My mom had a hanging plant that suddenly started turning brown and brittle. She consulted with her expert at the nursery who asked if she’d recently had a smoker visit. Mom said no, in fact my stepfather had just been forced by his doctor to quit cold turkey after decades of a multi-pack-per-day habit.
The nursery lady said “that’s it!” The plant, which hung above Ralph’s recliner, was going through nicotine withdrawal for secondhand smoke.
My mother was a genius with plants. She had a Christmas Cactus that a friend gave her that was near dead; the friend knew my mom could revive it. She did…and it bloomed around her birthday! She also had a vine-like plant that would reach and rest a branch on the shoulder of whomever sat in front of it at dinner. My husband & I both kill plastic plants!
My mom’s health wasn’t good so yours truly had to take care of her 50 house plants. Funny how after hating them, I ended up with a Bachelor’s in Agronomy and Masters in Soils.
dadoctah over 5 years ago
My mom had a hanging plant that suddenly started turning brown and brittle. She consulted with her expert at the nursery who asked if she’d recently had a smoker visit. Mom said no, in fact my stepfather had just been forced by his doctor to quit cold turkey after decades of a multi-pack-per-day habit.
The nursery lady said “that’s it!” The plant, which hung above Ralph’s recliner, was going through nicotine withdrawal for secondhand smoke.
Wren Fahel over 5 years ago
My mother was a genius with plants. She had a Christmas Cactus that a friend gave her that was near dead; the friend knew my mom could revive it. She did…and it bloomed around her birthday! She also had a vine-like plant that would reach and rest a branch on the shoulder of whomever sat in front of it at dinner. My husband & I both kill plastic plants!
cubswin2016 over 5 years ago
I bet Vikki could handle a space mutant no problem.
jagedlo over 5 years ago
Soon to be re-titled “The Secret Life of Indoor Plants” when it comes to the big screen!
mourdac Premium Member over 5 years ago
My mom’s health wasn’t good so yours truly had to take care of her 50 house plants. Funny how after hating them, I ended up with a Bachelor’s in Agronomy and Masters in Soils.
Herb L 1954 over 5 years ago
I would love to hear Vicki jam with Lzzy Hale,Joan Jett,and Lita Ford.Turn that stack of Marshall’s to 11 ;)
jtgglaser Premium Member over 5 years ago
Love this!
Nobody_Important over 5 years ago
Even plants love Mimi and the joy she bring must by being around!
Lyons Group, Inc. over 5 years ago
You got to love this strip and all of its oddities.
cosman over 5 years ago
Like our pets, plants can empathize..
1MadHat Premium Member over 5 years ago
OK, I was really surprised with the last panel, but I like it…..
daleandkristen over 5 years ago
Wonderful strip today. I love my plants too!!!!!
hagarthehorrible over 5 years ago
The indoor plants need to endure all this in a day.
interstateking Premium Member over 5 years ago
yay Vicki came to jam