Or, click below to find all the parts:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Kevin's interview with Gabriel Velez
I sat down and visited with Muppet performer Gabriel Velez, an interview which can be seen at The Muppet Mindset by clicking on the image below! Go meet Gabriel Velez!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas Day 2010
It's a day late; but, well, there was a plan for a video of Muley performing on guitar and singing The Beatles' "Happy Christmas," but, our video wasn't able to be converted for use. Instead, we offer the vocals which we COULD use along with an image of Muley taken during the filming. It won't be as neat as watching him perform on the guitar, but hopefully it'll be fun to hear his message in the song.
Also, mixed in will be images from our holiday happenings which we hope you'll enjoy. In these montage images, you can see Muley's visit to the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis as "Santa Mule" to play with the kids while Santa takes 'orders' for holiday delivery. You can always find ways to donate or volunteer with them by visiting the official website of the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.
You will also see images of Muley and Family as they visit the Airways Police Department here in Memphis, TN. You know, too often the Memphis Police Department are seen in a negative light as kids see them cart off brothers, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins--but, to show their heart Officer Vance Stacks helps head a group of officers who have toy and gift drives in which their police cars are filled to the max with gifts that are brought to the station and put on display for the kids of the community to come and get gifts to their hearts' desires during a time of year when they might not otherwise get any Christmas gifts. What these officers are doing from their hearts are the true meaning and spirit of the holiday, whatever you choose to celebrate!
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and, as always, our very best wishes to all readers and your friends and family, and their friends and families, for 2011!
Also, mixed in will be images from our holiday happenings which we hope you'll enjoy. In these montage images, you can see Muley's visit to the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis as "Santa Mule" to play with the kids while Santa takes 'orders' for holiday delivery. You can always find ways to donate or volunteer with them by visiting the official website of the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis.
You will also see images of Muley and Family as they visit the Airways Police Department here in Memphis, TN. You know, too often the Memphis Police Department are seen in a negative light as kids see them cart off brothers, fathers, mothers, uncles, aunts, cousins--but, to show their heart Officer Vance Stacks helps head a group of officers who have toy and gift drives in which their police cars are filled to the max with gifts that are brought to the station and put on display for the kids of the community to come and get gifts to their hearts' desires during a time of year when they might not otherwise get any Christmas gifts. What these officers are doing from their hearts are the true meaning and spirit of the holiday, whatever you choose to celebrate!
Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS, and, as always, our very best wishes to all readers and your friends and family, and their friends and families, for 2011!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
The Christmas Card 2010 - Part 3
Well, folks, here is the winning decision for this year's Christmas Card. I tried to get to get out as many as possible; but, I think I missed one or two. Finding themselves in a position that isn't necessarily a part of the meaning of Christmas, our troupe of performers are left in the cold as a member of the band goes solo:
And, of course, no good holiday treat is complete without an appearance from *gulp!* Santa Fish!
Want to know more about Santa Fish? Click on the image above! You'll be sorry you did!
Finally, long ago, we posted about our thoughts of what Christmas is all about, and we still agree that Linus has it right. You can visit that post by clicking here.
Oh, and will there be a Christmas Video? Stay tuned (but turn the sound down, a 6 year old mule can only sing so well)!
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And, of course, no good holiday treat is complete without an appearance from *gulp!* Santa Fish!
Want to know more about Santa Fish? Click on the image above! You'll be sorry you did!
Finally, long ago, we posted about our thoughts of what Christmas is all about, and we still agree that Linus has it right. You can visit that post by clicking here.
Oh, and will there be a Christmas Video? Stay tuned (but turn the sound down, a 6 year old mule can only sing so well)!
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Saturday, December 18, 2010
Santa Mule is Hanging 'Round Town!
Muley will make an appearance to help pass out gifts to underprivileged children as "Santa Mule" at the Airways Blvd. Police Station at 2234 Truiit. They are located inside the old Army Depot on Airways near Ketchum. The Christmas dinner for the kids and their families starts at 6pm.
UPDATE: Images are now online!
UPDATE: Images are now online!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Some Muley Goodness Spread Around!
December 11, 2010 - Ronald McDonald House visit:
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
As always, Muley donned his Santa Mule costume and made his way across town to his pet charity, the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Lots of fun was had--seeing old friends, making new ones...it's such a treat to go visit.
You can learn more about making donations or event-planning by visiting the official website of the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. In the meantime, feel free to visit the photo album by clicking on the following image.
But, if it is art that you're looking for, then look no further because you can click on either of the images below to see caricatures of Muley from his collector sketchbook, or art made by his friends and fans. Click on either image to visit!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
As always, Muley donned his Santa Mule costume and made his way across town to his pet charity, the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. Lots of fun was had--seeing old friends, making new ones...it's such a treat to go visit.
You can learn more about making donations or event-planning by visiting the official website of the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. In the meantime, feel free to visit the photo album by clicking on the following image.
But, if it is art that you're looking for, then look no further because you can click on either of the images below to see caricatures of Muley from his collector sketchbook, or art made by his friends and fans. Click on either image to visit!
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
MULEY-MINI: THE MAGI PART 2
Happy Holidaze!
