About
Carl D’Agostino was born in Staten Island, New York in 1949. He has lived in Miami, Florida since childhood. He graduated from Florida Southern College (BA History) in the late 1960′s and graduated from Barry College (MA Religion) in the late ’70′s. He retired after 33 years as a high school American and world history teacher. In June of 2011, he was granted an MA degree as a Certified Addiction Professional (CHAP) by the National Institute of Holistic Addiction Studies in North Miami Beach, Florida. His poem “Just One Wish” was published in Forever Spoken, International Library of Poetry in 2007. His poem “A View Through the Mist” was published in From a Window; Sights Unseen, Eber& Wein Publishing, 2011. His cartoons have appeared in New Jersey Baseball Magazine and The Mainspring Newsletter (Brisbane, Australia). His blog is mostly cartoons: clean, wholesome. His writing includes humor, historical perspectives and political commentary. —August 24, 2010
Copy Editor — Tracy Fields
Computer & Blog assistance — Rick Flynn
62 responses to “About”
perpetuallypeeved
August 4th, 2010 at 15:55
Woot! Go D’Ag. I look forward to following you and commenting. Don’t forget about us little people.
carldagostino
August 4th, 2010 at 19:31
Little people? I think you and Amy are the BOMB!
Josè Pascal
February 10th, 2011 at 08:14
Surfing the waves of the web I am pleasantly stranded in this beautiful blog.
I write under the pseudonym of Josè Pascal (a descendant of the great Colonel Aureliano Buendía).
I invite you to visit my italian writing blog http://parolesemplici.wordpress.com/mytinbox/. I define this blog “In parole Semplici” as a “virtuacultural tin” box where they are guarded thoughts, memories, images, sounds, and simple stories. ”
If you want to participate and to have more informations send me a letter to inparolesempli@gmail.com
Good life and I hope to soon
Josè
carldagostino
February 10th, 2011 at 23:45
I sent you a cartoon today. Thanks for the invite. Sounds exciting.
startingoveringermany
February 11th, 2011 at 08:00
Hi Carl congrats on your trophy from Expressmom! You do have a lot of awesome funny photos and yes it did made me smile:)
carldagostino
February 11th, 2011 at 08:38
So delighted you stopped by. Is this a picture of you. Seem pretty young to be typing and blogging and such. More power to ya !
Captain Jack
February 14th, 2011 at 23:12
Hello Mr. Carl!
This is Jack, the fabled nephew of Practicing Buddhism. Anyway, I heard that you couldn’t comment on my blog, http://scribe-of-ages.blogspot.com.
Needless to say, I figured I’d just tell you what to do in case you wanted to post.
(Just in case you were wondering, I *am* a secret agent for the CIA, and I didn’t get the link to your blog from my aunt. Nope… secret agent…)
So you have to hit *Select Profile* and go to either Google Account if you have one, or OpenID if you dont. If its google account you have to sign in, and then use the google account button. If its Open ID you can just type your name and post your comment. Once you’ve posted your comment you have to wait a second because the paranoid people of blogspot.com have to have a handicap check. Fill in the handicap check and voila, you’re comment will post.
Hope this helped!! Thanks for visiting my blog!!!
By the way, your blog is pretty awesome… the name is epic!
Jack
CMSmith
May 7th, 2011 at 12:16
Thanks for the helpful information on my blog about making puzzles. I wanted to reply to your comment, but evidently wordpress doesn’t allow you to reply to replies.
Just wanted to say thanks.
carldagostino
May 7th, 2011 at 12:32
Glad to provide suggestions. Almost all blogs to which I subscribe have reply to reply as does mine. My skills are too primitive to advise but I think if you just query wordpress they will give directions for you to include the feature. Regards.
Carl D'Agostino
July 6th, 2011 at 06:45
You can reply to replies with wordpress as this blog and others allow. Perhaps it is an option in your set up menu. I am not computer literate enough to rec systems matters but perhaps a quick query to wp would help you.
Blossom Dreams
May 7th, 2011 at 12:40
Hi – I found your blog through Cah4el’s blog and thought I’d say hi. I’ve subscribed so I can read your posts in the future.
Have a great day!
Chloe xx
carldagostino
May 7th, 2011 at 12:45
That’s great. This is a humor blog with some serious time to time and welcome your visits and comments. It is heartwarming to receive Cah4l’s posts with her inspiring Christian messages
sportsjim81
July 6th, 2011 at 12:04
Carl,
I decided to take a stroll through The Idiot’s blogroll and came across your page. What an appropriate title for your blog as I immediately chuckled at the first picture I saw! I’m glad I stopped by.
