This week really got away from me for various reasons. I pulled out an old cartoon, cleaned it up, and voila, I have a post. Power to the people!!
Have a great week!
~ Zilla Q, the overworked, underpaid Momma Bear
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Loved the “Power to the People” comic, Zilla!
Disabled people as a collective have power in so many ways.
Thank you!