OP-ED header, text and images, laid out as the front page of an old newspaper

in other words

The Alien Life

The Alien Life, one panel Comic. An alien with glam makeup on is walking out to meet his friends. The caption reads: It was Stefon's opinion that every occasion called for a little glam.

Glam

The Alien Life, one panel Comic. A big alien bird is sitting in, and overflowing, a nest. The caption reads: Three squares, a bed, no rent. There wasn't going to be any empty nest syndrome on Dave's watch.

Empty Nest

The Alien Life, one panel Comic. An alien is standing in a dramatic Kung Fu pose. The caption reads: Abe felt the key to strong Kung Fu was a dramatic pose.

Kung Fu

The Alien Life, one panel Comic. An alien is standing in grass up to his waist, and one hand is in the grass. The caption reads: Stu had two thoughts at once: 'It's time to cut the grass' and 'I hope that's the neighbour's dog I'm petting.'

Cut The Grass

Some Quotes

An artistic rendering of a figure standing on water beneath an overhanging cliff. The quote reads: "An artist is a man of action, whether he creates a personality, invents an expedient, or finds the issue of a complicated situation." Joseph Conrad

An Artist

A fantastical artistic rendering of five figures with pig like heads in a filed. They are all wearing the same suits. The quote reads: "The power of the culture industry's ideology is such that conformity has replaced consciousness." Theodor W. Adorno

Conformity

A fantastical artistic rendering of what might be a parent holding a child close while standing on a pedestal in the sea. There is a powerful light in the sky. The quote reads: "The moment we cease to hold each other, the moment we break faith with one another, the sea engulfs us and the light goes out." James Baldwin

Faith

An artistic rendering of a figure sitting in meditation. The quote reads: “Zen pretty much comes down to three things -- everything changes; everything is connected; pay attention.” Jane Hirshfield

Attention

it's your life
you understand

All Posts Archive

Publication Archive

today

songs

quotes

blips

in other words

The Alien Life

© The Opposable Thumb Project 2024

Contact
Podcast & Publications
Privacy Policy

Except where credited, all Para Los Dos images by author and a thousand giants