One of the things I love most about maintaining a blog is the people I meet. It’s a huge thrill when a conversation gets going in the comments. Even when everyone doesn’t agree, it’s still super cool because I get the privilege of hearing new ideas and perspectives. I read every comment and when I think I might actually contribute something of value to the conversation, I’ll jump back in.
I love questions in the comments that keep things rollin’. That’s amazing. Even if you don’t comment and just enjoy lurking about, that’s fine too. Happy to have ya.
You’re all awesome (yes, you reading this right now). I appreciate how valuable your time is and with all the blogs to read out there, I’m happy that you include mine in your list. You simply rock.
As thanks to you fun people who keep coming back, I’ve decided that I’m going to offer up a free illustration every month. Yep, that’s right – a free, original, unique, probably strange, Sparky Firepants illustration to have and to hold from this day forward as long you both shall… 
Well, you know. You can have it.
Use it for whatever you feel like. Print it on a t-shirt, put it in a frame, use it as your desktop wallpaper, your twitter background, in your blog, on your web site, the list of possibilities is endless. Tape it to your teacher’s back. Tape it to your student’s back. Tape it to the side of an airplane and see if it’s still there when you arrive. Bring it to the International Space Station. Please, have some fun with it (and if you’re going to the ISS, can I come?).
The only thing you can’t do is sell the image or sell stuff with the image on it. My lawyer says that’s a no-no and I listen to her because she wears very sensible shoes.
So what do I do?
It’s easy. It’s free, no hidden costs, taxes, shipping, handling, or foam peanuts in your living room.
I’ve created a fantastically weird and fun Sparky Firepants Members Club. To join, all you have to do is sign up here. Every month (starting with this one, hooray!) you’ll get an e-mail from me with a password that allows you to access your free illustration. You’ll also get fun little tidbits and special things that those regular people you see in line at Starbucks aren’t getting.
That’s because you’re awesome.
