Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for September 24, 2020

yeah, even as a 36-year-old guy, big dogs (even when they’re transquil) make me feel uneasy

No need to fear. A questioning Big Shirley seems a reasonable, peaceful attitude.

This time, a little over 10 years ago, Richard posted a blog entry regarding this and the prior strip: 

http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2010/09/todays-cul-de-sac-september-23-2010-and.html

Good throw, right on target.

Stop doing this already.

Shirley she’ll enjoy a nice treat.

I wonder if “big shirley” is actually a little dog, but in Alices eyes, she’s a monster.

Alice is thinking fast under pressure!

Alice in Wanderland ;)

Big Shirly is pretty scary looking and I’m not Alice’s age!

Fling! Zip! Woof? sez it all!

So correct me if I’m wrong – wasn’t there a giant hog in the past? Or is that what Big Shirley is?

Baby steps.

If that’s a typical 4 foot yard fence, then Big Shirley must be a cross between a Labradoodle and a Great Dane…

I’m with Alice, run, your mum can handle the monster – maybe.

Stupid Alice! Flinging something at Big Shirley or any other dog is not the way to win friends and influence people! Shame on you! A four-year-old should know better.

Madeline, chastise your errant daughter!