As we mentioned earlier this week, we are indeed taking a few days away from publication for the Thanksgiving holiday here in the U.S. There WILL be new cartoons next week, so we'll publish a special pre-Thanksgiving edition next week on Wednesday - including the annual Thanksgiving cartoon, and Paul's Iowa-Nebraska Prediction toon.
For the most part, we're thankful to have a chance to take a break next week. The year, so far, has been anything but slow, both for the personal lives of our staff members, and for the subjects we've covered.
Thursday's Occupy march on Manhattan was a perfect example of how the subjects we've covered this year have grown, changed, and evolved in unexpected ways.
The Republican Presidential nomination trail hasn't been what we thought it would be either. To say it's been colorful is an understatement; in many ways, it's been more like a circus.
The economic roller coaster that the world has been strapped into has also been a wild ride for us as members of the media, while the rapid fire change of governments throughout Europe and the Middle East this year has left most news gatherers scrambling to keep up.
Many of the subjects we've been been covering this year aren't likely to reach a conclusion before the new year. Most of the 2012 political races haven't even really started yet - and if you think Wall Street and the big banks are done trying to stick you with hidden charges, think again. The Keystone pipeline issue is also far from settled, and we highly doubt the battle over taxes and deficits will be solved by the supercommittee before next Wednesday.
On a personal note, this year, our staff has visited members of the military with other cartoonists, moved cross-country at least three times, and learned to chase a toddler around, all in multiple locales in the U.S.
In short, it's been a generally positive year for the Daily Felltoon group, one that has given us a great deal to be thankful for.
Next week, whether you're celebrating with a group of friends or with family at home, or if you're going on the road to a distant celebration, we hope that you continue to count The Daily Felltoon as one of the things you're thankful for.
We're certainly thankful for your continued readership.
Enjoy the week - and have a happy Thanksgiving.