I call it that because the entire holiday season is spent with folks 'bustling' here and there and everywhere to buy those last-minute gifts for everyone. Of course, I always tell people that 1) my greatest gift is their friendship and 2) don't buy me anything--I'll get me stuff I need/want and say it's from them, and they can get something for themselves and say it's from me! It's easier and you're guaranteed to get what you want.
Gift-giving, it is said, began with the Magi who appeared to Jesus' manger with Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. But, what did these gifts mean? Well, gold represented that the child would be royalty. Frankincense was believed to carry our prayers to heaven. Myrrh (and now you'll get Roy Duck's meaning in the last posting) was used as an embalming oil and represented that the infant was born only to die for the world.
It was nice to know that something nobody expected was the gift of Salvation through Jesus. It is unappreciated by those who don't belive, underappreciated by those who do, and then there are those who are indifferent just 'because.' Around here, we're not preachy and aren't going to rub our readers' noses in our beliefs; but, there is reason to believe a lot more than there is reason to doubt!
And I also have reason to believe that Christ has a great sense of humor, and so won't mind that the following "Magi" have appeared in this Muley-Mini (also a failed idea for this year's Christmas card) bearing their own gifts:
I call it that because the entire holiday season is spent with folks 'bustling' here and there and everywhere to buy those last-minute gifts for everyone. Of course, I always tell people that 1) my greatest gift is their friendship and 2) don't buy me anything--I'll get me stuff I need/want and say it's from them, and they can get something for themselves and say it's from me! It's easier and you're guaranteed to get what you want.
Gift-giving, it is said, began with the Magi who appeared to Jesus' manger with Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh. But, what did these gifts mean? Well, gold represented that the child would be royalty. Frankincense was believed to carry our prayers to heaven. Myrrh (and now you'll get Roy Duck's meaning in the last posting) was used as an embalming oil and represented that the infant was born only to die for the world.
It was nice to know that something nobody expected was the gift of Salvation through Jesus. It is unappreciated by those who don't belive, underappreciated by those who do, and then there are those who are indifferent just 'because.' Around here, we're not preachy and aren't going to rub our readers' noses in our beliefs; but, there is reason to believe a lot more than there is reason to doubt!
And I also have reason to believe that Christ has a great sense of humor, and so won't mind that the following "Magi" have appeared in this Muley-Mini (also a failed idea for this year's Christmas card) bearing their own gifts:
Hoping your holidays are wonderful!
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Three Not-So Wise Men
Or, in Roy Duck's case, maybe a wise-quacker!
Of course, we never really knew (even from the Holy Bible) that Jesus' manger was made of wood and in a stable out back of the inn, and that the wise men (magi) were only numbered by 3 as they rode in on their camels this night with their gifts. As a matter of fact, the 'stable' could have been a small cave-carved portion in limestone, and there could have been 3 wise men or 20--there isn't a reference to that, only to the number of gifts. There also isn't - to my knowledge - any reference to a little drummer boy in the scriptures.
Still, here is a Muley-Mini which actually was pencilled to be this year's Christmas Card, although another idea won out!
When I quickly inked it, there is a bit of a tangent: can you see it? Hope it's a fun one for you! Oh, and the joke is a bit obscure about the myrrh: do you get it? Do you need an explanation?
If you understand it, comment below!
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Of course, we never really knew (even from the Holy Bible) that Jesus' manger was made of wood and in a stable out back of the inn, and that the wise men (magi) were only numbered by 3 as they rode in on their camels this night with their gifts. As a matter of fact, the 'stable' could have been a small cave-carved portion in limestone, and there could have been 3 wise men or 20--there isn't a reference to that, only to the number of gifts. There also isn't - to my knowledge - any reference to a little drummer boy in the scriptures.
Still, here is a Muley-Mini which actually was pencilled to be this year's Christmas Card, although another idea won out!
When I quickly inked it, there is a bit of a tangent: can you see it? Hope it's a fun one for you! Oh, and the joke is a bit obscure about the myrrh: do you get it? Do you need an explanation?
If you understand it, comment below!
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
It's Sinusy Season
Well, you all will know that (if your sinuses attack you) I always recommend the Neti Pot. Gravity pulls the water through your nose and washes out your sinuses, relieving you from sinus blockage, sinus headaches and pressure, drainage that could cause you to have a sore throat or get bronchitis.
I do recommend, also, that you use it as directed; not as Buford uses it here:
Of course, later, Buford caught Muley misusing it as well.
The brand I suggest is below. It's what I use. It will help you!
Basically, what I do is get some lukewarm water (too hot and it burns your sinuses and you talk funny, too cold and you feel like you're drowning), and pour in a packet of the sinus rinse. I put a thumb over the hole in the lid and one over the spout and shake the snot out of it (ha ha)! I put the spout in one nostril and leaning WAY over (with my head almost upside down) let the water flow. You can breathe through your mouth in this process.
Keep in mind, though, that if it pours too fast it comes back through your sinuses and into your mouth. It's really salty and yucky tasting if that happens, so pour slowly. Have on hand a wash rag to dry your face if you need to, and paper to blow your nose into. It's helpful, or I wouldn't tell you about it.
Keep safe, happy, and well, and I'll do the same!
I do recommend, also, that you use it as directed; not as Buford uses it here:
Of course, later, Buford caught Muley misusing it as well.
The brand I suggest is below. It's what I use. It will help you!
