Calvin & Hobbes was an important part of my growing up. In fact I still have the very last comic published by the Washington Post framed in my house—I've kept it since I received the paper on my doorstep. (Remember when that still happened?) I loved his artwork and the zany adventures, but I also took notice of Watterson's themes: lean into curiosity, choose imagination over reality, and remain always suspicious of the trappings of adulthood.

This one's for Bill, who taught me the invaluable lesson of laughing at absurdity, staying grounded, and how to grow up without forfeiting the important things.

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