Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 20, 2023

Talk away, Marie, Oswald’s out like a light.

Won’t work, Ozzie. You’re doomed.

no one can’t even meditate in this house??! o_O

Just walk away, Oswald, just walk away. When you get control of your temper, then come back in and let her have her say. After all these years, she’s earned it, even if you think she’s wrong. If she was perfect, she would have married better.

Oswald is throwing shade at her.

Oswald’s switch has been flipped……….

“Louise, let’s talk later about my love of Mimosas.”

It looks like this is going to be a one-way “conversation”.

Poor Oswald, not ready for “the conversation”. What could be the subject? Division of household chores, toilet seat position, or Marie is seeing someone else.

You don’t have to say anything, just flicker once for Yes and twice for No.

He thinks he’s too brilliant for her. He’s so bright he has top wear shades (at least in his mind).

He’s a party animal

Marie and Oswald Clapper. After all these years Marie hasn’t figured out how to Clap On, Clap Off, Clap On Clap Off, The Clapper(s).

Oswald is trying a home brew version of the Cone of Silence. Alas, he’s not Maxwell Smart.

Good morning Balladeers.

The lampshade won’t help, Oswald.

My, aren’t they colorful?!

She’s throwing shade…

Donald considers the lamp shade his cone of silence!

“Talk to the lampshade, Marie, ‘cause the ears ain’t listenin’…”

Oswald has heard this tune before!

She’s dealt with this shady guy before.

I don’t mind having a “conversation”. What I mind, is repeatedly having the same conversation.

With my second wife, the conversation was about giving up a female friend I had known for 20 years. We even went to couples counseling. It was never going to happen and I had already said all there was to say.

Meanwhile Oswald is wondering if it’s possible to wish hard enough to fall asleep.

Oswald is a bit of a dimwit.

“As long as you keep it Light babe”…

Amerongen is terrific with his vivid colors, especially today!