Basically, what I do is get some lukewarm water (too hot and it burns your sinuses and you talk funny, too cold and you feel like you're drowning), and pour in a packet of the sinus rinse. I put a thumb over the hole in the lid and one over the spout and shake the snot out of it (ha ha)! I put the spout in one nostril and leaning WAY over (with my head almost upside down) let the water flow. You can breathe through your mouth in this process.
Keep in mind, though, that if it pours too fast it comes back through your sinuses and into your mouth. It's really salty and yucky tasting if that happens, so pour slowly. Have on hand a wash rag to dry your face if you need to, and paper to blow your nose into. It's helpful, or I wouldn't tell you about it.
Keep safe, happy, and well, and I'll do the same!
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Letters to Papa and Granny
Everyone who knows me knows I say there were a few men who were important to me growing up: Jesus, Popeye, and Indiana Jones. Then, there are my heroes: Charles Schulz, Jim Henson and Hank Ketcham (and even Dan Aykroyd). That caused me to create a painting called "My Heroes" which was painted by hand and looks like stamps or silk-screen.
Let's digress to important people: After Jesus, most dear to my heart was a man who you all know as Papa Roy. He made a great grand-father (and father) figure and was always there to talk to me and (in those times I felt it was hard to deal with) when I would call and ask him, "Will I be all right?" He would reassure me, "Why, sure!" (MAN! I miss that phone call. Nobody else says it as asuredly as he did, so I quit asking and just hope now).
With Papa Roy, my heart's angel was Granny Ethel. Quiet, soft-spoken, unassuming, deep-thinking--she was the grandmother that a lot of us have (but, of course, I'm biased and have to say I like mine better than your's!). I didn't need a mother-figure in my world because my Mama was always there, even now. She's very involved in the whole "broken arm" thing. But, Granny was there as a guide for my religious thoughts, she was someone who (when she spoke) spoke the truth and spoke of important thoughts.
For example, one time as I sat with my Papa and Granny, I asked Granny, "What's the meaning of life?"
"Well," she said, "When all is said and done, I think the meaning of life is to love everybody as much as you can, do as much good as you can, love the Lord, and try to make yourself and others happy."
That made total sense to me. It's a good definition of the meaning of life! So, I turn and asked Papa Roy, "What's the meaning of life to you, Papa Roy?"
"Don't dip snuff!" He exclaimed, without even a pause for thought. "It almost killed me! I got so addicted to it I would use that junk instead of eat, and I wasted down to nothing! I was weak and sick and couldn't hardly do my work! Yep, don't do snuff!"
Umm, ok! Ha ha. In the whole scheme of things, I suppose I can see where not doing snuff is important to defining life: if you use it and die because you didn't eat anymore, then that doesn't sustain life and you can't love everyone and so forth.
Papa Roy was never without his overalls, olive green work shirt, t-shirt under that, and work shoes. And, you could always find him in a cap of some sort, chewing away on some Juicy Fruit chewing gun. Granny Ethel was always dressed in a light shirt with either a t-shirt or tank-top under that, a skirt or pants, and an apron. More often than not she wore open-toed house shoes with socks, or a pair of slippers. Now, this is at home. Papa Roy was wearing whatever he might work in that day; Granny was dressed down at home--but, if you were taking them out, or it was a holiday, or it was a special occasion, they were dressed UP! Yes, Papa Roy would dress UP in his finest overalls, olive green work shirt, t-shirt under that, and work shoes--all new, all clean. Granny Ethel would put in her teeth, fix her hair, and my Mama and aunts had her some nice clothes purchased that they would fix her up in. Both were a handsome couple for grandparents!
Anyway, in 1988 my mother re-married and we moved to Munford, TN. My heart ached because everything I knew was in Holly Springs, MS, and Cornersville, MS. My grandparents would now be nearly 2-and-a-half hours away. But, if I didn't call them I would send them a letter.
Here is a letter from circa 1988 that I sent to Papa Roy and Granny Ethel, and an un-dated Father's Day Card I drew for Papa Roy probably in 1988 or 1989.
I'm sure they either understood that the heart symbolized "Eye love U", or they may have wondered, "Why'd Kevin draw a heart eating a cookie with the letter U on it?" Papa and Granny in their usual "costumes." The logo back then was a "W" up top and an "M" on bottom connected by lines and framed by brackets (W for Williams and M for Mule, back then I called everything under Williams/Mule Productions).
Here's where you can see my love of the Joel Chandler Harris books about Uncle Remus. At the time I drew this (from 1980 up until the early 90's maybe) I used to let the characters all speak in a really southern dialect like from that book or from Snuffy Smith:
Here, you see the ultra rare autographs of Buford the Dog and Roy Duck. Apparently, the drawings were colored in crayon and were rubber-cemented into the card, as was some money (that's what the "For Gum" is pointing to, I'm sure).
One thing I miss is how Papa and Granny would serve as an audience to my "live art" display at their house. I would spread all my art stuff out on the floor and draw, paint, anything...and they would watch. I loved the remarks like, "It's funny how you can take a bunch of lines and make something like that!"
Just a look into my past and history and more about my wonderful grandparents. Wish you could have all met them--they were fantastic!
