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.”
“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.
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).
BE THIS GUY about 1 month ago
Maybe all her thank you cards were destroyed in the fire.
BasilBruce about 1 month ago
I’m surprised that Pig didn’t tell her to go back into the fire and look for her home.
hariseldon59 about 1 month ago
Dr. Pig? Never thought I’d hear that. I’d have gone with Professor Swine.
Bilan about 1 month ago
Pig should’ve have said, Remember how you always wanted to remodel? …
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 month ago
Hey ya’ll, let’s go talk by the red brick wall.
carlsonbob about 1 month ago
You no longer have utility expenses!
einarbt about 1 month ago
I guess that “not all problems are equal” is the take home message, if you have a home that is.
blunebottle about 1 month ago
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.
tomevansphd about 1 month ago
The grass always seems greener on the other side, then again we reap what we sow . . . My two cents!
TampaFanatic1 about 1 month ago
Pig has a future at Hallmark; not!
orinoco womble about 1 month ago
Never thought I’d see Pig engaging in toxic positivity.
iggyman about 1 month ago
Did you mean moping Pig?!
Ellis97 about 1 month ago
Pig, I think you might want to consider your advice before actually giving it to your clients.
scote1379 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Helpful Pig , Helpful !
KageKat about 1 month ago
And this is why we now have the phrase “toxic positivity”…
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month ago
“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.
chris_o42 about 1 month ago
Old saying… “Now that my house has burned down, I have a much better view of the night sky”.
Slowly, he turned... about 1 month ago
Isn’t that the same as “suck it up” or “rub some dirt on it and keep going?”
Goat from PBS about 1 month ago
I would go to Pig for warmth and positivity 7 days of the week. He’s such a sweet soul.
Out of the Past about 1 month ago
Sounds like my wife when things happen to me. The comments are not as positive when things happen to her.
Rasslebear about 1 month ago
Shouldn’t that be “moping?”
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 month ago
Optimism has its limits.
kaycstamper about 1 month ago
A little empathy factored in, Pig!
mindjob about 1 month ago
“Turns out, I’m not in good hands with Allstate”
ladykat about 1 month ago
I don’t think that’s what she needed to hear, Pig.
pripley about 1 month ago
Hmmm, it sounds more like Rat is ghost writing the answers for him.
Critter about 1 month ago
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!
brick10 about 1 month ago
Get over it. Move on. Nothing more to see here….
mmdresdner about 1 month ago
“My barn having burned down, I can now see the moon.” (Zen teaching koan)
The Fly Hunter about 1 month ago
It’s all about perspective.
cfkelley about 1 month ago
“Moping” … not “mopping”!
KEA about 1 month ago
I think Pollyanna originated this idea
fritzoid Premium Member about 1 month ago
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!
zeexenon about 1 month ago
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, fellow Monty Python lovers, and all the cockroaches are dead.
marilynnbyerly about 1 month ago
Sometimes, the world sucks. All you can do is move forward instead of dying in one spot.
minty_Joe about 1 month ago
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).
Robert Miller Premium Member about 1 month ago
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.
Doug K about 1 month ago
Dear Pig, You won’t always get the appreciation you so richly deserve for all the great things you do for others.
MichiganMitten about 1 month ago
Hey, it’s true.
EXCALABUR about 1 month ago
What does mopping “the floor?” have to do with it?