Collecting Cockney rhyming slang and British colloquialisms — especially from the Dickensian era — is a favorite pastime of mine. This observation came to me during the earliest days of the strip’s development, around 2008, and the new year seemed[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Hey, gimmie a break. I just completed a huge, 85-strip love story arc for Theo and Cora. You think this is easy? Snort. Harrumph. For those who may not remember, author Peter Packer wrote (among other things) 25 of the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Lightfoot summarizes his case well. As we’ve already seen, Theo has considered this from a few directions already, and it’s part of his reason for sending Cora back home. The late-80s TV series Beauty and the Beast included an amazing[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some of my patrons (via Patreon) have applauded this comic for addressing a common complaint against furry as a concept, regardless of whether in visual, literary, or other forms. My time on this soapbox will be brief. These are, after[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s always sad when a happy gathering must disperse; at least no one here needs to appoint a Dedicated Driver. After all, a staircase isn’t a danger, unless you count the ones in my house or at Castle Frankenstein. (“Stay[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Cora’s impromptu concert appears to be a hit. And yes, Lightfoot knows the history behind calling “Freebird!” at a concert. It’s a joke on several levels, as he is sure that his housemate is smitten with the young guitarist, and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Some moments need no words. As always, don’t forget to subscribe, absolutely free. We’ve been having some issues with our subscribe plug-in (at the bottom of the page), so if you find you’re having trouble, send us a quick note[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We usually see Caedmon’s snarky side, but Cora has been able to soothe the savage beast rather well. We, too, are confident about Cora’s ability to express her thanks. As Hans Christian Anderson told us, “Where words fail, music speaks.”[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A truly dramatic moment, as Cora makes her entrance, seeing the entire furry household in one place, ready to tell her story. I’m sure Theo wouldn’t make up any tall tales (or tails). After all, Morton didn’t really look like[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Caedmon may be willing to admit when he’s wrong but, when it comes to Theo, things should be taken on a case-by-case basis. Our badger doesn’t come from “The Show Me State” (Missouri); he was raised in the state just[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…