Jan
29
2009
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The Wisdom of Will Rodgers

willrogers3a-4Will Rogers, who died in a plane crash with Wylie Post in 1935, was probably the greatest political sage this country has ever known.  Enjoy the following:

1.  Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco.

2.  Never kick a cow chip on a hot day.

3.  There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman…neither works.

4.  Never miss a good chance to shut up.

5.  Always drink upstream from the herd.

6.  If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging.

7.  The quickest way to double your money is to fold it and put it back in your pocket.

8.  There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading.  The few who learn by observation.  The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves.

9.  Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

10.  If you’re riding’ ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it’s still there.

11.  Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier’n puttin’ it back.

12.  After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring.  He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him.  The moral:
When you’re full of bull, keep your mouth shut.

ABOUT GROWING OLDER…

First ~ Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it.

Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Third ~ Some people try to turn back their odometers.  Not me, I want people to know ‘why’ I look this way.  I’ve traveled a long way and some of the roads weren’t paved.

Fourth ~ When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to youth, think of Algebra.

Fifth ~ You know you are getting old when everything either dries up or leaks.

Sixth ~ I don’t know how I got over the hill without getting to the top.

Seventh ~ One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it is such a nice change from being young.

Eighth ~ One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.

Ninth ~ Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.

Tenth ~ Long ago when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks, it was called witchcraft.  Today it’s called golf.

And finally ~ If you don’t learn to laugh at trouble, you won’t have anything to laugh at when you are old.

Good Advice: Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.

Written by Mike Milo in: Life |
Jan
28
2009
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Bluruby Cupcakes!

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Here's a set of cupcakes Becca did for a Chowder party! Cool huh?

My friend Becca and I go way back. She worked with me on Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Histeria, Detention, The Critic, Swaroop and now Chowder. Becca has a little sideline business where she makes custom cupcakes. They’re really amazing too as she can print just about anything on the cupcakes. Photos, artwork, sayings… just about anything!

Anyway, check out Becca’s blog and see some of her wonderful creations. If you need some cupcakes or cakes for your next party then give her a ring! You won’t be disappointed! How do I know? She tests some out on me! Yum!

She also sells some nifty magnets and clocks on Etsy! Check that out too!

Written by Mike Milo in: Friends |
Jan
25
2009
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Flavio!


Three years ago I created a seven minute animated film called “Flavio” for Nickelodeon/Frederator Films, about an over-emotional goat who works as a dishwasher in a pizzeria and longs to be a famous inventor like his hero Leonardo DaVinci.

I have not been able to post it on my site because it had to air on telivision first to be eligible for Emmys and Annies and all that stuff that only animators care about. Anyway, I can finally show it. Please check it out and as always I love to here your thoughts!
You can see a production blog about the making of Flavio at Frederator.com and learn more about Flavio here.

Jan
24
2009
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Genie Hunters

Some art for an upcoming pitch. Click the icons to see the full pic.

Written by Mike Milo in: Animation, Development, character design |
Jan
23
2009
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Client’s Famous Last Words

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“This should be pretty easy for someone who knows what they are doing…”

Translation:

“This shouldn’t cost much because it’s so easy a monkey can do it (even though I’m not capable myself)

It amazes me how little respect artists get. The funneiest part about it is that if it’s so easy, then why can’t everyone do it?

Answer: Because it’s NOT easy.

Written by Mike Milo in: Business, Contract Work |
Jan
19
2009
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Melissa

A portrait of my daughter Melissa.

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Written by Mike Milo in: Painting | Tags:
Jan
15
2009
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Sally’s Lighthouse

A few pieces of art for an upcoming pitch

Written by Mike Milo in: Animation, Cartoons, Development |
Jan
11
2009
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CN Stairwell

Written by Mike Milo in: Animation |
Jan
10
2009
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Candy Cane Cowboy

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Written by Mike Milo in: Doodle of the Day, Drawing |
Jan
09
2009
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Sin

Written by Mike Milo in: Christianity, Faith, Life, Religion, Spiritual |
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