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Brandon J. Carr

Locust Grove, VA

Brandon J. Carr is a gigglesmith and storyteller who writes, illustrates, and records Enlightened Nonsense, a weekly humor column about finding joy in everyday life. He is probably making a funny noise or liquid right now.

A mysterious chunk of possibly granite sits in the middle of the road.

Review: A Big Rock Down the Street

An investigation into the mysterious origins of a large rock sitting in the middle of a neighborhood street. When no answers are forthcoming, the only reasonable thing to do is write a formal review of it, including tasting notes.

Sketch versions of illustrations to all of the holidays discussed in the previous column.

BONUS | Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part Two

Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part Two

Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part Two

A complete guide to celebrating the minor holidays of late June from fairy hunting to mud survival to fearing the even meatier.

Screenshot of the new merch store

Merch! We have Merch!

Let the great and wonderful selling out begin!

A work-in-progress look at the illustration from a previous column.

BONUS | Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part One

Illustrations of each of the minor holidays discussed in the column.

Minor Holidays in June and How to Celebrate Them, Part One

Did you know June 4th is International Corgi Day? Or that June 8th is Name Your Poison Day? This guide to the obscure holidays of early June tells you everything you need to know, including proper attire and the correct way to greet people.

A work in progress view of the illustration for Nibbled by Dinosaurs.

BONUS | Nibbled by Dinosaurs