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Barbara Williamson's avatar

Congratulations on 50 years together!!! You are a very fortunate pair who found each other on the first try. Not everyone is that lucky…. some of us had to kiss a few frogs first……. ;-)

Professor Mus's avatar

I'm still kissing frogs...

Big E's avatar

Ewww, stop that 🤣 💋🐸🛑

Professor Mus's avatar

Believe me, I want to stop!

Fain Zimmerman's avatar

True!!!

MrsMc's avatar

and goats

Pamela's avatar

And one snake!

James Lord's avatar

I recognize that COVID toilet paper hoarder. He did time in the 70s for squeezing the Charmin. Mr. Whipple had no sense of humor about that kind of thing.

Micheal Nash, Ph. D.'s avatar

Did Wimple appreciate that definite difference in Delsey?

John Guy's avatar

Whatever happen to Mr. Whipple? It was a great ad.

James Lord's avatar

Well John, by the 80s Mr. Whipple's popularity began to wane. Focus groups increasingly revealed that he was seen as an outdated archetype of the oppressive patriarchy. The female 25-to-54 demographic had by this time been trained through media and academia to recognize his sort of toxic masculinity, and to rightly resent it. The final straw came when Mr. Whipple overzealously confronted a newly arrived immigrant for fondling one of the packages on aisle 15. Several anti-hate legal aid groups came to the young man's defense in a series of press conferences, ascribing his propensity for Charmin squeezing to cultural differences to which we should be more tolerant. After this incident, the whole 22 year-old ad campaign was flushed down the tubes by a promising new trans ad exec, no doubt wiser in the ways of modern progress.

Barbara Lekowicz's avatar

Oh my goodness, James! This comment deserves a place of honor on the Sunday Funnies post!!🤗

Deanna L Holmes's avatar

Yes, Barbara, it sure made me laugh!

John Guy's avatar

Good Lord...Mr. Whipple became a symbol of toxic masculinity? Maybe they needed their eyes checked?

Jerry Williams's avatar

I researched this before, as I was curious if the Bears were created because of that old confirmation "Does a Bear poop in the woods?"

It turned out cartoon bears, in a focus group, were considered to be mutually acceptable to most buyers. Mr Whipple had run his course...

Burton Tschache's avatar

He got wiped out by explosive diarrhea...

John Guy's avatar

What a way to go....

Lisa G Anderson's avatar

Oh that is hilarious!

Don Reed's avatar

07/19/26: Another reason why the stalls are six feet apart (social distancing). Thankfully, those ads were censored.

Thomas A Braun RPh's avatar

I guess in 2024, at least 4 million voting Democrats stayed home because they were over confident, or they just did not exist except on paper. In 2020, my democratic Cook county was overly generous and sent me 5 mail in ballots which were not ordered. If you understand statistical analysis, you know the numbers were cooked. Proving it is another mater. The pillow man understood it and was beat up unmercifully.

John Guy's avatar

The stolen 2020 election, the entire US voting system is basically a labyrinth of shell companies designed to obscure who owns the machines.

The companies are privately-owned and unregulated and totally fake. That’s why nobody should need to be convinced about election fraud: you already know there's election fraud because the entire system is designed to disguise itself.

However, these are real, but Democrat States insist that heavily scrutinized businesses subject to rigorous government oversight rather than a disguised system designed for fraud. "subject to rigorous government oversight" BS from the Governments covering themselves. The thieves are running the system.

Tom Daniel's avatar

When Nevada began electronic voting ( with SEQUOIA machines) - was it 1980? the DemoCommies have owned that state ever since.

Science is Political 2.0's avatar

OMG five mail in ballots. That reminds me when I took my Vision test.. passed..this past Monday. and I had to think quick.. the application hard copy asked me if I wanted to sign up to VOTE or change the status..OF COURSE I SAID "NO" because any status change here in VA could result in MAIL IN BALLOTS.. which the LOCAL DEMOCRATS KNOW BETTER THAN TO BE SENDING THAT "Shredder fodder" here. and also declined REAL ID.. and also NO ORGAN DONOR. as well. HOW IS ALL THAT COVERED WHEN RENEWING A Driver's license? Talk about up close and personal.. VA is not for lovers .. that is for sure.

