Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for November 12, 2023

with or without salt?

There’s nothing festive about that tank top. No wonder his wife isn’t eating.

Growing up, we called those “wife beaters”.

It’s the lesser-known of the two fables, The Balloons of Damocles.

You know what doesn’t taste better when consumed in a festive environment? Curtains and carpet. Take it outside, Thomas.

Thelma, on the other hand, prefers to hold the festivities for later in the day.

It’s gotta be REALLY festive to eat Olivia’s cooking. Tonites dinner looks like peas, mashed potatoes and some unidentifiable meat sticks.

It’s at least a good distraction (from dissatisfaction).

I disagree. I was always distracted in any Hooters.

Mind the “pepper” specks on your eggs, Thomas.

He’s not wrong.

Somehow, the undershirt spoils the festivals for Thelma.

Nice of Gladys to accommodate Thomas’s desires. He’s easy to please.

Given she has turned her back on him (again), the festive environment has likely become Disney On Ice.

Thomas wonders if Thelma Olivia Gladys (Boy, he wishes she’d settle on one name ☺), has served him another mashed potato volcano tonight…

Thomas is a big believer in fete.

Thomas does whatever it takes to awaken his taste buds…..

No amount of sparklers or balloons are going to do the trick if you don’t dress for the occasion.

Good morning Balladeers!

Enjoy each meal like it’s your last. Or not. That could be pretty upsetting.

She used to be able to get away with just dyeing his eggs green.

Balloons and sparklers…not the best idea.

Personally, I’ve lost my appetite.

thomas is also wearing his favorite mickey mouse boxers, just for the occasion…