The doctor is pretty sure I cracked a rib or two diving for that kiss. She found the cause for my injury to be both admirable but unadvisable. I have never cracked a rib before, so it is a shock to me that the treatment for this injury is to “take it easy” and “keep taking deep breaths” while “managing pain.”

I told the doctor that it sounded a lot like what I do normally.

Of course, now I have the aid of prescription drugs to help with the pain management. And they work pretty well. In the meantime, I have called forth some of my own side-kicks to help me keep the content on PvP fresh. And despite the fact that I’ve injured my drawing arm, I still plan to work while I recover. The doctor actually suggested I do so to keep my shoulder mobile and “unfrozen.”

So keep in mind that you have good reason to return here each day this week and next. I’ll be posting artwork, blogs and some awesome guest strips all week long. I still have to give you my thought on the Reuben weekend and my first introduction to the National Cartoonist Society. I have it on good authority that we have new products that will soon be up for sale as well. So come back. Stay tuned. Refresh.

Ouch.