Fred Jewett's avatar

There is no way I will ever sign that DL donor card. The one time I came to the hospital with an emergency the doc accused me of faking it and the next day they gave me the boot while I was semi conscious with no call to my wife to pick me up at a hospital in the middle of the countryside. And these are the people who decide if I live or die?

beccar1954's avatar

I guess they were mad because they needed a donor??

John Guy's avatar

California takes a long time to count votes because state laws prioritize maximum voter participation and strict verification over speed. The state's large electorate, combined with extensive mail-in options and voter protections, extends the processing timeline?

"Maximum voter participation?" A nice name for fraud.

Many countries and states require ballots to be cast in person or to arrive strictly by the close of election night, which allows for instant tallying. California's system allows voters to drop ballots in the mail at the very last minute, meaning local election centers do not even receive millions of legal ballots until days after voting ends.

Tom Daniel's avatar

The MO of the rigged California elections was (back eons ago when I was a "native") and is now - for close races - with Republicans ahead - to NOT call a final vote tally until the DemoCOMMIES have figured out how many ballots - just a few sometimes - to take the win.

Elaine H's avatar

We always spend summers in Michigan but I hate missing a vote. Luckily in florida we do have mail in ballots so I can still do my civic duty and vote.

James Lord's avatar

I thought of an 11th way to avoid a shark attack: Pumping mass quantities of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and methamphetamine into our oceans. That way, the worst you're going to get from even a Great White is a bad gumming.

Alan Davis (FlyoverAlinCT)'s avatar

You’ve seen the movie “Cocaine Bear”? With Hegseth blowing up narcotraficante go fast boats, can “Cocaine Shark” and “Cocaine Octopus” be far behind?!

And I gotta love Buffalo Bill and the young at any age derring-do. Jordan Peterson’s Rule of Life Number 11 “Never interrupt anyone while they are skateboarding”.

MrsMc's avatar

my sentiments exactly!

Dr. James Phelps's avatar

I was watching the Trump speech Thursday be streaming on my phone. Not ten minutes into it CBS had already called in pundits and commentators who were walking loudly and interacting over the ongoing Trump speech.

I switched my stream to Al Jazeera - where it was live broadcast worldwide without comment or interruption.

Says a whole lot about our U.S. legacy media…

LB (Little Birdie)'s avatar

Yep, that's what I commented on the other day, directing others to Coffee and Covid for some truth serum. So, so very rude CBS. Also provided the CBS comment email so others, feeling their scummy vibe, could say their piece.

beccar1954's avatar

I watched it on Epoch Times. No interruptions and good commentary afterwards. Dump mainstream media.

Charles Moser's avatar

Licenses? I don't know if they can be pulled, but a good idea.

Dr. James Phelps's avatar

Sorry for the typos.. fat fingers on a tiny keyboard

James Goodrich's avatar

Sometimes even when we’re at our lowest, in a valley, when things seem the worst, realize it can be a lesson, with growth, a valley of blessing.

David said in psalm 23 the Lord is my shepherd he leads me by the still waters he leads me to the green pastures. When life is going our way, we like this part of the passage. But then it says, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, he was saying the same God that leads you to green pastures and still waters sometimes will lead you to the valley. You may not understand it but if it was not going to work, God would never have allowed it.

When you face tough times you have to remind yourself God would not be leading you to that valley if there was only loss, defeat and heart ache. There’s a purpose for the valley, not to hinder you but to help you. Not to hold you back, but to push you forward. Not to weaken you but to make you stronger. Now the key is your attitude in the valley. If we are negative bitter discouraged we can go through the valley and never see the blessings.

Proverbs say the steps of a good person are ordered by the Lord. We must keep our faith. When you encounter a valley sometimes it’s not because you’ve done something wrong, it could be you’ve done something right. God is ready to promote you but the way he’s going to do it is to take you through the valley.

If we look over the past 10 years we watched doors open in 2016, and doors close in 2020. For 5 years we went through a valley. Know we would never be where we are today without what took place then. Covid, Joe Biden, his administration, Dr. Fauci, was it easy, pleasant or nice? NO, but that valley created other doors to open in November of 2024. We have been through the valley, and with prayer, faith, open eyes and persistence we have come out stronger.

Bitterness can blind us to the blessing, while faith and persistence help you see purpose in the challenge. Valleys bring us closer to God. In the valleys we always gain something. We gain experience we gain endurance. Our character is being developed. With every victory comes a new level of confidence. A challenge you face today may not make sense but in the future what you learn in the valley today will help you in the future.