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Let's digress to important people: After Jesus, most dear to my heart was a man who you all know as Papa Roy. He made a great grand-father (and father) figure and was always there to talk to me and (in those times I felt it was hard to deal with) when I would call and ask him, "Will I be all right?" He would reassure me, "Why, sure!" (MAN! I miss that phone call. Nobody else says it as asuredly as he did, so I quit asking and just hope now).
With Papa Roy, my heart's angel was Granny Ethel. Quiet, soft-spoken, unassuming, deep-thinking--she was the grandmother that a lot of us have (but, of course, I'm biased and have to say I like mine better than your's!). I didn't need a mother-figure in my world because my Mama was always there, even now. She's very involved in the whole "broken arm" thing. But, Granny was there as a guide for my religious thoughts, she was someone who (when she spoke) spoke the truth and spoke of important thoughts.
For example, one time as I sat with my Papa and Granny, I asked Granny, "What's the meaning of life?"
"Well," she said, "When all is said and done, I think the meaning of life is to love everybody as much as you can, do as much good as you can, love the Lord, and try to make yourself and others happy."
That made total sense to me. It's a good definition of the meaning of life! So, I turn and asked Papa Roy, "What's the meaning of life to you, Papa Roy?"
"Don't dip snuff!" He exclaimed, without even a pause for thought. "It almost killed me! I got so addicted to it I would use that junk instead of eat, and I wasted down to nothing! I was weak and sick and couldn't hardly do my work! Yep, don't do snuff!"
Umm, ok! Ha ha. In the whole scheme of things, I suppose I can see where not doing snuff is important to defining life: if you use it and die because you didn't eat anymore, then that doesn't sustain life and you can't love everyone and so forth.
Papa Roy was never without his overalls, olive green work shirt, t-shirt under that, and work shoes. And, you could always find him in a cap of some sort, chewing away on some Juicy Fruit chewing gun. Granny Ethel was always dressed in a light shirt with either a t-shirt or tank-top under that, a skirt or pants, and an apron. More often than not she wore open-toed house shoes with socks, or a pair of slippers. Now, this is at home. Papa Roy was wearing whatever he might work in that day; Granny was dressed down at home--but, if you were taking them out, or it was a holiday, or it was a special occasion, they were dressed UP! Yes, Papa Roy would dress UP in his finest overalls, olive green work shirt, t-shirt under that, and work shoes--all new, all clean. Granny Ethel would put in her teeth, fix her hair, and my Mama and aunts had her some nice clothes purchased that they would fix her up in. Both were a handsome couple for grandparents!
Anyway, in 1988 my mother re-married and we moved to Munford, TN. My heart ached because everything I knew was in Holly Springs, MS, and Cornersville, MS. My grandparents would now be nearly 2-and-a-half hours away. But, if I didn't call them I would send them a letter.
Here is a letter from circa 1988 that I sent to Papa Roy and Granny Ethel, and an un-dated Father's Day Card I drew for Papa Roy probably in 1988 or 1989.
I'm sure they either understood that the heart symbolized "Eye love U", or they may have wondered, "Why'd Kevin draw a heart eating a cookie with the letter U on it?" Papa and Granny in their usual "costumes." The logo back then was a "W" up top and an "M" on bottom connected by lines and framed by brackets (W for Williams and M for Mule, back then I called everything under Williams/Mule Productions).
Here's where you can see my love of the Joel Chandler Harris books about Uncle Remus. At the time I drew this (from 1980 up until the early 90's maybe) I used to let the characters all speak in a really southern dialect like from that book or from Snuffy Smith:
Here, you see the ultra rare autographs of Buford the Dog and Roy Duck. Apparently, the drawings were colored in crayon and were rubber-cemented into the card, as was some money (that's what the "For Gum" is pointing to, I'm sure).
One thing I miss is how Papa and Granny would serve as an audience to my "live art" display at their house. I would spread all my art stuff out on the floor and draw, paint, anything...and they would watch. I loved the remarks like, "It's funny how you can take a bunch of lines and make something like that!"
Just a look into my past and history and more about my wonderful grandparents. Wish you could have all met them--they were fantastic!
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Thanksgiving Day (4)
Well, just when you thought it was safe to go out into your Muley-Mini.
Happy Tryptophan Day! Don't let the turkey you eat put you to sleep--that's when all the other turkeys of the world exact their revenge upon us!
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Thanksiving - Part 3
So far, the attempt at keeping the pet turkey from being eaten has been a success...mainly because (around here) we don't eat pet turkeys!
Someone asked me recently, "What was that dinner in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?" Well, it was prepared by Snoopy and included buttered toast, jelly beans, popcorn and pretzel sticks. YUMMY! The after effects being more sugar-high than a tryptophan-low.
So, using the comments section below: what are you thankful for? How will you spend Thanksgiving?
I'll be spending the holiday with my extended family! We gather together and eat, eat, eat! Hopefully, your meal will be plentiful, your time together will be the stuff memories are made of, and happiness will be yours on this day and every day!
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Someone asked me recently, "What was that dinner in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving?" Well, it was prepared by Snoopy and included buttered toast, jelly beans, popcorn and pretzel sticks. YUMMY! The after effects being more sugar-high than a tryptophan-low.
So, using the comments section below: what are you thankful for? How will you spend Thanksgiving?
I'll be spending the holiday with my extended family! We gather together and eat, eat, eat! Hopefully, your meal will be plentiful, your time together will be the stuff memories are made of, and happiness will be yours on this day and every day!
