Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for January 03, 2025

So…it looks like Sam will be left home alone—and living Calvin’s dream: watching TV all night, eating cookies and ice cream, etc. (until Dad drags him along on another d@mned camping trip to “build character”!)

Where is Zonker getting all the money for airfare and other expenses?

“Old Surfer Dude Abides” just doesn’t have the right ring to it.

Malibu—-land of the landslide-destroyed million dollar mansions.

Is there anyplace in California where you’re safe from Mother Nature?

I am sure he can just hitch a ride with a buddy he just happens to bump into. He knows a guy…

I hear, in my mind, L’il Surfer Dude to the tune of L’il GTO.

There was an intermediate period when he was known as “Li’l Ol’ Surfer Dude”.

Yep, back in the day we were all smaller ! ;-)

And you’ve learned the lessons well, maintaining a high rat status throughout life. Aw for the days of Walden Pond.