Pig has been giving gentle advice for years. Has Steph considered using him as a stand-in when the Wise A$$ is on vacation? Wise Pig on the Hill has a certain ring about it.
they are somewhere else alright. six feet under, feeding the worms, or in an urn on the mantle would be the best case. shallow unmarked graves in the woods are nice too, I guess.
The timing of this particular strip is both ironic and personal for me. Thirty years ago today, one of my closest friends died of brain cancer, She was a brilliant artist—with all that goes with that—-and only 36 years old. RIP Lisa.
Pastis has been letting his softer, gentler side show recently. I wonder about the autobiographical nature of the strips, too. Wishing Stephan—and all those who grieve the loss of someone dear to them—peace.
Oh Stephan! You must have lost someone precious. Sending you lots of comforting energy. If you can, please elaborate for your many fans who care about you. And Pig has summed it up perfectly today.
BasilBruce 2 days ago
The big difference being that the magician comes back in a minute.
Z Blair Premium Member 2 days ago
Beautiful.
sirbadger 2 days ago
If a magician makes a mistake, he might be gone.
Bilan 2 days ago
Being in somebody’s heart is nice, but I’d rather not disappear in the first place.
The dude from FL Premium Member 2 days ago
Pig, look in the pork and frozen food section
Imagine 2 days ago
Oh, wise pig on the hill…
iggyman 2 days ago
Pig one upped the wise one!
kendavis09 2 days ago
Pig will win AGT next year.
Sanspareil 2 days ago
Pig transcends himself!
MathProf2 2 days ago
There must be some autobiography behind this one…my heart goes out…
unfair.de 1 day ago
I remember my Grandma hugging me, but I wish she could do it in person. Even though a 120 year old might not be that strong anymore.
Botulism Bob 1 day ago
Pig has been giving gentle advice for years. Has Steph considered using him as a stand-in when the Wise A$$ is on vacation? Wise Pig on the Hill has a certain ring about it.
MayCauseBurns 1 day ago
I have something in my eye…
[Unnamed Reader - 641507] 1 day ago
Sometimes even a Wise A$$ can be enlightened. {cartoon censor struck :) }
win.45mag 1 day ago
I believe Stephan has a typo. It would make LOTS more sense to say " IT’S ITS own form of magic."
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 1 day ago
This is the 2nd Pastis I have read that waxes philosophical about death. I’m thinking a death in the family.
Ellis97 1 day ago
Magicians don’t really disappear. It’s just a trick.
workjobb Premium Member 1 day ago
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
uniquename 1 day ago
“Sometimes there is nothing I can add”. And that is wisdom itself.
ekw555 1 day ago
they are somewhere else alright. six feet under, feeding the worms, or in an urn on the mantle would be the best case. shallow unmarked graves in the woods are nice too, I guess.
DanielRyanMulligan1 1 day ago
That’s why he’s called “the wise a**!” Dan aka…ps ‘cause he knows what’s what…
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member 1 day ago
He led the way to wisdom and Pig did the traveling himself.
stringer831 1 day ago
The timing of this particular strip is both ironic and personal for me. Thirty years ago today, one of my closest friends died of brain cancer, She was a brilliant artist—with all that goes with that—-and only 36 years old. RIP Lisa.
babka Premium Member 1 day ago
recommending “Shadowlands” (1993)
babka Premium Member 1 day ago
all our autobiographies
BobWiecezak 1 day ago
I know you lost your pup a few years ago., I hope you didn’t loose anyone else. I’m very sorry if you did.
SusieB 1 day ago
This one is a keeper
CitizenOfTheValley 1 day ago
My heart is getting very crowded.
Croc Holliday 1 day ago
No, they’re just gone. Accept it.
Ignatz Premium Member 1 day ago
It means that now they’re ALWAYS with you.
Snoopy Copter 1 day ago
Pig is the real smartest person in Pearls.
Charles & Susan Premium Member 1 day ago
Pig you have brought tears to my eyes. So touching
ladykat 1 day ago
Sometimes, Pig, you are very wise.
johnschutt 1 day ago
Except that we do actually live on for eternity. The location is binary.
LakeBill 1 day ago
One is truly wise when one can learn from one who is less wise.
BobCaldwell1 1 day ago
Pig is the purest soul.
pheets 1 day ago
Sometimes indeed. Strength to all that have lost and/or are losing.
John Jorgensen 1 day ago
Did he climb that ridiculously steep hill just to show the Wise A$$ how clever he is?
jel354 1 day ago
Awww. Pig can sometimes bring out the soft heart in anybody.
Joan Tinnin Premium Member 1 day ago
My heart to you
Joan Tinnin Premium Member 1 day ago
Crying
DaBump Premium Member 1 day ago
Never cared much for that “they live on in our hearts” idea, but I guess if that’s all you got, get all the comfort you can from it.
shanethatbastard 1 day ago
unbelievable, an entire comments section with no trolls and no a** is a crack in the universe, and it is beautiful.
Buoy 1 day ago
Love can indeed be magic. I wish more people realized that.
zeexenon 1 day ago
This one hits too close to home … great reason for a Friday Night Pig Brains fry.
wildlandwaters 1 day ago
my question is, how does the wise guy eat? door dash?? and is that “mountain” just a big pile of… y’know…
Enoi 1 day ago
Pastis has been letting his softer, gentler side show recently. I wonder about the autobiographical nature of the strips, too. Wishing Stephan—and all those who grieve the loss of someone dear to them—peace.
Goat from PBS 1 day ago
Pig is the real wise one here. So sweet.
Chris Sherlock 1 day ago
Pig, you’re the one who should stay on that hill.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member 1 day ago
So beautiful
Aimless Melissa 1 day ago
Beautiful.
eladee AKA Wally 1 day ago
Oh Stephan! You must have lost someone precious. Sending you lots of comforting energy. If you can, please elaborate for your many fans who care about you. And Pig has summed it up perfectly today.
willie_mctell 1 day ago
Pig would not do well in the analogy section of the SAT.
Strawberry King 1 day ago
Wow, Pig. Just…wow. :D
Jack7528 1 day ago
Well, it was kind of sweet!
sincavage05 1 day ago
Choked me up. well done sir.
pamela welch Premium Member 1 day ago
I love Pig and I’m so sorry for your loss ♥♥ {{HUGS}}
BW42 1 day ago
Thanks, Stephan(from another math prof…)
Asharah about 22 hours ago
Do not stand by my grave, and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep-I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle, autumn rain.
As you awake with morning’s hush,
I am the swift up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft starshine at night.
Do not stand by my grave, and cry-I am not there. I did not die.