This reminds me of the song “I will be here” by Steven Curtis Chapman (lyrics can be seen at https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/stevencurtischapman/iwillbehere.html)
Think of a skydiving team duo. It’s like even if “the panel” doesn’t go exactly as you think, are you all in? Or do you haul with the kids as far as you can run?? I see every panel as perfect. Doesn’t look like a divorce to me.
@Frannie L – Wife and I are seniors too, and yes … we still hold hands as we walk. And sometimes we even kiss in public. :^D
I think we all need to take a mental step back right now – at this crucial moment in time – and think on how we can best express and encourage love for one another. Holding hands in public is a good start. Being kind is another. I was at the local lawn-and-garden compost site today, pulled in with my trailer, in front of another car. I called out to the driver of that vehicle, “Can you get out or am I blocking you?” His answer? “Thanks so much for asking. Yes, I can get out OK. You are a model driver, and very kind.” Warmed my heart, that did.
There has been so much negativity of late. And as a communications specialist, one element of the current expressions of concerns bothers me. I fully understand and support the thought behind the phrase “Black Lives Matter!” It tries to draw attention to the vast disparity in present-day law enforcement. A black male has 96/ 100,00 risk of being killed, versus 26/100,00 for a white guy. But why be restrictive?
The loss of ANY life during a law enforcement or civil altercation situation is a tragedy. If George had been white, or Hispanic, or Asian, or Native American, should his life have mattered less? Should a woman’s life be less valuable than a man’s? Oh, and how about Blue lives, in either definition? Is a GLBTQ life worth less? What about the lives of the police – the “thin blue line”?
We need police. There is no question about that. But we need to learn how to de-escalate not only the situations in which lives are lost, but also to address the causes of why people get themselves into those situations in the first place. And we need to take down the stridency of the discussion and work … together … to find solutions. That means listening – really trying to understand another point of view.
How about a national change in perspective? How about “Lives Matter!”
stairsteppublishing almost 4 years ago
The hands in panels 3-4 leading in to 5 are confusing me.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Is Jimbo wearing color changing pants?
hfergus Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Colorist issues. Jimbo’s pants change color.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
This reminds me of the song “I will be here” by Steven Curtis Chapman (lyrics can be seen at https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/stevencurtischapman/iwillbehere.html)
krisannr.thompson almost 4 years ago
Think of a skydiving team duo. It’s like even if “the panel” doesn’t go exactly as you think, are you all in? Or do you haul with the kids as far as you can run?? I see every panel as perfect. Doesn’t look like a divorce to me.
Jelliqal almost 4 years ago
love to get the last panel on a coffee cup – beautiful meaning
StarNut Premium Member almost 4 years ago
My wife always wanted to hold hands as we walked any where. I often wondered why, but now I would give anything to get to hold her hand again.
FrannieL Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Hubby and I are seniors and we still hold hands when we walk anywhere.
Thorby almost 4 years ago
Another wonderful comic about a good marriage that brings tears to one’s eyes…
SrTechWriter almost 4 years ago
@Frannie L – Wife and I are seniors too, and yes … we still hold hands as we walk. And sometimes we even kiss in public. :^D
I think we all need to take a mental step back right now – at this crucial moment in time – and think on how we can best express and encourage love for one another. Holding hands in public is a good start. Being kind is another. I was at the local lawn-and-garden compost site today, pulled in with my trailer, in front of another car. I called out to the driver of that vehicle, “Can you get out or am I blocking you?” His answer? “Thanks so much for asking. Yes, I can get out OK. You are a model driver, and very kind.” Warmed my heart, that did.
There has been so much negativity of late. And as a communications specialist, one element of the current expressions of concerns bothers me. I fully understand and support the thought behind the phrase “Black Lives Matter!” It tries to draw attention to the vast disparity in present-day law enforcement. A black male has 96/ 100,00 risk of being killed, versus 26/100,00 for a white guy. But why be restrictive?
The loss of ANY life during a law enforcement or civil altercation situation is a tragedy. If George had been white, or Hispanic, or Asian, or Native American, should his life have mattered less? Should a woman’s life be less valuable than a man’s? Oh, and how about Blue lives, in either definition? Is a GLBTQ life worth less? What about the lives of the police – the “thin blue line”?
We need police. There is no question about that. But we need to learn how to de-escalate not only the situations in which lives are lost, but also to address the causes of why people get themselves into those situations in the first place. And we need to take down the stridency of the discussion and work … together … to find solutions. That means listening – really trying to understand another point of view.
How about a national change in perspective? How about “Lives Matter!”