Silly Daddy Powered by Sleep Energy

Comic is an ink drawing on 8.5" x 5.5" paper by Joe Chiappetta, 2010.

My children were having a conversation about the deep secrets of the universe when my daughter said, "I have sleep energy."

Puzzled, my son asked, "How does that work?"

As if the explanation was obvious, my daughter replied, "I use it when I sleep."

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Silly Daddy Has Powerful Family Ties

Comic is an ink drawing on 8.5" x 5.5" paper by Joe Chiappetta, 2010.

Frustrated while trying to get dressed for a business meeting, I said to my wife, "Do you know how much energy I've wasted over the years in tying ties? Probably enough to power a whole town!"

Just in case it's not completely obvious, I hate wearing neckties.

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Silly Daddy Draws It Like He Sees It

Comic is an ink drawing on 8.5" x 5.5" paper by Joe Chiappetta, 2010.

Pointing to one of my recent comic drawings, my daughter Maria said, "Dad, do you realize that I'm an adult, yet you still draw me like a kid?"
Extremely sentimental, I replied, "That's because you'll always be my baby."

If you are not a parent and you have a hard time understanding the depth of this comic, see this movie: Father of the Bride (15th Anniversary Edition)

My Latest Self Portrait, Temporarily

This started out as a drawing of LaSalle Street in downtown Chicago's financial district, but then I made the cityscape all futuristic.

Comic is an ink drawing on 5.5" x 8.5" paper by Joe Chiappetta, 2010.

Holding up a new drawing, I proudly declared, "This is my latest self portrait."

My wife added smartly, "Not if you make another one."

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