In my experience, and that of a few educators I know, it’s pretty common for kids to use the words “real” and “fake” to mean “alive” and “dead”, so this kind of discussion with objects like turtle shells (or turtles inside shells) actually happens a lot.
Another view of the gang https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RAv9Mq9cYEXa4EkhQUW1r7XFr8erHlZjBHWU7iRuKL-2bNBkmFg9—0jm_t8gsYBgmEXzBfg4z8sJCBYpqIa646i1vRD1mjRG0S40K2QT57mcMcIhwPne97Bz8YE0mpKW4MHW4A0J8a0kDXTGyvOMD6gudMm5CiLGpmLAwWh4lKgCMnFeNBv5QIc/s4513/TCDS%20Schweizer%20original.jpg
At the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut last fall, I witnessed an encounter between a snapping turtle in his tank, and a yorkie being carried by a woman. Neither of them quite knew what to make of the other. They kept staring and cocking their heads. The turtle was probably used to people, but the dog was a new experience.
Exquisite shifting “camera” angles show the half-dozen who are the Blisshaven cohort in each panel differently; shaded, marching into the Nature Center in panel 1; fully, lit, from their backs, in a half-circle around the turtle case in panel 2. and dimly limned from the turtles’ perspective in panel 3. Virtuoso artistry by Richard (not to mention the witty dialogue)!
gbars70 almost 2 years ago
Turtles fluent in English; wonder if they can do ‘Elenore’?
monkeysky almost 2 years ago
In my experience, and that of a few educators I know, it’s pretty common for kids to use the words “real” and “fake” to mean “alive” and “dead”, so this kind of discussion with objects like turtle shells (or turtles inside shells) actually happens a lot.
jmolay161 almost 2 years ago
I think these snarky turtles are friends of Mr. Danders.
jmolay161 almost 2 years ago
Forget the turtles. Check out the hares, in the race to get the kids’ attention span.
jmolay161 almost 2 years ago
It would be great for Miss Bliss if these kids each quietly lived in a big shell!
cdward almost 2 years ago
Do it! Do it! Do it!
Prey almost 2 years ago
Poke your tail out, they will think you´re a rock snake.
We has seen the enemy almost 2 years ago
The kids are bored Miss Bliss! Time to visit the drinking fountain.
diskus Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Another view of the gang https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0RAv9Mq9cYEXa4EkhQUW1r7XFr8erHlZjBHWU7iRuKL-2bNBkmFg9—0jm_t8gsYBgmEXzBfg4z8sJCBYpqIa646i1vRD1mjRG0S40K2QT57mcMcIhwPne97Bz8YE0mpKW4MHW4A0J8a0kDXTGyvOMD6gudMm5CiLGpmLAwWh4lKgCMnFeNBv5QIc/s4513/TCDS%20Schweizer%20original.jpg
WCraft almost 2 years ago
Gotta feel bad for the turtles. Not much of a life. Add a TV and you’ve got your average American (myself included!)
bilbrlsn almost 2 years ago
How cute! The turtles think they are at a Trump rally.
joannesshadow almost 2 years ago
At the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut last fall, I witnessed an encounter between a snapping turtle in his tank, and a yorkie being carried by a woman. Neither of them quite knew what to make of the other. They kept staring and cocking their heads. The turtle was probably used to people, but the dog was a new experience.
T... almost 2 years ago
That’s very funny! Thanks…
Frank Burns Eats Worms almost 2 years ago
dogday Premium Member almost 2 years ago
OH yes it would be! With this bunch it definitely would be worth it!
6turtle9 almost 2 years ago
Oh, the indignity! Less entertaining than a sandy fountain and a wad of old gum!
Kids, you’ll never woo the turtles with mockery. They are a bit like Petey that way.
ElVez2 almost 2 years ago
Turtle poking his head out of the shell…has a very different meaning at our house
Sisyphos almost 2 years ago
Exquisite shifting “camera” angles show the half-dozen who are the Blisshaven cohort in each panel differently; shaded, marching into the Nature Center in panel 1; fully, lit, from their backs, in a half-circle around the turtle case in panel 2. and dimly limned from the turtles’ perspective in panel 3. Virtuoso artistry by Richard (not to mention the witty dialogue)!