Pickles by Brian Crane for February 25, 2023

You made Opal very happy Earl. Good man.

Happy Wife Happy Life !

(Roscoe in the last panel): “I’ve taught you well.”

You’ll get fed tonight

Smart move, Earl!

Be happy he didn’t have to respond to “What do you like about it?”

Could’ve used a vampire or two…

“Always Be Sincere Whether You Mean It Or Not.”

Should have stayed asleep, Roscoe!

sometimes it’s best to say nothing

most times it’s easier to just lie

I gotta remember that … “I don’t always agree with what I say.”

Nor I.

The important thing is that a publisher will like it.

Implied disclaimer: This statement does not necessarily agree with that of the author’s significant other.

WOW – Opal really smacked him this time.

This is what keeps predatory self-publishing outfits in business. People ask friends and family about their creation. They get raves, but they don’t realize that friends and family are just amazed that you managed to string any coherent words together at all and won’t tell you that your book stinks on ice. The company will sell you editing and printing services, and when you die, your heirs will find cases of your abominable book in the cellar. Rule one for authors: Money flows toward the author, not away.

It’s called “Survival Instinct”.

“I don’t necessarily agree with everything I say” is the logical corollary of “Don’t believe everything you think.”

That’s it, Earl! Lie through your teeth, just to keep peace! ☺️☺️☺️

At least he’s smart enough to know lying is sometimes a safety measure.

Roscoe seems to understand!

Well Earl that what happens when you become a husband. Their hair always looks fine, those jeans or that dress never makes the butt look fat and you love tuna casserole. It’s called the price of marriage.

I hope Opal can get it published!

Hope the dog doesn’t rat you OUT.!!!

Smart move Earl,finally

good job, Earl

Sometimes the little white lie is the best choice.

A well observant husband … lots of slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.

Roscoe in the second panel, “yeah right”.

nicely played

Earl’s been working on his survival skills.

Necessity sometimes overrules honesty.

Was he wearing his glasses when he “read” it?

At least you made Opal happy.