Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson for August 04, 2024

Imagine Marigold shouting “I am prettier.” at an echo point.

Dana claims that she writes Marigold by listening to what her own hubris would say if left unchecked. If that’s what it sounds like, I’d like to make sure that the checker is very reinforced.

But is she more majestic?

“Pretty” is too mild a word.

Not this time, Marigold. Not this time.

That is genuine Northwest scenery. I’m sorry Marigold, it’s a tie.

And conceited ! Or narcissistic !

But Mari, think a minute! A mirror THAT big?!?

Didn’t I see Bob Ross paint that on THE JOY OF PAINTING?

Gorgeous! Marigold is pretty too.

Those look like Happy LIttle Trees

But not quieter.

and humbler.

Lake Tahoe? Crater Lake?

Remove the first “r” from Marigold’s sentence for a more accurate statement.

Maybe they can find some enemies somewhere in there…..

Simple and to the point!

I have almost that exact paper (from the background) in my craft kit!

Yes she is. Period.

“And I pity any unicorn that isn’t me tonight.”

Beautiful artwork.

Looks like Phoebe is lucky enough to have the same “backyard” Calvin and Hobbes do.

The fact that Marigold feels she has to say it already shows that she doubts it.

Will she be singing songs from West Side Story next?

Ah, I love unicorn hubris and they are beautiful, but I’ll still give the nod to Antrim County, Michigan.

But not by much …..

Yes, given a choice, I think that I would prefer to see a unicorn over a vista. But, maybe that is because I am blessed with vistas where I live; and no unicorns.