Pearls Before Swine by Stephan Pastis for April 07, 2024

Maybe all her thank you cards were destroyed in the fire.

I’m surprised that Pig didn’t tell her to go back into the fire and look for her home.

Dr. Pig? Never thought I’d hear that. I’d have gone with Professor Swine.

Pig should’ve have said, Remember how you always wanted to remodel? …

Hey ya’ll, let’s go talk by the red brick wall.

You no longer have utility expenses!

I guess that “not all problems are equal” is the take home message, if you have a home that is.

I used to go into prisons to host church services. One time, I kind of complained to an inmate about having to cut my lawn when I got home. His response: “Be thankful you have a lawn to mow.”

Yep.

The grass always seems greener on the other side, then again we reap what we sow . . . My two cents!

Pig has a future at Hallmark; not!

Never thought I’d see Pig engaging in toxic positivity.

Did you mean moping Pig?!

Pig, I think you might want to consider your advice before actually giving it to your clients.

Helpful Pig , Helpful !

And this is why we now have the phrase “toxic positivity”…

“I voted for Dopey Joe, The Animated Corpse and Commo’bama’s but boi and lost my home to squatters, business to unchecked flash mob shoplifting and not being able to afford employees because of the ridiculous minimum wage (all were fired and now make nothing, live on welfare n my tax dollars), my car was stolen and I get mugged every time I walk to the grocery store but can’t buy anything because I can’t afford it because of inflation. my wife left me for another woman, my children want sex changes but can’t decide which one they want to be, my infant daughter has a face tattoo and my parakeet has the bird flu. What do I do?” This: Blame Climate Change.

Old saying… “Now that my house has burned down, I have a much better view of the night sky”.

Isn’t that the same as “suck it up” or “rub some dirt on it and keep going?”

I would go to Pig for warmth and positivity 7 days of the week. He’s such a sweet soul.

Sounds like my wife when things happen to me. The comments are not as positive when things happen to her.

Shouldn’t that be “moping?”

Optimism has its limits.

A little empathy factored in, Pig!

“Turns out, I’m not in good hands with Allstate”

I don’t think that’s what she needed to hear, Pig.

Hmmm, it sounds more like Rat is ghost writing the answers for him.

Days like today where this strip doesn’t appeal to the regular trolls that try and turn everything a political argument are a blessing as well!

Get over it. Move on. Nothing more to see here….

“My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” (Zen teaching koan)

It’s all about perspective.

“Moping” … not “mopping”!

I think Pollyanna originated this idea

Lost your job? It’s a new opportunity,

More free time for your awesome community!

Stepped in the mud, you got new brown shoes.

It’s awesome to win, and it’s awesome to lose!

EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, fellow Monty Python lovers, and all the cockroaches are dead.

Sometimes, the world sucks. All you can do is move forward instead of dying in one spot.

Dear Distraught,

I’m so sorry to hear of this. I want you to know that I am thinking of you and are in my prayers. Know that everything is going to be alright. If you need help, reach out to family, friends and the community. You’ll be quite surprised who can be of great help getting you back on your feet.

The important thing to know is you are alive. Personal property is not as important as your health and survival. A house can be rebuilt; belongings can be replaced with new ones. I know that’s hard to come to terms with, but you are not alone.

People and organizations can hold your hand as long as you need them. You’ll get through this. Look to your local Red Cross, Salvation Army, food pantries, homeless shelters, churches and community action agency (if there is one near you).

I was going to put my own plight on here, but I got too depressed about it. I’m just glad I can read Pearls to help me with things. Thank You.

Dear Pig, You won’t always get the appreciation you so richly deserve for all the great things you do for others.

Hey, it’s true.

What does mopping “the floor?” have to do with it?

If you escaped with your life and without serious injury, you’ve come out ahead!