.  Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart. 

 

“I want you to know that I often think about you, the audience. I am not pretending to be modest when I say that I learn from you, I appreciate your sense of humor, care for you, and hope that our paths crossing has been as positive for you as it has been for me.”

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I’ve been messing around with cartoons and writing since March 19, 1997. I remain in pretty good spirits and thus far Lee has put up with me.  She’s got patience.  You should see her shop of designer gifts. You can catch my newest funny giftshop at this link. I can’t even begin to thank everyone for all your support.  I’m proud that I can say we’re still “Number One” (offbeat cartoons and gifts) ranked by Google since 2005 and Bing since 2009.  Thank you for making that happen.  

Studies Regarding Nature And Wildlife Affect Creativity in A Positive Way by Rick London

Studies have indeed shown that spending time in nature can have a positive impact on creativity. Being in a natural environment can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation, which in turn can enhance cognitive functioning and encourage creative thinking.

Additionally, exposure to the sights, sounds, and textures of nature can stimulate the brain and inspire new ideas and perspectives. So, if you’re looking for a way to boost your creativity, spending time in nature could be a great place to start!

It’s amazing how much nature can impact us, even if we don’t fully realize it at the time. I enjoyed some exciting adventures on rivers, lakes, oceans and forests growing up, and while I may not have fully appreciated them at the time, it’s never too late to reconnect with nature and all its benefits. Having given a second chance, nature tricked me into being more creative.

Spending time in natural settings, whether it’s a local park or a remote wilderness area, can provide a sense of peace and well-being that can be hard to find elsewhere. It’s never too late to open yourself up to the beauty and magic of nature, and who knows what amazing things you might discover as you explore the natural world around you.

Cartoons that feature wildlife and nature can be a fun and engaging way to help people connect with the natural world. By introducing viewers to different animals and their habitats, these cartoons can help to raise awareness about important environmental issues and inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around us.

Plus, cartoons that showcase nature can be a great way to encourage kids (and adults!) to get outside and explore their own local environments. It’s wonderful to see media that celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world, and I hope that more cartoons and other forms of media will continue to do so in the future.

Having a designated “Genius Pad” (an early writing teacher suggested this) with you at all times is a fantastic way to capture those sudden sparks of inspiration and keep track of your creative ideas. It’s easy to think that we’ll remember something important, but in reality, our memory can be quite fleeting.

By having a pen and pad on hand, you can jot down your thoughts and ideas as they come to you, ensuring that you don’t lose any valuable insights or inspiration. It’s a simple but effective strategy that can help to boost your creativity and keep you on track with your writing goals.

Rick London launched LTCartoons & Odd Gifts in an abandoned aluminum shack in rural Ms.  His project reached Google #1 ranked offbeat cartoons & funny gifts and has remained #1 since that time.