A wonderful characteristic of the human brain is the ability to put it in “Search” mode. i.e.: You think about the information you want to remember and then wait for your brain to spit it out.
When did it become humerous to see a child being bullied? I experienced Calvin’s situation first hand during elementary school. I wasn’t laughing. Bullies are terrifying.
They have to be part of their maker’s imagination. It goes with the territory. Watterson has to live it before it can become a story. I’m sure if you checked with other cartoonists, they will substantiate it. I use this method to create mechanical designs. I have to “dream” it before actually building it. This method has been foolproof for 50+ years for me.
I know a family of “Golden Spoon” recipients. They’re not a pretty sight. Greed, superiority complex and the need to separate themselves from the normal riff-raff, was a recipe for disaster. Every aspect of their lives was based on wealth. Karma did one hell of a job on them. Money don’t do much for you when you’re not around to enjoy it. The survivors have to live with the habits they acquired in youth. My parents were not in a position to leave me with anything worth a damn. I worked for every penny I have. I’m proud of it; and, Integrity comes at a high price.
A wonderful characteristic of the human brain is the ability to put it in “Search” mode. i.e.: You think about the information you want to remember and then wait for your brain to spit it out.