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving - Part 2
Did you know that the turkey was almost the national bird of the United States of America? Well, it was, and of course, we're still wanting to keep the poor thing off the table this year. Well, our pet Turkey, anyhow.
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving, Part 1
Hope everyone is doing well and are headed toward a great holiday weekend! The great feast that is laid out before us on this day can't go to waste. I don't mean that we will let it go to waste by not eating it; but, that it might go to waste because we forget to be thankful for it.
I'm also thankful for many other things besides food: clothes, shelter, work, friends, the talents given me for art or puppetry; I'm thankful for vision, hearing, speaking. I'm thankful also that my friends can have all this stuff, too. I'm thankful for the salvation that Jesus provided from the cross. I'm thankful for friends I've known that I've lost touch with (but who are always on my mind), and I'm thankful for the friends I have that are close to my heart. I'm thankful for the opportunity to meet new friends that the future holds for me.
I'm thankful for having known my Papa Roy and Granny Ethel as long as I knew them, and thankful for my mom who calls me daily (unless I all her first) and who constantly watches over me.
I'm thankful that you are taking the time of your busy life to share my thoughts and to allow me an opportunity to share these thoughts and to share entertainment with you through Muley. And, if you'll chuckle a little bit when you see the silly Muley things I give you then I'm thankful for that, too.
There is nothing more powerful than laughter, and nothing more beautiful than a smile.
Speaking of which, it's now time to turn this post over to a Muley-Mini. Bon apetit!
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I'm also thankful for many other things besides food: clothes, shelter, work, friends, the talents given me for art or puppetry; I'm thankful for vision, hearing, speaking. I'm thankful also that my friends can have all this stuff, too. I'm thankful for the salvation that Jesus provided from the cross. I'm thankful for friends I've known that I've lost touch with (but who are always on my mind), and I'm thankful for the friends I have that are close to my heart. I'm thankful for the opportunity to meet new friends that the future holds for me.
I'm thankful for having known my Papa Roy and Granny Ethel as long as I knew them, and thankful for my mom who calls me daily (unless I all her first) and who constantly watches over me.
I'm thankful that you are taking the time of your busy life to share my thoughts and to allow me an opportunity to share these thoughts and to share entertainment with you through Muley. And, if you'll chuckle a little bit when you see the silly Muley things I give you then I'm thankful for that, too.
There is nothing more powerful than laughter, and nothing more beautiful than a smile.
Speaking of which, it's now time to turn this post over to a Muley-Mini. Bon apetit!
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
Aunts Are Okay; ANTS Are Not!
I mentioned during the last comic strip post that one more "ant" strip would appear--please enjoy this strip which shows that 'what goes around, comes around' is true!
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thoughts of Turkey Legs...
First: December 11, from 9 am - 11 am, Muley will appear at Breakfast with Santa at the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. This is his pet charity, so to help be sure to visit them at www.rmhmemphis.org!
Although we have a pet turkey in the Muley-verse that will never be eaten, Muley and his pals can't understand--even when told--this turkey is not going to be eaten; so, they set out to find ways to save it each year. Here's one small instance of this attempt.
Although we have a pet turkey in the Muley-verse that will never be eaten, Muley and his pals can't understand--even when told--this turkey is not going to be eaten; so, they set out to find ways to save it each year. Here's one small instance of this attempt.
I know in the header Muley is dressed as a pilgrim on the hunt; but, he'd (of course) never cap a turkey (unless it was talking through a movie he was watching at the theater).
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Monday, November 15, 2010
Do Bugs Get Depressed?
Well, I suppose that (after seeing these next two Muley Comix strips) you'll be able to guess which is my least favorite of the rodents that have intruded my house this past summer.
Now, in the case of this particular comic strip, I have often wondered why an insect gets itself into such compromising and dangerous positions. Such positions are: crawling on my counter; crawling on my floor; crawling on my wall; crawling around the trashcan; crawling around anywhere that I can see it. Almost as if it has a death-wish!
Well, I fixed 'em! There is a product (and here comes my PSA) called Terro Ant Killer. You can read about it in a blog by clicking here. Basically, you have these little cards that you set down near the ants, and you put a drop or two of this stuff on the little card, and the ants flock to it. After a day or two: you're ant free.
Now, I know someone out there is going to say, "You're so cruel, Kevin!" Yet, I have to say that I didn't tell those ants to put themselves in such a dangerous position. It was their death-wish, not mine. And, it's also not nearly as cruel as what I caught Muley doing to them (which you'll see in the next comic strip).
As usual, what goes around comes around (which you'll also see in the next comic strip); so, I expect any day now to find a big card with a blotch of clear liquid that smells and tastes like chocolate.
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Now, in the case of this particular comic strip, I have often wondered why an insect gets itself into such compromising and dangerous positions. Such positions are: crawling on my counter; crawling on my floor; crawling on my wall; crawling around the trashcan; crawling around anywhere that I can see it. Almost as if it has a death-wish!
Well, I fixed 'em! There is a product (and here comes my PSA) called Terro Ant Killer. You can read about it in a blog by clicking here. Basically, you have these little cards that you set down near the ants, and you put a drop or two of this stuff on the little card, and the ants flock to it. After a day or two: you're ant free.
