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Saint Somebody

By Jimmy Johnson

March 17, 2003


Winter comes in with Christmas and goes out with St. Patrick’s Day, bookends of the harshest season. Other than that, they don’t have a lot in common, but St. Patrick’s Day comes up in the current A&J today, so I thought that would be sufficient excuse to look back in the archives for another St. Patrick’s Day cartoon to show here on arloandjanis.com. I selected a Sunday from 2003. Now, I’m going to give you some real inside cartoon stuff. I did not draw all the little shamrocks. I created what’s called a “pattern” in Photoshop and filled pre-selected spaces with the pattern—a simple click of the mouse. Speaking of St. Patrick’s Day, why are the Irish considered so lucky? With all respect and admiration, they historically have been a rather put-upon population. Maybe they consider themselves lucky to be here. I think we can all relate to that.


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73 responses to “Saint Somebody”

  1. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Now I am begging for people to donate food to help others cook and eat for Christmas. Kind of one on one through gift cards at local grocery or bags/boxes taken to them or even Ghost and my shop to be anonymous gift.

    Next year we are going to organize this better with my local grocery as a “Shop With A Friend ” event and also as a Donate A Gift Card to be used in grocery.

  2. Lynn Avatar
    Lynn

    I always enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day comics. ?? Here’s to
    March 17, 2021! ?

  3. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Got the most unexpected and wonderful Christmas gift from a friend, got the impossible to find “Bop Til You Drop”. I am getting ready to read it in bed in a few minutes.

    Jimmy if I mail it to you (insured) will you autograph it for me?

    Thank you both so much!

  4. Ghost Avatar
    Ghost

    Recently, I’ve found myself thinking, “I’m glad I won’t have to worry about how such-and-such turns out, because I won’t live long enough.” Then I remember that my Dad lived to be 13 years older I am now, and my Mom 22 years! If I live to be an average of those two, I might find myself looking at the year 2037 or beyond one day. Perhaps I need to increase my concern level.

  5. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Mark in Tulsa gave me my Bop Til You Drop. Thank you so much my friend!

  6. TruckerRon Avatar

    On the advice of an allergist, I got rid of my perpetual postnasal drip problem by cutting out all dairy products. I’m also a type 2 diabetic, so between the two restrictions on high-glycemic foods and dairy, this is going to be my first holiday season in years without a 5 to 10 pound weight gain to lose over the next few months. I like the results… but hate having to maintain the self-discipline!

    1. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
      Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

      I cut down significantly on dairy products but haven’t noticed a difference of any kind. Perhaps I need to eliminate them entirely.

      I had been drinking soy milk, but I recently switched to almond after reading that soy increases estrogen levels in men.

      1. Ghost Avatar
        Ghost

        So does watching the Lifetime Movie channel.

        1. TruckerRon Avatar

          Don’t forget the Hallmark Channel with its Christmas romance films!

        2. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
          Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

          And that reminds me of a line I once wrote:

          The difference between men and women is as clear as the difference between sports and soap operas.

    2. Sideburns Avatar

      Having been diabetic for 18 years (Started out Type 2, now considered LADA.) I can assure you that eating properly soon becomes a habit, once you’ve started. And, you need to remember that it’s not that you can’t eat those foods but that you shouldn’t; an occasional lapse is OK. What you’ll need to learn is how to make adjustments. If you know that there’s going to be birthday cake for dessert, cut back on the carbs during the rest of the dinner; less rice, potatoes or whatever, so that a small slice of cake can make things come out even.

  7. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
    Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

    Anyone else planning on viewing Saturn and Jupiter this evening?

    The two won’t be this close again for about 800 years.

    1. Blinky the Wonder Wombat Avatar
      Blinky the Wonder Wombat

      Unfortunately, looks like our local skies will be cloudy tonight, just as I feared. Well, the next similar alignment is only in 80 years!

      1. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
        Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

        Rainy and cloudy here.

        Shucks.

    2. Steve From Royal Oak, MI Avatar

      It was very overcast and then snow/rain. I had a rehearsal at Church where I am singing Christmas eve and looked up at the Parking Lot lights and took a picture of them. Posted it on Facebook, and told everyone that I spotted them. My lovely 84 year old thought that they were real. I told her to take a closer look as the lights were connected to a post! We shared a good laugh.

  8. Ghost Avatar
    Ghost

    Re 12-21-20 real-time cartoon: Is Janis unwell? It’s the first day of winter (although she thinks that occurred two months ago), and there’s no long, heavy flannel nightgown?
    Also, Panel #0, had there been one, would be an illustration of the adage, “Some things are best left to the imagination”.
    Oh, and good to see Jimmy is still pushing the envelope.

  9. TruckerRon Avatar

    As I posted elsewhere:

    For anyone planning to view the “Christmas Star” (grand conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn) it’s tonight. You only need to have a clear view of the SW sky down to the horizon and, at most binoculars to see it better. No telescope needed, though a tripod for the binoculars might be helpful. And dress warmly!
    .
    The prime viewing time is around an hour after local sunset, but don’t wait too long past that time since those planets set pretty early now (about 2 hours and a bit after sunset), depending on what’s to the SW of your location.
    .
    Even with low power binoculars you’ll be able to see the planets are about 0.3 degrees apart and also the 4 largest moons of Jupiter.

  10. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Re the current today strip and Mickey Mouse tee shirt, it is very obvious that the tee is all Janis is wearing. No shorts, no panties.

    Have been begging Ghost to bring me night gowns or shirts, shorts, anything to wear to sleep in here in hospital. I pointed out we have been sleeping together for three years now, surely he can recognize something?

    1.  Avatar
      Anonymous

      I cannot claim expertise in this field, but couldn’t Janis be wearing something rather high-cut?

    2. Steve From Royal Oak, MI Avatar

      Really? No panties? Do you have a superpower or something? 🙂

  11. Ghost Avatar
    Ghost

    ::Blush::

  12. Judy in Conroe Avatar
    Judy in Conroe

    Going to try to see the planet conjunction tonight, but probably won’t be able – forecast is cloudy, and we are probably too close to Houston and I-45 to get far enough from urban lights, even if the clouds stay away. Alternate plan – our neighborhood has a lot of Christmas lights, so one way or another we will find something to enjoy.
    My Christmas wish is for healthy and happiness for The Village. My spouse and I are going to make a quick trip to see our grandchildren in Louisiana, some of whom we haven’t visited since March. I fear one or both of us will end up sick, but we plan to visit only family and take precautions, so keep your fingers crossed for us. Everybody there says they are well and have not been around anyone sick, and I am so tired of not seeing family. I can tell from pictures that my granddaugher who turned 13 this summer is now taller than I am. I need to see her and talk to her in person.

  13. Ghost Avatar
    Ghost

    At twenty-five minutes after sunset, I walked out, looked toward the SW, and saw…trees. Do I get my money back? 😀

    1. Steve From Royal Oak, MI Avatar

      A friend said that he would try to wait another 800 years as it was cloudy. Another friend pointed out that it will align again in another 60 years. Can you wait that long?

  14. Ghost Avatar
    Ghost

    Remember, Mr. Elf on the Shelf (if that is indeed your real name), “Snitches get stitches.”

  15. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Started reading “Bop Til You Drop”. Very different from the current Arlo and Janis.

    Never seen most of these early strips. Gene looks different in every one! Janis does too. Arlo is most consistent. Lots more dialogue back then, more reading.

    Too tired to read.

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