Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for January 22, 2024

beef jerky around the neck??? never heard of such ritual. May I eat uhh … hear about it?

He’s assured that he, indeed, is a suicidal idiot.

Scooter is always happy to see the jerk y

Is this some form of cure for something or other, or has Ted finally gone round the bend.

Ted’s latest attempt to exercise Scooter and get in some quality canine time again wreak havoc on home and hearth.

Playtime at Ted’s house can become rather rough and tumble. You might want to postpone your visit.

How’s it going Norm? It’s a dog eat dog world and I’m wearing Milk Bone underwear.

You’ll be attacked by the dog.

As a child, Ted had a pork chop bone tied around his neck so the dog would play with him.

“The Gauntlet”…

This is so sad, having to buy a dogs affection is just wrong.

Good morning Balladeers!

At least it’s not in one of his pant pockets.

Sometimes we make our own fate.

In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes and beef jerky around Ted’s neck.

— Benjamin Franklin, 1789

……thus revealing who the real jerk is.

ted’s always ready to meat and greet…

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Ted is assured that Scooter will help him carry out his death wish.