I have bought a number of nice things for my own Janis, and she won’t wear them because she doesn’t want to wear them out or use them up. So, I no longer buy nice things for her.
It’s sweet that she likes to conserve, but I really want to see her use the things that I buy for her.
My hubby and I would have winter hot dog roasts in the back yard in winter when I got home from my classes at 9pm. We wrapped up in sleeping bags, leaned against each other and watched the fire and the night sky. Good memory of a man who died too young.
C over 1 year ago
It’s more valuable to her as a point of contention
SpacedInvader Premium Member over 1 year ago
That’s why she never wears it. Saves it for a special occasion. Maybe Arlo’s funeral if he gets hot dog sauce on it.
Tyge Premium Member over 1 year ago
Ya gotta keep ’em off balance, Arlo. Go out and bay at the next full moon; Jan. 6th. The Wolf Moon.
Robin Harwood over 1 year ago
Janis, are you complaining that Arlo isn’t boring, or just commenting on the fact?
nosirrom over 1 year ago
Besides, I look better in it.
Olddog1 over 1 year ago
I didn’t know that hotdogs were traditional Yule fare.
flatempest over 1 year ago
Love this. Next the marshmallows.
AnneFackler over 1 year ago
I see signs of dementia.
Nicki's ZoMcYo over 1 year ago
Can she not appreciate the spontaneity of her husband? I think it was a sweet and funny gesture. Janis nags an awful lot!
Just-me over 1 year ago
The dry cleaners might (or might not) be able to get the smoke smell out of her coat…the hot dog grease might be a different matter.
julie.mason1 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy Solstice!
NeedaChuckle Premium Member over 1 year ago
Yeah, the warmth, -50 wind chills. Santa is gonna get frostbite.
joe.altmaier over 1 year ago
Not gonna try that around here. It’s 4F this morning.
mourdac Premium Member over 1 year ago
A season when things are the most dark and cold but then a rebirth.
Jhony-Yermo over 1 year ago
Also tonight is the celebration of the ancient Yalda Night
ChessPirate over 1 year ago
“Oops! Oh look, now it’s a ‘Coat of Many Colors’…”
ᔑ(ಠ╭╮ಠ)ᔐ (ͼ ﹏ʖ ͽ)
Da'Dad over 1 year ago
Years ago a neighbor invited us to a Solstice Celebration. She was a friend and a self-proclaimed witch. It was an interesting evening.
Cozmik Cowboy over 1 year ago
Thank you, Arlo (and, of course, Jimmy), for reminding us of the real reason for the season!
FassEddie over 1 year ago
If it was her best coat, you’d think that it would fit her better. Unless Arlo is scrawny.
William Bednar Premium Member over 1 year ago
Wouldn’t surprise me if Arlo was wearing Janis’s “Favorite Hat” as well. Women buy weird things like that.
judie1 over 1 year ago
I love whimsical acts of happiness. Lucky Janis.
Komix Lover over 1 year ago
I love Arlo.
Tetonbil Premium Member over 1 year ago
Arlo, you are just the best!
jarvisloop over 1 year ago
Speaking of not wearing best clothing…
I have bought a number of nice things for my own Janis, and she won’t wear them because she doesn’t want to wear them out or use them up. So, I no longer buy nice things for her.
It’s sweet that she likes to conserve, but I really want to see her use the things that I buy for her.
Spoonbone over 1 year ago
Janis is funny in panel three. Reminds me of my wife.
Indianapolis Smith over 1 year ago
So now Arlo is wearing HER clothes?
The Orange Mailman over 1 year ago
“Because I’ve never been invited to a traditional Yule feast before, HELLO!”
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
A nice fire side sitting with wine and hugs would do wonders more!
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 1 year ago
“Arlo doesn’t bore her.”
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 1 year ago
Arlo looks like the European Father Christmas before Santa was remade for Coca Cola.
slrdhr over 1 year ago
I think Arlo must have smoked alot of wacky tobacco in his youth! Maybe now to.
eladee AKA Wally over 1 year ago
Festive Yule wishes Arlo and Janis!
Back to Big Mike over 1 year ago
My bride has some jewelry she says is “too good” to wear everyday. Who do we need to impress so much that it requires “good jewelry”…no one.
crazeekatlady over 1 year ago
My hubby and I would have winter hot dog roasts in the back yard in winter when I got home from my classes at 9pm. We wrapped up in sleeping bags, leaned against each other and watched the fire and the night sky. Good memory of a man who died too young.
j.l.farmer over 1 year ago
A lot of people may be doing that for their holiday meal if we get power outages due to the winter storm expected here starting early Friday morning.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member over 1 year ago
Happy Winter Solstice!
The Pro from Dover over 1 year ago
I’m surprised the coat f i t s Arlo.