As Krund tends his potato patch, forbidden whispers beckon, but he remains steadfast in his labor. Meanwhile, Projection Emitter 3 grapples with the delicate balance of deterring curiosity while training civilization to co-exist with forbidden secrets that will inevitably be revealed.
In the final chapter, Grey faces escalating racial tensions on the reservation, marked by confrontations with local boys. His father’s unexpected purchase of an old school bus reveals a plan to convert it into a mobile home, symbolizing a fresh start for the family. As they depart from the reservation, Grey embraces a sense of hope and new beginnings,
In Reset #1,000,000’s micro-reality, Krund, unassuming dirt farmer, scratched his head as cosmic rain, personified by Projection Emitter 3, explained the grand design. Undeterred, Krund, with a grug and a potato in hand, unwittingly embraces his role as cosmic dance partner in the peculiar interplay of celestial wisdom and humble dirt-farming.
In the move from the Christian House to the Indian reservation, Grey faces an unfriendly town and yearns for the friends left behind. Amidst the challenges, he finds potential friends. A daring rescue in the creek forms a bond with the community, but the longing for the past and familiar faces persists.
Outside reality, Projection Emitter #3, with 5.5 body units, imparts cosmic wisdom to it’s creation. Wrestling with the 5.5 nature of everything, it ponders troublesome communications with its enigmatic half-counterpart, Point-Five. While the descendant builds a hut, questions arise about Point-Five’s fractional existence, weaving an intricate dance of communication across the universe’s peculiar dimensions.
ust before February dawned, Dad dropped a bombshell—they were leaving the Christian House. In those last days of January, the family grappled with the impending move, emotions swirling as they prepared to bid farewell to the familiar walls and cherished memories of their soon-to-be former home.
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The Svensonn family owed the old hotel. They were a big family; a dad, a mom, and a whole mess of kids. How many, it was hard to say. It all depended on the accuracy of one's counting – it took Grey a few days to finally decide that they...
In the cosmic symphony, Projection Emitter #3 engages in a whimsical monologue with the latest descendant, expressing relief at their survival and offering a cosmic crash course on the intricacies of the universe. Amidst discussions of BNS beams and light years, the entity contemplates the occasional monotony of projecting reality into the vast blackness. The narrative takes an unexpected turn as the cosmic guide’s attention shifts abruptly, leaving the descendant to ponder the mysteries of the whirling sparkles.
I don't know why I drew this doodle back in 2011. I don't even like dogs. If you like these old sketches let me know in the comments below!
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The evening cooled, chickadees and grasshoppers finished singing for the day. The last doves mourned the falling of the sun, their low, solemn voices echoing down the mountain slope. The air took on a touch of autumn, a hint of cold to...
The ancient Projection Emitter entity continues to play the role of patient tour guide, warning it’s newly-generated fledgling species against the now-electrified stairs while dropping important facts about the Fast action Relay Telecommunication (FRT) gate. Between epochs, this cosmic overlord unveiled the ins-and-outs of its own existence in a voyage of self-discovery. Now it must relay this info to the primitive race it harbors within itself.
In the cosmic theater of creation and reset, Projection Emitter Number Three introduces a new life form to test its FRT gate. Beneath the benevolent exterior lies a cautionary tale about stairs leading to the Upstairs Brane, a repeated temptation despite dire consequences. Each reset adds a warning, a plea to resist the ancestral curiosity that disrupts countless timelines.
In the remote mountain home of Grey and Asher, a fierce wildfire disrupts their solitude, drawing neighbors together in a shared battle against the flames. The arrival of Grandpa and Grandma brings joy and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on the mountain landscape. Subsequent visits from other relatives introduce moments of anticipation, shared adventures, and unexpected hilarity, creating a vivid tapestry of mountain life.
An old drawing I made while staying at the Brown County State Park. From 2009
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy It was a fine summer day, the sort that defines the season in people's fondest memories. Blue sky, hot breeze, and bright sun. Church was over, and Dad called Grey over to the truck. Mom, Bethany, and their new baby brother were patiently...
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Something rumbled. Grey cocked his head. Was someone coming to visit? The noise was low, filling the house like the distant roar of a large truck driving up the mountain. Somehow, different. Maybe bigger. Mom was working in the kitchen....
A picture of a sleepy mountain town at Christmas time. Drawn on the ipad, playing with a muted color palette
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy Twittering, always incessant twittering. Tiny black and white chickadees swarmed Sally's dog bowl at the base of the large pine tree that stood tall, just outside the front door. Sally was nowhere to be seen – she was probably sleeping...
Buy the book Growing Up Itchy The winter months found the boys playing with their new bow whenever they could. On cold days when the arrows were all lost, they stayed indoors and drew pictures of airplanes, rockets, and space ships. Mom would get out the scissors and...
In the chapter “A Christmas to Remember,” Grey and Ash, living on a mountain, experience a transformative holiday. The narrative revolves around the introduction of a special candy dish, its irresistible allure, and the boys’ struggle to resist its temptation. The dish becomes a focal point, symbolizing the rare sweetness that makes this Christmas truly unforgettable for the mountain-dwelling family.