COMIC STARS

Sidney™

For Sidney, science is life

She is the picture of a left-brained analyst. Studious, she keeps up with the latest developments in many different disciplines. She conducts experiments in her research lab and sometimes uses Riley as her test subject. But, humans are not allowed in the lab and Riley is never harmed. Sidney also enjoys human literature, philosophy and even psychology. One of her favorite leisure time activities is reading the daily newspapers. She is mild mannered, considerate of others and very patient with her brother. A by-product of her investigative work is her trademark, prescription glasses, which she wears proudly.

Sidney's Study

A) Image from Hubble Telescope on her computer screen.

B) Three framed portraits of Aristotle, Isaac Newton and Rene Descartes.

C) Bust of William Shakespeare.

D) Her desk, stacked with her favorite books and her computer.

E) Faux sculpture photo of DaVinci.

Riley™

For Riley, Riley is life

Like Sidney, Riley has a study. Unlike Sidney, who uses hers to learn and to analyze, Riley’s study is used to study Riley. After all, the pursuit of fame requires careful attention. And pursue it he does. Sitting in front of his full-length mirror, surrounded by his inanimate replicas, he ponders ways to attract millions of adoring human fans. But, with Sidney’s gentle urging, Riley does venture out of his friendly confines to consider other things human, like politics, science, literature, life in general.

That’s when he adds his ideas to hers and comic stars are born.

Riley's Study

A) Riley's favorite wall calendar with Riley in a different - and more handsome - pose each month.

B) One of Riley's "boys," a stuffed toy.

C) Riley's favorite photos. All of him, of course.

D) Riley's desk, situated so he has an unobstructed view of images of himself from any angle.

E) T-shirts featuring a large, gorgeous, unretouched image of... who else?

Riley Nation

See Your Furry Companion Featured On Riley Nation!

Every so often, a Letters From Us^® Sunday comic displays the talk show, “Riley Nation”. With Riley as the host and Sidney as his faithful sidekick, Riley interviews a furry companion selected from email submissions. If you’d like to see your adorable companion featured on the show, please follow the directions given below. All guests are chosen at Riley’s discretion and all are treated with sincere, and the highest, regard.

Please answer these questions and e-mail the questions and answers to the address below.

Companion’s name
Companion’s breed
Companion’s age (in human years)
Companion’s city of residence
Companion’s likes
Companion’s dislikes
Companion’s most embarrassing moment
Companion’s proudest achievement
Companion’s hobbies
Companion’s life goals
Your name (optional – if provided, your name, as your pet’s caregiver, will appear in the comic)

In the same e-mail, attach two digital, color photos of your pet: one facing the camera, the other a profile. If it’s a dog or cat, please have the animal sitting upright. For other animals, please provide a front and side view.

Email the completed questions and photos to: riley@lettersfromus.com. No photos will be returned.