Comics

Hazz persuades Ashlinne to ditch school, because he IS higher education.

Tiger Swallowtail in Spring

Hazzanghoul begins to lecture Ash about her skeletal pet, because of course he knows best. And actually, when the chips are down, he really does.

Downy woodpecker in early spring.

The calm waters of Killybegs Harbor in Ireland.

The Hummingbird has a custom chameleon paint job and an engine like the dream muscle car ... (Originally appeared 11-20-2006)

Nudity! Skanks! It can only mean... the return of Byzantium. Two years later, it's orientation week for the new freshman class at the Academy of Dark Arts. (Originally appeared 05-08-2006)

This isn't stealing lunch money from the choir boy up the street, this is Ashlinne's first real fight, and it's for keeps! Well. Actually that may be a matter worth some debate.(Originally appeared 04-17-2006)

Little Ashlinne voices her hopes for the future. But if "Daddy" has already murdered your mommy and your teddy bear, what chance does a dream have for survival?(Originally appeared 01-02-2006)

Nerdak picks the wrong end for first contact. (Originally appeared 11-28-2005)

Before there were teeth-whitening strips, there was ...

Ashlinne is interrupted mid-homework.

Pastel painting: "The Ajijic Playa," by Anita Lee.

Armless, headless, she still haunts the room where she met her fate ...

Atone for your misdeeds while you may.

Mixed messages at the dinner table.

Lichloved returns! Hooray! But Ashlinne is in no mood to dwell on the cumulative effects of even small deeds ...

Sometimes the only place to put the snow is on top of the car!

The woman who thinks she's better than anyone else gets a visit from the mirror fairy.

Plumeria unfurl their blossoms in a San Diego garden.

How love happens...

Almond Blossoms in Ripon, California

A pensive gorilla at San Francisco Zoo.

A double-length Valentine's Day special.

A valentine for an unseasonably warm day.

A romantic setting for two ...

One last snort...

Ashlinne has a confrontation with her neighbor up the street, a cleric of the Harvest God.

A view of Dunluce Castle, minus its kitchen, which fell off.

Why divas always perform with arms upraised.