Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for June 10, 2013
Transcript:
Gramma Evie: I really like your friend Rena. Why's she still single? Val: Hasn't found the right person, I guess. Gramma Evie: The "RIGHT" person?! She should be looking for a WILLING person. Val: Have you given a LOT of marital advice over the years?? Gramma Evie: When you possess wisdom, you're obligated to share.
Milestheglassguy almost 11 years ago
The art in today’s strip reminds me of Bill Watterson. I wish that guy hadn’t hung it up after Calvin and Hobbes.
pelican47 almost 11 years ago
Last time I settled for a willing person was the last straw.
pelican47 almost 11 years ago
Being single is nothing to be ashamed of. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with her.
kd1sq Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Being of a certain age and seeing that comment coming from a character of a certain age, Pelican, I’d say it’s saying that it’s definitely about willigness, but not in the other person…
alondra almost 11 years ago
For once Evie gives really bad advice. A guy might be willing to marry her but possess nothing worth having. I’d ten billion times rather be alone than marry some loser.
The Fly Hunter almost 11 years ago
Never settle for just willing!!
graham177 almost 11 years ago
I have to agree with the rest of the comments. There are several women I know that are over 50 and are well adjusted single people with goods friends, a close family, and are happy at their workplace.I have always said that it is better to be a happy single than an unhappy married.
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Shoot! I tried that…twice. It’s my only real regret in life. I vowed that I would only remarry one that I picked…and I’ve been single for the last 20 years.
Mickeylacey almost 11 years ago
being single rules!!
The Life I Draw Upon almost 11 years ago
I prefer being single, but sometimes … Last night Mother’s friend talked about being a great-grandmother. Mother got that sad look in her eye wishing she were a grandmother. I didn’t say anything, but felt like crud.
Salamurai almost 11 years ago
so far, the relationships I’ve had with the “willing” have been really, really terrible. I’d rather be single than do that ever again.
JettaJ almost 11 years ago
I’ve got you beat by 18 years but now comes the day to day fear of losing him. Is it better to have “loved and lost”?
Hawthorne almost 11 years ago
Is Evvie on something? That remark is decidedly unlike her.
vldazzle almost 11 years ago
I agree with most of you. Heck, I’m 75 and will never remarry. I see the man I love when I can (I moved hundreds of miles away for better weather, while I could still have a job) and if we ever break up, I never want anyone else. I can live with my memories.
Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Agreed Evie.