THE BIRTH OF CRANKY GIRL

- contributing writer, Adam Peck

Nine years ago, artist and illustrator Crystal Jones gave birth to a little girl – a “Cranky” Girl to be precise.  Born out of accumulated frustrations, annoyances and the general absurdity of popular culture, the little cartoon sprite offered hope and promise, and maybe, just maybe even a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. I stared into her little face and recognized myself.  She spoke to me loud and proud, and I realized then and there that there was indeed a little Cranky Girl in all of us.  I think of myself as her loving stepdad.