Now, I know someone out there is going to say, "You're so cruel, Kevin!" Yet, I have to say that I didn't tell those ants to put themselves in such a dangerous position. It was their death-wish, not mine. And, it's also not nearly as cruel as what I caught Muley doing to them (which you'll see in the next comic strip).
As usual, what goes around comes around (which you'll also see in the next comic strip); so, I expect any day now to find a big card with a blotch of clear liquid that smells and tastes like chocolate.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Celebrating 30 Years of Pac-Man
Before there was Playstation 3 with my all-time favorite video game "Ghostbusters: The Video Game," and before there were awesome Star Wars games for XBox, there was the Atari system. I think I prefer the one handle-one button control system even if the graphics are very pixellated and boring. After my last move, I found my old Atari system and plugged it in, grabbed my Pac-Man and went to town! It's a little fuzzy on the screen (don't know if it's the cartridge, the program, the system or the TV); but, it sure is still fun!
Well, we wanted to do a Muley-Mini to celebrate 30 years of Pac-Man! Hope you have a fun-filled day after reading this with plenty of Power Pellets at your disposal to get rid of your enemies! Chomp Chomp!
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Well, we wanted to do a Muley-Mini to celebrate 30 years of Pac-Man! Hope you have a fun-filled day after reading this with plenty of Power Pellets at your disposal to get rid of your enemies! Chomp Chomp!
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Happy Veteran's Day!
We aren't political by any means, but I do have a high appreciation for our military men and women of all ages and ranks because they put their necks out on the line for us daily. Whether wartime or in times of "peace," they are always the busy people watching out for all the rest of us Americans!
In my own family, I have a great stepfather who served in Vietnam and has told me the horror stories of that period of time--not just during the war and fighting, but also upon returning home to the picketing many who weren't boycotting and spitting upon the war itself, but ungratefully spat upon our returning soldiers who fought, lost limbs, lost friends or lost lives like my Uncle Ellis who I never had the pleasure to know.
Unfortunately, these same kinds of behavior exist even today. Where is the appreciation? When there are "Christian" groups who are picketing at a fallen soldier's funeral: 1) you are not human if you cannot respect the family any better than that and 2) we're serving a different Jesus and God! You cannot be a Christian if you do not have Christ's love in you, and to behave in such a way is absolutely not Christ's way. Shame on you. (Okay, so, that's my political and religious stance).
Now, I have friends who are in the military, whether overseas in the Middle East, home now either returned or headed that way, and to those friends of mine (you know who you are) I appreciate you, your hard work and dedication to keeping me, my friends, my family, and my country safe. I wish I had an ounce of the courage you have to do what you do.
So, for those who have served: Thank you! I may not otherwise be allowed to be free to draw, perform puppetry, or post on the internet if not for you. To those serving: Thank you for maintaining my freedom of speech, religion, and life.
To find ways to help our veterans, please do some online searches or visit these websites:
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Vietnam Veterans of America
The VFW
To discuss other ways to help our military folk, please visit THIS LINK.
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In my own family, I have a great stepfather who served in Vietnam and has told me the horror stories of that period of time--not just during the war and fighting, but also upon returning home to the picketing many who weren't boycotting and spitting upon the war itself, but ungratefully spat upon our returning soldiers who fought, lost limbs, lost friends or lost lives like my Uncle Ellis who I never had the pleasure to know.
Unfortunately, these same kinds of behavior exist even today. Where is the appreciation? When there are "Christian" groups who are picketing at a fallen soldier's funeral: 1) you are not human if you cannot respect the family any better than that and 2) we're serving a different Jesus and God! You cannot be a Christian if you do not have Christ's love in you, and to behave in such a way is absolutely not Christ's way. Shame on you. (Okay, so, that's my political and religious stance).
Now, I have friends who are in the military, whether overseas in the Middle East, home now either returned or headed that way, and to those friends of mine (you know who you are) I appreciate you, your hard work and dedication to keeping me, my friends, my family, and my country safe. I wish I had an ounce of the courage you have to do what you do.
So, for those who have served: Thank you! I may not otherwise be allowed to be free to draw, perform puppetry, or post on the internet if not for you. To those serving: Thank you for maintaining my freedom of speech, religion, and life.
To find ways to help our veterans, please do some online searches or visit these websites:
Disabled Veterans National Foundation
Vietnam Veterans of America
The VFW
To discuss other ways to help our military folk, please visit THIS LINK.
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Well, I Declare...
Yes, there is always something about my family history that keeps it from being great!
The background in the comic strip is "borrowed" from the fine art piece below from John Trumbull.
Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention was a fun time, and we got together with several of our old friends and made some new ones! Check out the pictures by clicking on the logo below!
The background in the comic strip is "borrowed" from the fine art piece below from John Trumbull.
Speaking of Independence, don't forget to check out Jetta/Shi: Arrow of Destiny book, part of the War of the Independents!!
Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention was a fun time, and we got together with several of our old friends and made some new ones! Check out the pictures by clicking on the logo below!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Muley at Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention
Be sure to visit the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention November 5 & 6 at the Cook Convention Center to meet Muley and his pals Jetta and Turra from "Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa!"
Click the image below to visit the official website!
You can also find Muley Comix and Stories #1 online at the new web address by clicking here.
To keep up with what Muley is up to these days, you can find him on his Facebook page by clicking here.
