Bad Machinery by John Allison for February 06, 2024

I know there’s a monkey in the future for you / And there’s nothing modern science can do / Keeping the thumb but I’m getting dumb / I’m devolving, I’m devolving / I am de-evolving

What, no Bran and Bran?

Welcome to the evil of banality.

Idle thoughts of a restless knitter: Shauna’s sweater is fabulous! I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to make my own version of it . . . I’m positive there’s at least one cable similar to that in at least one knitting book on my shelf. Tunic-length, yet fitted . . . rounded hemline and a slight flare at the sleeve cuffs . . . Crew-neck? I think so . . . Are those set-in sleeves? They have to be, given the fit. Probably sport weight yarn, as worsted might be a tad bulky . . . just find the right yarn and the rest of the design is all measurements and math . . .

Hey, it’s space, Lottie—the overalls are mandatory up there. Nobody knows exactly why, per se, but it just is. :P

And look, Lottie! They’ve got your initials on them, too! Also, I love how Shauna’s hand clenches Lotties shirt at the sight of the new duds.

My query having been answered, now I wonder how or if Lottie will embellish or accessorize her ensemble? Cut off sleeves, cinched waist, maybe a Space Mystery Sleuther patch?

The uniform interrupted the magical moment between Lottie and breakfast. What a disgrace!