81/100 Begonia * * It can be said of Begonia’s parents, Carl and Charlene Flower, that they sometimes don’t know when to stop. Or as Begonia’s husband puts it, “You know the guy who beats the dead horse? They beat the shit out of that guy.“ Case in point: Begonia’s middle name is Rose. Her older sister’s name is Peony Gardenia and her younger sister’s is Lily Sugarbush (although Lily legally changed her middle name to Anne when she turned eighteen). Their baby brother’s name is Snapdragon. When they were growing up, each child’s bedroom was decorated with wall paper and bed spreads and artwork featuring their namesake blooms. By the time they each hit third or fourth grade, they were sick to death of flowers. Carl and Charlene could not convince, entice, or bribe any of their kids to join them in the family business. The Flower Power Floral Mart is staffed entirely with non-relatives. #100daysofcartoonheadshots #madeupbiographies #pamtoons #the100dayproject #thankyoulyndabarry #cartoon #writing * (Inspired by Lynda Barry and her (totally freaking amazing) Writing the Unthinkable workshop at the Omega Institute.)