Click the image below to visit the official website!
You can also find Muley Comix and Stories #1 online at the new web address by clicking here.
To keep up with what Muley is up to these days, you can find him on his Facebook page by clicking here.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Muley is "Smooth" with Muley-Mini's and More
MULEY IS "SMOOTH!"
Muley was able to perform the Santana/Rob Thomas song "Smooth" at the First Congo talent show on October 18 with much success and fun! Mark Allen, a fantastic guitar player, was there as well. After Muley performed, Mark leaned over to our pastor and asked, "I have to follow that?" We told him later, "At least you played your guitar for real--Muley is only acting." The following pictures came from the church newsletter. Special thanks to Muley's ASSistants DaMarco Randle and Kevin Williams.
NEW! MULEY-MINI's! 
And now, some new comic strips including (as far as I know) the first SuperMule comic strip on the web!
Muley was able to perform the Santana/Rob Thomas song "Smooth" at the First Congo talent show on October 18 with much success and fun! Mark Allen, a fantastic guitar player, was there as well. After Muley performed, Mark leaned over to our pastor and asked, "I have to follow that?" We told him later, "At least you played your guitar for real--Muley is only acting." The following pictures came from the church newsletter. Special thanks to Muley's ASSistants DaMarco Randle and Kevin Williams.
LIKE COMICS AND FANTASY?
You get both with Muley, a talking mule! Don't forget that November 5 & 6 you will be able to find Muley the Mule joining the team from MAW Productions and Jetta from "Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa" at the Memphis Comic and Fantasy Convention.
NEW! MULEY-MINI's!
Now, you can enjoy Muley more often.
Whereas the comic strips are created by drawing them in #2 pencil on 7x17" pieces of Bristol, then inked using a Windsor & Newton Series 7 sable brush and Black India Ink (or technical pens, or both), and then the pencils erased with a white Magic Rub eraser--then scanned and cleaned up in Photoshop, where we also add colors and sometimes letters (we're beginning to try hand-lettering)...and who knows what else goes into making the comic strip; Muley-Mini's are little quick-sketched comics that take closer to a minute than 3 or 4 hours ("mini" in this title stands for both small and 'minute'). Sometimes they'll have color, sometimes not.
In this instance, we've submitted the following two for your Halloween Enjoyment:
And now, some new comic strips including (as far as I know) the first SuperMule comic strip on the web!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Muley and the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention
You'll be able to find Muley the Mule marching in the parade down Beale Street from Second Street to Handy Park where you can meet him and get photos and autographs.
Then, November 5 & 6 you will be able to meet up with Muley and his pal Jetta at the actual convention!
You can find out more about the convention by clicking on the logo above.
Then, November 5 & 6 you will be able to meet up with Muley and his pal Jetta at the actual convention!
You can find out more about the convention by clicking on the logo above.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
October 2010 Muley Appearances
Keep in touch with us regarding the Beale Street Parade featuring Muley and Jetta (who both will appear at the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention); but, first:
Monday morning, October 18, Muley and Kevin (assisted by DaMarco Randle) will appear at one of Memphis City Schools to speak to special needs children about puppetry. This is a closed event, but we thought someone might like to know about it!
Thursday, October 21, at 10 am, Muley will appear at Dillards (Wolfchase Galleria Mall location) as Dillards presents a check to The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. How can you help? Click here!
Monday morning, October 18, Muley and Kevin (assisted by DaMarco Randle) will appear at one of Memphis City Schools to speak to special needs children about puppetry. This is a closed event, but we thought someone might like to know about it!
Thursday, October 21, at 10 am, Muley will appear at Dillards (Wolfchase Galleria Mall location) as Dillards presents a check to The Ronald McDonald House of Memphis. How can you help? Click here!
Sunday, October 24th, from 6-8 pm, Muley will appear in the Talent Show of First Congregational Church in the Cooper-Young District. Muley has participated at the church several times with Juan Salter for the Children's Sermon.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Muley's Comix Issue One 1st Edition - Last Call!
Get your current Muley's Issue One 1st Edition Publication NOW before November 1, 2010, to get all the current comic strips. In the 2nd Edition Publication, Issue One will no longer have non-Muley comic strips in it, but will have 9 NEWER comic strips including a first-ever SuperMule comic strip and "Marshall Muley of Giddyup Gulch" 3-page story never before printed in color! So, before the non-Muley strips say "bye-bye," snag the current edition now before it's too late! Click on the cover below to get your copy today!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
"Last Chances" Available for Download!
JETTA: TALES OF THE TOSHIGAWA - LAST CHANCES issue 1 is now available on WOWIO.COM. Download a copy today for only $.99. It's 32 Pages of full color that is perfect for your iphone, ipad, ipod, or e-reader of your choice. Order your copy here!
About The Story
Vol.0 The Toshigawa clan has long guarded and ruled Japan from the shadows. Now, one of the clan’s former members has become emperor of Japan and wants to destroy the remaining members of the Toshigawa clan, including his own daughter, Shianndrea! But before she can flee to America, she has to deal with the formidable Desai – and rumors that her sensei is a traitor!
Don’t miss this 80 page web story of the TOSHIGAWA SAGA.
