Calvin represented the boy in all of us. He was inquisitive, fearless (to a point) and adventurous. I enjoyed his imagination and certainly saw some of me in Calvin, and Calvin in my son.
Hobbes is the quintessential calming influence. The imaginary tiger was both a friend and counselor. Together they made a great team and got into (and out of) more trouble than I ever did!
The comic below is one of my favorites. Often times, Calvin and Hobbes dealt with 'big picture' issues in a simple way. Live life for a few years and you realize the world is a complicated place. There are definitely days when I would have loved to take Hobbes advice and just "take a nap in a tree and wait for dinner."
I hope this holiday season your world can be uncomplicated. Enjoy the little things and appreciate the blessings of life. While the world may not be as simple as black and white, it is an awesome place when filled with the color of life.
My favorite quote is by Ronald Reagan, "Enjoy life, it's ungrateful not to." Indeed.
Tom Cuthbert
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