Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for December 18, 2021

Hey Rudy, if that ain’t a flying carpet, you’re going to be late for work…again.

I like to think he is on his way home.

Self collecting is an interesting hobby, although the collections tend to be fairly small. Not like collecting stamps.

It shouldn’t take long. With Rudy it’s all fat and little substance.

That’s very Far Eastern of Rudy. Good for him for being willing to embrace a spiritual, therapeutic practice from a distant culture. Marches to the beat of a different drum.

Good for you Rudy but next time pick a more secluded spot.

Gotta wonder just exactly what is in that incense!

I guess he fell apart.

The Ballard DPW is getting a bit tired of Rudy’s usurping of public sidewalks. Gladys Hippenbottom is forever calling to complain that he causes her to be late for Bingo and thus missing the first card (which is always the one she would have won on)…

C’mon Rudy, just admit you lost your balance, bending over to smell the flowers…

Best be quick Rudy.. Martha just called the Ballard St Home for Seniors to let them know you escaped again and she is getting fed up with their carelessness.

He should probably hire a collections agent.

Because his thoughts are scattered, hither and yond.

If Rudy wants to collect himself, let him. Everyone needs a hobby. Me, I collect clocks.

It’s a good think it isn’t Friday and garbage day or Rudy would experience a different type of collection.

Rudy will be picked up for loitering again. That won’t help him to collect himself.