Written by: Martheus Wade
Inks by: Janet Wade
Illustrations by: Martheus Wade
Colors by: Gareth Melvin
Editor: Kevin Williams
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Pictures from Nashville Comic Con
The convention was a ton of fun and we really enjoyed seeing all our good ol' friends and making new ones! Hope to go back again next year! If you'd like to see the pictures, click on the picture below!
Monday, September 20, 2010
SuperMule and Heroic Ambition
SuperMule's buddy, Scott Cranford, has produced a documentary titled "Heroic Ambition" on which you can see Muley and Kevin, along with several of the members of the Mid-South Cartoonists Association. Check it out--no, BUY IT!
Heroic Ambition is the new superhero entertainment documentary, produced by HeroicWorld Productions. This film was written and directed by Scott Cranford, founder of HeroicWorld.com and former official "Superman" of Metropolis, Illinois.
Heroic Ambition is the new superhero entertainment documentary, produced by HeroicWorld Productions. This film was written and directed by Scott Cranford, founder of HeroicWorld.com and former official "Superman" of Metropolis, Illinois.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Nashville Comic Con September 25 & 26
Come see Muley the Mule and Friends along with Jetta at the Nashville Comic Con September 25 & 26, 2010 located at the Music Valley Event Center (2611 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214) across from Opryland Hotel. You can meet Muley the Mule in person (or mule), as well as the team of MAW Productions. All of the Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa books will be for sell there as well as Muley Coloring Bookz!
MAW Productions will be hosting a panel on Sunday 10-11. Join us as we talk about Indy Comics today and beyond.
Friday, September 10, 2010
HOLY MULE!
Muley and Kevin assisted Juan Salter with the children sermon at First Congregational Church on Sunday, Sept. 5.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Muley on Birdvision!
You can now see Muley's appearance in the Memphis Redbirds' video featuring the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention:
Yes, you'll see Batman, Wonder Woman and Stormtroopers in the video along with Muley; but, can you spot the cameos of Muley's assistant, Kevin, and our Official Photographer, DaMarco Randle?
Be sure to come to the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention November 5 & 6 to meet Muley the Mule and his best pal, Jetta!
Yes, you'll see Batman, Wonder Woman and Stormtroopers in the video along with Muley; but, can you spot the cameos of Muley's assistant, Kevin, and our Official Photographer, DaMarco Randle?
Be sure to come to the Memphis Comics and Fantasy Convention November 5 & 6 to meet Muley the Mule and his best pal, Jetta!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Redbirds, Ask Muley, Nashville, and Jetta
MULEY'S COMIX AND STORIES BACK ONLINE
Indy Planet was down for a little while, but you can now get to the comic book and buy your own issue while supplies last! The current issue is scheduled for an overhaul and the second edition print of issue one will have some comic strips replaced with Muley and the Gang ONLY strips! So, get it before it's gone!
MEMPHIS RED-MULE
Muley the Mule and Jetta appeared August 27 at the Memphis Redbirds Game. Be sure to check out pictures by clicking on the one below!
In this photo: DaMarco Randle, Kevin L. Williams, Muley, Jetta (Sara Freitas), and Martheus Wade.
ASK MULEY PART ONE!
Now, you can post your questions to Muley and he will be responding to them all by video soon. Click on his Mule on the Street logo below.
Mule on the Street logo by Lin Workman.
You can find Muley, Jetta, and their teams at the Nashville Comic Con on September 25 and 26!
Speaking of Jetta: Kevin Wiliams is the editor of the graphic novel series: Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa. Coming soon is the book Full Circle; but, first, check out the Last Chances graphic novel now appearing for the firs time in full color at the Web Comics section of Toshigawa.com.
Indy Planet was down for a little while, but you can now get to the comic book and buy your own issue while supplies last! The current issue is scheduled for an overhaul and the second edition print of issue one will have some comic strips replaced with Muley and the Gang ONLY strips! So, get it before it's gone!
MEMPHIS RED-MULE
Muley the Mule and Jetta appeared August 27 at the Memphis Redbirds Game. Be sure to check out pictures by clicking on the one below!
In this photo: DaMarco Randle, Kevin L. Williams, Muley, Jetta (Sara Freitas), and Martheus Wade.
ASK MULEY PART ONE!
Now, you can post your questions to Muley and he will be responding to them all by video soon. Click on his Mule on the Street logo below.
Mule on the Street logo by Lin Workman.
You can find Muley, Jetta, and their teams at the Nashville Comic Con on September 25 and 26!
Speaking of Jetta: Kevin Wiliams is the editor of the graphic novel series: Jetta: Tales of the Toshigawa. Coming soon is the book Full Circle; but, first, check out the Last Chances graphic novel now appearing for the firs time in full color at the Web Comics section of Toshigawa.com.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Muley and Jetta at the Memphis Redbirds TONIGHT!
Don't forget to come out to the Memphis Redbirds game tonight to meet Jetta and Muley in person! Game begins at 7:05 pm, so show up early. You can also meet the team from Muley's shows as well as MAW Productions!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Is Muley on Facebook? Final Tiki Update.
Yes!! Click the image to visit!
The final updates for Screaming Tiki Con trip is in the albums below. You can see our nights in Buffalo, NY, and day in Niagara Falls, as well as the visit to Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, KY, by clicking on the albums below!
Photos by Kevin L. Williams and DaMarco Randle
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