Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for November 27, 2023

Edith hasn’t quite gotten Filbert trained yet.

Well, Filbert brought his pipe. Give him the chew stick.

she’s trying to tame you, buddy

A chew stick? … “Gesundheit!”

Well you and Bowser bear an uncanny resemblance so….

She’s trying to be nice.

“It’s so you will stop chewing the scenery when you read the news, dear…”

Instead of your stinky chew tobacco……

You’re her dog

Hmmm, which chews to choose?

I thought we were chewing the fat, Enid — stick to the topic.

Good morning Balladeers!

Ummm.. because Filbert’s chewing on your pipe. Your chance at revenge here, try to look like you really like it and make Filbert feel regret.

Because we’re out of beef jerky.

Who’s a good boy?

It’s a mint one to improve your plaque and (whispers) bad breath.

Dogs chew sticks. Dogs wag their tails. There must be a connection.

Maybe a Charleston Chew stick :)

(I am not affiliated in any way with Tootsie Roll Industries)

Acting a little ‘wolfish’ today???

It looks to me as if Bowser is offering you his chew stick.

Because you’ve been a good boy today.

She’s hoping he’ll view himself as the alpha dog – she wants a strong man!