When David was just a teenager he went out to face Goliath in the Valley of Elah. It wasn’t a coincidence that he was in the valley. Goliath was much bigger, stronger, had more experience, it looked impossible, like David didn’t have a chance, but again we see God turns a valley of defeat into a valley of blessing. David took out his slingshot and a stone, slung it hitting Goliath in the forehead knocking him out. He didn’t have a sword so he took Goliaths sword from his sheath and cut Goliath’s head off.

David came out of that valley not only with more experience, more confidence and respect, but he came out with the sword of Goliath. This battle in the valley of Elah was the beginning of David’s military and political activity, eventually leading him to the thrown. The Valley of Elah for David was a Valley of Blessing. Years later it was this very valley the Israelites led by David with Goliaths sword would defeat the Philistines and take this fertile valley.

It may not be tomorrow or even in 6 months, sometimes it can be years later, the lessons learned in our valleys turn to blessings in our life. Life’s valleys are a part of our spiritual journey of faith, where challenges become opportunities for growth and blessings.

Happy Sunday!

J.Goodrich

LM Drew's avatar

I have been in "that valley" resulting from a desert roll-over car accident in which I flew out of said car. I broke both femurs, shattered my pelvis, broke my ribs. My body outside the wrecked car caught a truck driver's attention. Truck driver positioned his truck to shade my body while notifying emergency. We (sister was driver & stayed in car) were taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital. JESUS the Lord was with us. I was immediately given tetanus before my allergy was known. My sister's husband was/is a radiologist, seeing my sister not standing straight & saw her neck was broken thereby needing a halo brace. I remained comatose for 3 months due partly to my tetanus allergy. My parents' church sent out & prayed for my recovery a long time. My fiance believed doctors' dismal prognosis for me and decided to marry someone else. I've been through very much rehabilitation, physical, mental and emotional but I'm still here on earth.

MrsMc's avatar

Wow. ... prayers for your continued healing, and your sister's too.

LM Drew's avatar

Thank you. My sister-- 5 years older than I died [NOT specifically accident injury] recently. Thank you, though for your Christian prayers. :)

GMoody's avatar

God wasn’t ready for you that day. You’re still here, so He has a purpose for you.

Alan Davis (FlyoverAlinCT)'s avatar

Awesome. “I don’t need armor -God has equipped me with everything I need to serve His purposes.” Michelangelo got it when he was 26; I’m getting it now.

Julia Pomeroy's avatar

I am 83 and really thought my fruitful days were over, am in a deep valley right now, in fact, my beloved and I have no sooner got through one valley when another has come along, so we're pretty exhausted but your words are incredibly helpful right now as I lie in this uncomfortable hospital bed. Thank you so much and may Jesus touch you in some special way today.

I wonder if you would be good enough to forward this to my email? I am reading this on my tablet and have no idea how to copy and paste. Chris.madder@yahoo.com. don't miss the full stop between first and second name. I will explain about the name when I hear from you. Maranatha!

Science is Political 2.0's avatar

So thank you for the Mini sermon. Have Blessed Sunday. :)

D D's avatar

Hi James, These are some heavy themes today, I'm sending you Lightness of Heart.

James Goodrich's avatar

Hi DD, Thank You!!

Deanna L Holmes's avatar

Yes, it is the same story with Jesus carrying his own cross to his crucifixion, he fell three times, but got back up to make it to his destiny.

MrsMc's avatar

David is my favorite Old Testament character, his victories, his failures, his dancing (some say naked) before the Tabernacle with the Ark of the Covenant. Psalm 18 is attributed to King David v 28-29. "For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness. For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can leap over a wall!"

LM Drew's avatar

favorites... I'm partial to Daniel.

MrsMc's avatar

Ruth is my other favorite. I need to read more about Daniel. I know the basics. Just today my cousin's wife who is a Hospital Chaplain suggested I read the bible with more intention to hear clearly what God is telling me through the scriptures. I will start with the book of Daniel.

James Goodrich's avatar

It’s significant that David was a shepherd and the first 5 words in psalm 23 is the Lord is my shepherd. He was anointed to be king at 17, but went back to being a shepherd after his anointing.

