It might not come as a surprise to you, but I’ve been out a bit myself lately. I’m in the second week of a vacation/work vacation, in the latter portion alas. The strips running in newspapers this week and next, and on GoComics, are “best-of” repeats, chosen and recolored by myself. This week’s strips are from 2012, and next week’s will be from 2008. I hope you enjoy seeing them again.
171 responses to “Time Out”
Good morning Jean……
You are a very endearing lady. My personal opinion…you are overloading yourself.. Ask for help, this is not a one person ‘volunteerism. You write with such enthusiasm about your grandchild, and I feel your friend would not want you to take any time away from that.
sincerely….debbe
{{{{Jean}}}
I’m glad you have good memories of her……
debbe, never fear! I have people around to keep me from seriously overdoing. And no, I am not the only volunteer on the memorial service. It just hit me today that she is really not coming back. I can’t avoid that thought any more.
And llee, yes I do. Wonderful memories!
So sorry, Jean… remember the good times…
Below is an email from a beloved former student, who also sits with me in the front pew at BUMC. I’ve much to be grateful for. Peace,
Interesting article showing our strong relationship with dogs dates back further than previously thought. Thought you might like to read it.
http://www.labmanager.com/news/2018/02/emotional-bond-between-humans-and-dogs-dates-back-14-000-years?utm_campaign=Newsletter_LM_Monitor_2018&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61148785&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–s3Hk3RH97UDPPqO-bHV2Sm9IS6Wy3saSiUR9CmR5Sp9WfpeX2QCaC8p1McQOt3DjDOlFBUSxkEEXXA0ZGPMQBRd078w&_hsmi=61152302#.WqAYaudG3IU
Jane Doe, Instructor
Introductory Biology II, Spring 2018
I am very sorry for your loss, Jean dear. I wish I were able to give you a Ghostly Therapeutic Hug. I am told they are comforting.
Time to shake the dust off your shoes, Arlo.
“…adobe thing to say” 🙂
A friend sent me this on FB. https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28468119_665453800512451_8559494020635183483_n.jpg?oh=aa13c68bf82f905f7d00feed183f26f8&oe=5B0813A9
That ought to amuse the dog people, the cat people and the poetry people here. Have a great day, everybody!
This is cool: http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2018/03/08/with-200000-laser-dots-this-glass-orb-puts-milky-way-on-your-desk.html
Thank you, Ghost Sweetie. Maybe one of these days I’ll wander out towards Eufalla and collect a Therapeutic Hug in person.
Gal, thank you. I will.
Lot of truth in this one: https://scontent-dfw5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28660952_1811417748925899_4639324330872720602_n.jpg?oh=477b4644720c228ece46ff0974edb852&oe=5B438C24
1. What’s that strange object on her desk? Where is she hiding the ubiquitous desktop?
2. Fortunately, SHB doesn’t do this.
Peace,
Janis, with five dogs on the property, one would be happy if the only thing that got tracked all over the house is a little dry mud.
Worth reading: https://www.heinleinbooks.com/single-post/2017/01/20/This-I-Believe
Encouraging words.
For those that need it = all of us.
There is beauty in the sunlight,
And the soft blue heaven above:
Oh, the world is full of beauty,
When the heart is full of love.
One of the Great Spirit bluff peregrines, near the nest box. No eggs yet in Baltimore.
https://explore.org/livecams/birds/falcon-nest-cam
Peace,
Mark: Thanks for the Heinlein quote. I hope his optimism is justified, but seriously doubt that we will spread across the galaxy. As a devout UMC heretic, I’ll say what I’ve said here and elsewhere before, I’m not worried about Heinlein’s salvation. Perhaps Elaine is saying to him now, “Look, in today’s A&J blog, emb thinks it likely that you’re here.”
Peace,
emb, I hope you’re right.
Mark: Me too. Also no eggs in the GSB nestbox.
https://explore.org/livecams/falcons/peregrine-falcon-cam
Peace,
Just got a notice from my credit union that there is a nationwide problem with processing some debit cards. Seems a fiber optic cable serving the card processor has been damaged, causing problems with the processing and leaving some ATMs offline. So if you’re having problems with a debit card, this is probably why.
And I mean a national card processing company, not just a local one.
That’s one way to deal with trouble:
https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46277317&nid=1017&title=have-you-seen-this-kid-turns-into-statue-when-he-gets-in-trouble
Trapper Jean those therapeutic hugs work. I have seen him hug and the results. My friends and employees have told me how he calmed, cheered, encouraged them.
I know he is a large armed angel.
Today’s [Sat.] is whimsical. Didn’t check to see if it’s really new, but don’t remember it. Peace,