When I began to send these 'pluggerism' comics to Gary Brookins by post card (back in September), I had learned shortly thereafter that the U.S. Government was planning on shutting down the Post Office that received "Plugger Mail"; so, I had to E-mail all my art to Mr. Brookins. That is, until I'd learned the good news today...

According to the Monday, November 2, 2009 edition of "Pluggers", the USPS branch WILL remain open to receive "Plugger Mail", after all! So, if any of you wish to submit your 'pluggerisms' the 'old school' way - by postcard or letter (with or without artwork) - send them to "Pluggers", P.O. Box 29347, Henrico, VA 23242. Those of you who prefer E-mailing can still send your 'pluggerisms' to pluggermail[at]aol.com

My last E-mailed 'pluggerism' to Mr. Brookins was loosely based on my own job-hunting experience (or lack thereof). In over 35 years of holding down a variety of full-time positions (from supermarket 'bag boy' to telemarketer to file clerk to highway toll collector to [my current gig as a] janitor), not one of them lasted me more than three years! Hence, the visual sight gag under the Job Center sign.

Instead of drawing my 'fursona' for this strip, I'd substituted a rabbit. But no matter who the main character is, the dialogue balloon and the caption below the panel says it all...

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