Recent Comments

1. 2 days ago on Calvin and Hobbes

   Calvin views the world through thermonuclear narcissism and entitlement, but via his voice – which we enjoy chuckling at – Watterson made important points. The things Calvin enumerated still exist, and they have indeed gotten worse. Even those of good will, humanity, and common sense who worked hard for the last four years to try to turn the rising tide of authoritarianism and kakistocracy in our country were unable to fend off a return to Trumpism. I see the message here not as misanthropy but as a clarion call to remember that human progress through history has never been a straight upward line on the graph. There have been severe setbacks, but not unlike index funds, if you take the long view the trend continues to rise. We must keep fighting for humanity, and keep trying to make a difference wherever we can. I have faith that reason will prevail over stupidity.

2. 2 days ago on Luann

   Ah, the joys of Anguish Languish. Glad to see it re-surface on occasion. These are delightful.

3. 2 days ago on Frog Applause

   Remember the homologue!

4. 3 days ago on Peanuts Begins

   I always thought it was “blind man’s bluff.” Huh. Live and learn.

5. 3 days ago on Frog Applause

   Oh you insufferable tease… ;)

6. 5 days ago on Frog Applause

   Any lagomorph with a clothespin for a head is immediately sus.

7. 6 days ago on Zen Pencils
   Federal Reserve found that only 54% of Americans have savings that could cover three months of expenses and just 45% could cover a $400 expense with money from their checking or savings account. Far too many of us are one financial emergency from living on the street.
8. 6 days ago on Peanuts Begins

   Sorry for your loss!

9. 7 days ago on Luann

   ’Twas the night before Christmas, the booze was allotted,

   Not a creature was stirring, they were all too darn potted.

   The stockings were scattered, the room was a state,

   We all missed the chimney, we couldn’t see straight.

   The children were snug in their beds, (at Aunt Thalia’s)

   So the grownups could revel in wild Bacchanalias.

   Mamma drank the vodka and I drank the rum,

   Then we stumbled to bed so St. Nicholas could come.

   When out on the lawn there arose such a cursing,

   I sprang from the bedclothes, my throbbing head nursing.

   Away to the window I flew like a flash,

   Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

   Then threw up my dinner, the nachos and chips,

   The pretzels, the beer and the salsa and dips.

   My wife sort of wheezed at me, “Are you in pain, Dear?”

   When I noticed I’d puked on a sleigh, and eight reindeer….

   (And it continues in the same vein for many verses)

10. 8 days ago on Zen Pencils

    ¡Zacatepongolas!