My father, who was born in 1914, told me (during my high school years, 1971-1975) that, “You can never surprise a girl by kissing her; you can only surprise her by kissing her before she expects you to.” I’m told[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
My Medicine Man friend, when he read this strip, suggested that it be called, “Say Goodnight, Injun.” He and I, like Lightfoot and Theo, would use the term jokingly, affectionately… but other folks might not know that. Instead, I’m calling[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s so difficult to maintain a reputation of any kind. On that thought… If “Francis the Talking Mule” were really bright, would he be considered a smart ass? (Actually, his dad would be the ass [jackass] and his mother a[…]↓ 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…
Part of Caedmon’s background is his intelligence, his politics, and his general inability to suffer fools gladly. He can be difficult. Elsewhere, Theo describes him in Dungeons & Dragons terms as “a Third Edition Paladin class, with a stick in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
