Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for October 20, 2023

It’s those dang snipers with their water guns.

Quick! look the other way, Marshall’s about to ‘mark’ another tree.

It’s the best way to surreptitiously peek into the windows of those people who really need to be looked into.

Marshall is searching for a safe arbor.

hmm I’m guessing he’s gonna mark it as his own territory?

You are all wrong. Look closely. He is scraping Doggie doodoo off his shoe. Sparky struck again!

That’s what I first thought as well!

Everything Marshall does are for reasons no one else would ever admit.

Smart of him to do so and keep hidden as he still owes Ernie (who’s walking by) $30.

Pit-Stop?

Marshall! Watch out for Timber Wolves!

Uh-Oh, Marshall’s right turn signal has been left on again…

Good morning Balladeers!

Are they really his own reasons? Marshal’s wife gives him instructions for the day while serving him breakfast.

Marshall heard that good luck comes in trees.

Above the tree line, nosebleeds strike.

Plus, it’s Marshall’s nap time — he always circles a few times before curling up.

HA! I’m with Marshall. Harder for the snipers to shoot you that way!

To avoid nosebleeds at higher elevations?

Always a good idea to have cover nearby when you’re on patrol.

marshall’s always afraid of making an ash of himself…

…and for reasons of everybody else’s, they keep their distance from Marshall!

Marshall will soon put down roots to become one with the trees.