Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for February 13, 2025

I can’t hear you Marigold! I’m listening to MegaMan music!

I’ve heard the grass is greener, but the commute is a one-way trip. I need more than just allegations. I need a guarantee.

Despite there being narcissism behind her statement, Marigold’s response in the last panel is thought-provoking. Heck, one can even interpret it as the quote that folks with ADHD live by. (I probably have it myself, but haven’t been diagnosed with it.)

“People hearing without listening” So very true! ( Sounds of Silence, Simon and Garfunkel)!

This is, of course, a story within a story. A flashback to Marigold’s youth that she is narrating to Phoebe and Phoebe’s parents.

Last panel sounds like every meeting I have ever been to. Plenty of talking and no one is listening.

This is all very compelling.

It could listen if she used a spell of meadow sententiousness (along with a spell of meadow hearing)

At least she admits it. :P

If someone is talking about beauty, it must be about Marigold.

“I am sorry; I cannot hear you over the sound of how magnificent I am.”

I feel your pain Marigold.

Oh, is her main in pony tails? CUUUUUUUTE!