Carl D'Agostino
July 6th, 2011 at 13:37
Delighted you join us. All good, clean, wholesome, corny stuff here. Promise smiles and a good guffaw now and then.
Mountain Republic
July 13th, 2011 at 08:27
Hi Carl,
I like the new theme! The dark wood really makes your work stand out nicely.
MR
Carl D'Agostino
July 13th, 2011 at 10:48
Yes it makes things stand out better and I have always loved walnut or cherry paneling. What do you think of Michelle and hubbie’s latest episode?
Jackie Paulson Author
July 20th, 2011 at 17:36
I am so glad that I know you. Congratulations on all of your education in the past as well as your success as a well known cartoonist. You make us all light up. I am grateful for you. I have to admit, I am a person who is too serious so laughter is my medication. Thanks for always supporting my blog with your wonderful comments and inspirational sayings. Have a great day, my friend.
Carl D'Agostino
July 20th, 2011 at 18:53
I appreciate your kind words very much
wordsweneversaid
September 7th, 2011 at 14:32
*smile*
Finally I can leave a note!
(your image blavatar never gave a site to post to!)
I first saw your cartoon image and thought it was very sweet – I then saw the original picture.
You are a lovely man,
Your true self should be your avatar.
You are handsome. (very)
Uh ya – just sayin’
M.L.
Carl D'Agostino
September 7th, 2011 at 15:31
Shoulda seen me 30 years ago. Blush. Thank you for your kind words.
Stephen Page (eudaimonia)
October 30th, 2011 at 01:29
Carl,
Sorry about the problem you had trying to comment on Bridges Made from Junk. Perhaps it was on the link to the other site where the story is published? I tried to to comment there too and had the same problem. Don’t know why.
Stephen
L.S. Engler
January 5th, 2012 at 10:10
Hey, just stopping in to let you know I’ve passed a pretty little Kreativ Blogger award to you. Do with it as you will and enjoy. Keep up the great work.
Carl D'Agostino
January 5th, 2012 at 10:41
Thank you. Have subscribed to your blog. Make sure I receive notifications. I taught history but am an Eng/Am lit minor.
latebloomerbuds
February 2nd, 2012 at 09:41
A full life with plenty yet to explore! Margie
Carl D'Agostino
February 2nd, 2012 at 10:16
Have been computer literate only 4 years and my 19 month old blog is one of the most delightful endeavors in which I have ever engaged.
Bringing You Beirut
February 16th, 2012 at 17:02
I just added you to the Sunshine Blog award nominations – I meant to include you as one of the three, but for some reason only put down two names for that one! Sorry! Thanks for having such a lovely light-hearted blog. You do make me smile, frequently!
Carl D'Agostino
February 16th, 2012 at 17:21
Appreciate your kind consideration. I am glad you find the things entertaining. Regards.
dianne - life as i see it
February 17th, 2012 at 19:47
enjoying your blog
Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2012 at 20:14
Glad to hear that. Appreciate your support.
Terri O.A.
February 20th, 2012 at 16:01
I found your link on Believe Anyway, I am looking forward to coming back and reading more!!
Carl D'Agostino
February 20th, 2012 at 16:20
Welcome. Good wholesome humor found here.
Terri O.A.
February 20th, 2012 at 16:24
thank you, for your reply. I am so glad to find it is wholesome……refreshing!!!!!!!!!!
Nuno
February 26th, 2012 at 09:12
What a cool drawings! I love your blog. Yes, you made me smile
Thank you for posting.
Carl D'Agostino
February 26th, 2012 at 13:31
Welcome. More good stuff coming.
Mari Sanchez Cayuso
April 3rd, 2012 at 16:58
Thank you for visiting my blog. To answer your question, yes. I dabble with paint. I also lived in Florida my entire school years. Lived in Aventura and Miami Lakes for years. Your toons are awesome
Carl D'Agostino
April 3rd, 2012 at 17:03
Been here since I was 5. Just moved from North Miami to Aventura last March. Point East, 178th and Biscayne.
Mari Sanchez Cayuso
April 3rd, 2012 at 17:45
Wonderful area.. was just there last Spring. Never changing Miami : )
El Barrio Restaurant next to Bally’s is my favorite place for authentic Cuban.
Kiss the breeze and tides for me please. .
Princess Laila
April 3rd, 2012 at 20:31
Great space you have here
Carl D'Agostino
April 3rd, 2012 at 21:16
Welcome. Are you related to that Luke Skywalker guy?
