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JD Ridgley's avatar

😊

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tecolote42's avatar

Perfectly timed. Appreciate you. In my mind, I'll be playing ball ⚽ 🐕🤗🥰❤️

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Neil Oliveria's avatar

As you described it, this is the spot I go to because I just cannot stand to read too much about the news just now.

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PJJ's avatar

A cat, a ping pong ball and hardwood floor- works every time😉

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Jeff Dorgay's avatar

And that said I am playing ball with both of my pups right now…. You are always a bright spot to the day

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Liza Donnelly's avatar

Thanks, Jeff! xx

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bob buchanan's avatar

Spring is here....slowy and carefully. The illustration is apt.

The best way we can lessen Trumpmadness is to reach out to friends and family and watch over those who are at risk. As always, work at foodbanks and shelters and reach out to elders who may be isolated. Plan protests.

Show our neighbors--and each other-- we are here to build and care every day.

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Carol O's avatar

Thnx for reminder to work ( volunteer) at FOOD BANKS

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Terry Cook's avatar

I'd prefer to play a game of 'Sic the Despot'.

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Judy Buskirk's avatar

Laughing....why am I not crying? Thank you for bringing a smile to my face.

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Liza Donnelly's avatar

Hahahaha!

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Marci Nemhauser's avatar

So appreciate you and your drawings and even some of the whimsy you occasionally find in today's upside down world! Thanks

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KATHERINE H. TERHUNE's avatar

Balance! Fact and whimsy. I think I’ve mentioned it every time I submit a comment. You nailed it here. Know thyelf. And you do. And you tease open for the rest of us the possibility. LOVE THIS!!!

“That’s what I hope this spot is for you, a place where you are aware that I am keeping tabs on the news and share what I find is important, but also I am ready to share distractions from time to time. And I love that this has become a place for you all to talk with each other, and I try to chime in to your converstations when I can.” Thank you! Now go toss a ball with your pup.

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Lisa Haderlein's avatar

Love it! Maybe they could talk about playing ball?

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Bear Creek Beacon's avatar

Thanks for the puppy mood-lift. Have been receiving too many AI-generated political cartoons(?), whatever, lately...from well-meaning friends. I find the images and the technology behind them dispiriting.

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KittyLiterate's avatar

I love love love that cartoon because, as you said, it says what we feel...all of us. We need to keep informed, but we need to exhale as well. That's why the dog and the ball are so spot on. That's their loss, and our gain...though you could sell it and put it on here as well. We feel your ennui. It's kind of like a thin film over the day that could be brilliant with sunshine. Rest. We need you.

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Liza Donnelly's avatar

Thank you, Allia. (Even though its' not a cat cartoon! ) I appreciate you.

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KittyLiterate's avatar

You know, Liza, I am bi-petual now, since we adopted our puppy mill "dawg" and named her..... Miss Kitty. xo

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Patricia Diener's avatar

Perfectly describes why I value you so

Much. I adore that it’s facts you present with a following opinion often, but not simply hand wringing. The facts make it so much easier for me to consider my opinion of things when friends are together and we do want to compare thoughts and concerns. We appreciate that so much. And the humor is just a hoot! Thank you so much! 👭👬👫👭👬👫👭👬👫

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Liza Donnelly's avatar

Thank you so much, Patricia! I never want to (even if I could) bombard anyone with anything. Its all so difficult. Thank you for being here!

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Richard's avatar

I appreciate and welcome your thoughtful and creative contributions to the ongoing conversation.

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Linda H. Davis's avatar

Love this cartoon. The NYer’s loss. 🐶

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Carol O's avatar

The NYkrs staff must have had a raucous mtg over ‘yes or no’ on purchasing this cartoon gem !

It’s SO relevant

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S Campbell's avatar

Yes, I want to play ball!! So cute!

Bernie is lifting my spirits these days with his HUGE rallies (thousands and thousands of ppl) all over...starting in Wisconsin.

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