Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for June 02, 2024

Wait for it

He looks constipated to me.

with the hag on your side, pal, it ain’t working ….

This is nothing new for Carl, even as a child he had to play with him…er, I think you get the picture.

Carl, when you figure it out, let us know. Several of us have that same question.

As sung by beloved L.A. kid show host “Sheriff John” Rovick [R.I.P.]:

Come on now,

Laugh and be happy and the world will laugh with you

When people see you smiling they can’t help smiling too

When you look out the window to a dark and gloomy day

Break out a smile and in a while the gloom will go away

So laugh and be happy with a merry melody

A song will make a hat rack look like a Christmas tree

Get rid of worry in a hurry, chase the blues away

Just laugh and be happy all the live…. long….. day.

Carl looks like he’s struggling with the concept.

Gladys should hand him the funny pages.

Carl, to be happy with yourself, you must look inward. What’s inside must come out. Um, wait… Let me rephrase that…

Carl has come to realize his marriage was a mistake!!

Good for Carl.

Good morning Balladeers!

Best of luck, Carl — late middle age is the bonus round for “Regret Central” [as seen on a future TV show].

Who knows, maybe he’ll be picked to appear on “King of the Dumps for a Day!”

Sure.. but at the moment he’s got a gas problem to worry about. That chili Gladys made for supper has some lingering effects.

But, unfortunately, it’s not working.

No one wants to shake hands with Carl.

Important life goal.

His face is frozen! :)

carl remembers the punch line, but not the joke…

Carl has a lot of work to do it seems.