This gag came from one of my contributors. I had no idea he stole the idea. I no longer use this contributor. I have spoken with the original author to apologize and offer compensation.
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the kind words. I don’t know how to attach an image to this forum, but if you want to see a copy of that first strip you can find in on the Washington Post Writers Group facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/washingtonpostwritersgroup?ref=share
Hey, people, I don’t have any control over the coloring in my Monday - Saturday strips, only the Sundays, so the salmon-colored cowboy hat was a surprise to me too.
Ha! Just like Earl, I can forget what I’ve drawn while I’m drawing it! Time to retire?