G
April 4th, 2012 at 12:53
u have an awesome site, here. congrats.
Carl D'Agostino
April 5th, 2012 at 06:00
Glad you enjoy
fiztrainer
April 5th, 2012 at 00:16
Giving you well deserved recognition, in the form of a little game that was played with me, because I think you and this blog are amazing.
http://serendipityplus.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=1423&action=edit&message=6&postpost=v2
Carl D'Agostino
April 5th, 2012 at 06:01
I could not access anything re your comment but hope you like more cartoon stuff
fiztrainer
April 5th, 2012 at 09:03
I ALWAYS love your cartoons.
If you would like to participate, the correct direct link is http://serendipityplus.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/tag-youre-it/.
I am THE WORST when it comes to this computer stuff. So sorry. :]
Jackie Paulson
April 8th, 2012 at 18:47
http://lawofattractionsuccess.wordpress.com/ I added you to my new LOA SITE
throughenglisheyesmark
April 22nd, 2012 at 22:22
Hi Carl, thanks for taking time out to visit my blog http://reflectionsofchina.wordpress.com/ and for the likes and the humerous comment re alternative photo name, they are appreciated
..Now this gives me a chance to connect and follow your site too 
..Keep up the great work, cheers Mark.
Carl D'Agostino
April 23rd, 2012 at 06:19
That’s great.
George Weaver
April 25th, 2012 at 19:13
Carl, I wanted to thank you for your insightful and encouraging comments on (my grandson) Charlie’s drawing of a clown. He read it. Before he read it, he saw your photo and said, “He looks like a nice man”. After he read several comments, he wanted to be sure which one was the cartoonist! You comments meant a lot to him. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference to one little boy! George
Carl D'Agostino
April 25th, 2012 at 22:56
I was high school history teacher 33 years and I know talent and potential in young people and grandson has the “touch” as did I when I was his age. Would like to see more of his work. Perhaps he may care to pick a fav or two and guest post on my blog. Let me know. My computer skills are primitive but know enough to set something up.
George Weaver
April 25th, 2012 at 23:04
How very kind of you, Carl. He may be too shy, but I will ask him. You are such a dear man!
Ankur Mithal
April 29th, 2012 at 14:42
Hi,
I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. For details, please visit http://darkofficehumour.wordpress.com/2012/04/30/the-versatile-blogger-award/.
Carl D'Agostino
April 29th, 2012 at 14:55
Ankur, if you look right hand margin of blog you will see I have it already. I really appreciate that you took the time to think of me. I look forward to your visits and your witty comments add some color to things. Thank you for supporting the blog. It is the most important part of my day.
fiztrainer
May 7th, 2012 at 23:55
I have nominated you for the “Commenter Award” tonight on my blog. Thanks for all the comments you have left on my site…they always inspire and encourage me! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Carl D'Agostino
May 8th, 2012 at 08:12
I have that one. Thank you ever so much for thinking of me and supporting my blog. I have been very down this week and your kind thought uplifted me a great deal. Regards.
Carl D'Agostino
May 8th, 2012 at 08:14
Oooopps. I do not have Commenter Award. I have Versatile Blogger Award already that Archana has just given. Thank you very much.
fiztrainer
May 8th, 2012 at 09:41
I’m so sorry you’ve been feeling down. I’m glad this could give you a little lift. You always make me smile and give me a lift … between your blog and your comments, I always feel good after reading. I hope that you start feeling a better …
Carl D'Agostino
May 8th, 2012 at 11:59
Chronic depression severe 50 years, It’ll pass day or two. I have found even worst afflicted still have sense of humor and robust laugh. Like me.
Archana
May 8th, 2012 at 06:10
Please accept the Versatile Blogger Award, Carl!
http://ravenousforlife.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/versatile-blogger-award/
fiztrainer
May 8th, 2012 at 17:19
I know about this as well. I have dealt with it for as long as I can remember. Sometimes it hits worse than other times. It weirdly helpful knowing how it works in the sense that if we can bide our time through it, we know it will pass. But in the meantime it’s not fun. I feel for you and I am praying it moves along quickly.
Archana
May 20th, 2012 at 12:25
Mailed you at dagostino07@gmail.com.
sharingmemyselfandi
May 21st, 2012 at 19:43
Looks like a fun blog to follow. So – here I am.
PeAce!
Carl D'Agostino
May 21st, 2012 at 21:20
Welcome. You will enjoy. Promise. Peace out !
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