MrsMc's avatar

It is interesting. He must have so sincerely felt that. the Lord is MY shepherd. brings new meaning to me in reading the whole psalm "Your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

James Goodrich's avatar

Until the age of 30 David was a shepherd protecting his father Jesse’s flock of sheep from lions and bears. David is described as courageously protecting the flock as a shepherd does. Another incredible thing about David is even though he was anointed to be king at 17, he patiently went back to the fields for 13 years and tended to his father’s sheep, showing the importance of commitment to our everyday life, even as a future king.

53rd Chapter's avatar

"There are two kinds of bulls..." reminds me of my long-gone lumberjack friend Happy Nelson who said, "If you say you've never been lost in the woods, you've never been in the woods."

Swabbie Robbie's avatar

True! When I 1st moved to this home on 2&3/4 acres I took a walk around on foggy day and got turned around. Walked through several other properties until I came to a road and could walk back to my place.

Fain Zimmerman's avatar

That's why some of us have fences! so we can't go as far!

Joy Metcalf's avatar

My son is one of those rare individuals who never--and I mean never--gets lost in the woods. I swear he has a built-in compass. Me, I got lost on my 3 acres if I'm not careful.

Swabbie Robbie's avatar

He probably reads which side of the trees the moss grows or other environmental clues even if he isn't that conscious that he does it. I was always pretty good at knowing where I was, but in dense fog all bets are off.

Thomas A Braun RPh's avatar

Happened to me hunting. Walked in a circle. When you do not have a fixed point that is what happens.

Uncle Mikey's avatar

My late father was a real lumberjack/longshoreman/prospector. By today’s standards he would scare most men by his presence alone. But he was instead a great role model. Like our Dr here.

brooker's avatar

Fun strip to see and read.

LM Drew's avatar

Amen. It is a smile-making gift every Sunday when it shows up.

GMoody's avatar

Great posts today, especially of the two lovebirds!

Cherylyn's avatar

They are so sweet together....

sparky's avatar

OMG, you surely NAILED it today!! After 37 years as a family doc, my partner in life (my nurse from my practice ALL 37 years) now homestead. From chickens, ducks, geese, rabbits, pigs and now Katadin SHEEP, we IDENTIFY!!! And LOVE IT. I recently have adopted the mantra SOMEDAY THIS WILL BE A GOOD AND AMUSING STORY as we deal with the daily challenges. I cannot tell you how many 'YouTube degrees' I have and an ENDLESS supply of such stories. And we love this life together as passionately as we loved caring for our patients. Love you guys and the endless stream of wisdom and support you both provide us.

Dr. Robert W. Malone's avatar

I especially appreciate the line: "SOMEDAY THIS WILL BE A GOOD AND AMUSING STORY"

Ginny Murtaugh's avatar

I love the Friday funnies and Sunday funnies you present! Thank you! You two are great!

D D's avatar

Great bunch of memes, stories and pics! I laughed out loud more than once and am so glad to have the good fortune to have stumbled into your lives. You have added more richness and thought-provoking discussions than anyone I know. And, your integrity is impeccable.

D D's avatar
1dEdited

Okay, now I'm confused, what did I say that didn't warrant a "like?" It must have been the compliments <insert sarcasm>... (I must be feeling sensitive today.) p.s. this comment is for the authors...

Micheal Nash, Ph. D.'s avatar

Another good crop homesteaders. I particularly liked the Van gGogh one

Julia Pomeroy's avatar

As van Gogh would say: "Ik ook,"

SashaSue's avatar

"Forget playing it cool, find someone who’s genuinely obsessed with you in the healthiest way possible. Someone who can’t go hours without talking to you. Who misses you after being apart for a few hours. Who expresses love freely without making it feel like effort."

I swear that sounds just like my dog. So true though.

Handsome Pristine Patriot's avatar

Good strip, but I can't imagine why you had nothing about the breakout candidate for US Senate from Maine, Ashley Webb.

https://x.com/amuse/status/2077982915707724083

Criminey crickets I wish we here in North Maine could secede from this shitshow.

GMoody's avatar

If Democrats continue having such lovely candidates as Ashley Webb, maybe the country isn’t in as much danger as I once thought.

Handsome Pristine Patriot's avatar

What concerns me is that the other democrat/communists seem to be OK with this freak.

I mean, I'd be so embarrassed to be on the same team with it that I'd have to walk away.

V Walton's avatar

A great selection of serious and humorous thoughts, but I completely lost it on the Van Gogh costume. My wife screamed from upstairs “ Now what?”.