I’ve learned that emotional maturity is not blaming people for causing my feelings. Telling kids that they’ve hurt my feelings can set them up for a lifetime of misperception. If my feelings are hurt, that’s about my reaction, not their words. Teaching compassion & politeness is important and effective when we take responsibility & ownership for our own feelings. “When you make those comments about my appearance, I feel bad.” Subtle difference, but more honest & empowering.
One thing nobody tells you when you’re young is that body parts containing cartilage (nose and ears) keep on growing well into old age. Feet too, to some degree.
Templo S.U.D. about 3 years ago
watch it, Nelson, as you’re pushing the button a little too much
Concretionist about 3 years ago
Mouths of babes.
Ratkin Premium Member about 3 years ago
It’s tiny compared to Eno’s or Monty’s.
dadoctah about 3 years ago
“I was thinking of elephant ears in the sense of those pastry things, not the ears of an actual elephant….”
Cornelius Noodleman about 3 years ago
My grandpa has hairy ears.
electricshadow Premium Member about 3 years ago
He’d better not say anything; one day it might be his.
cubswin2016 about 3 years ago
I hope Nelson learns to control his mouth soon. Then again, that might be hard since he is almost constantly around Earl.
Charliegirl Premium Member about 3 years ago
NOW he’s insulted.
juicebruce about 3 years ago
The nose knows ….
dcandmx about 3 years ago
I’ve learned that emotional maturity is not blaming people for causing my feelings. Telling kids that they’ve hurt my feelings can set them up for a lifetime of misperception. If my feelings are hurt, that’s about my reaction, not their words. Teaching compassion & politeness is important and effective when we take responsibility & ownership for our own feelings. “When you make those comments about my appearance, I feel bad.” Subtle difference, but more honest & empowering.
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs about 3 years ago
EXTREMELY diplomatic!!
iggyman about 3 years ago
He has a Roman nose, it roams all over his face!
pcolli about 3 years ago
Your nose ain’t that small, kid.
kucpa Premium Member about 3 years ago
Ask Grandpa if his nose came with the glasses.
tremaine53 about 3 years ago
“Or your awful gas and terrible breath. I didn’t say anything about THOSE, either!”
Doug K about 3 years ago
… and still Gramma married him.
jagedlo about 3 years ago
For the "elephant ears’ reference: https://www.gocomics.com/pickles/2021/07/21?ct=v&cti=2208697
ANIMAL about 3 years ago
Jesus kid……. just SHUT UP while you’re ahead..!!!!!
1953Baby about 3 years ago
Nelson, ol’ buddy. . .DON’T BE LIKE YOUR GRANDPA!
wse945 about 3 years ago
I’m surprised nobody’s mentioned Darrell MacPherson.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
Lol! The nose knows!
morningglory73 Premium Member about 3 years ago
He just did.
Dkram about 3 years ago
Schnozzola comes to mind. (^.^)
Linguist about 3 years ago
Careful, kid, you’re sailing in dangerous waters …
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 3 years ago
The nose knows?
zeexenon about 3 years ago
There just has to be some reason they keep growing in old age, but your willie wilts.
Nuliajuk about 3 years ago
One thing nobody tells you when you’re young is that body parts containing cartilage (nose and ears) keep on growing well into old age. Feet too, to some degree.
Buckeye67 about 3 years ago
You mean his trunk.
brick10 about 3 years ago
He’s more tapir than elephant.
rob about 3 years ago
Careful there, genetics could give you those same features someday.
walstib Premium Member about 3 years ago
I knew a very nice older coworker with a huge nose. It was said he was huge elsewhere too.
heathcliff2 about 3 years ago
I see a nose following the tradition.
falcon_370f about 3 years ago
Earl ain’t got nothing on Sir Rodney
w16521 about 3 years ago
Nelson better be careful or he might accidentally criticize Opal’s big behind.
pbr50138 about 3 years ago
Hairy ears is a sign of being a retired senior citizen. Man, of course.