Knitting is very soothing. Until it isn’t. Skipped stitches. Missed conversions from knit to purl. Needing just ONE more skein of a color that they aren’t selling anymore…
Depending on who you ask, we’re all still living in the latter part of the pleistocene epoch. (And it is an epoch, not an era; shame on you Wiley for not fact-checking that.)
According to some philosophers, both legit and off-the- wall, inside every man lurks a part of him that wants to reorder his life. It’s like a mental girdle. Once loose the stays and there’s no going back.
I think they are wrong to ignore the possibility that that same trait exists in both genders in the same degree.
I also suspect that busting that girdle may be more likely now than before covid shut us in. Be interesting to see what comes of it.
Strangely enough, knitting was a popular pastime in the Pleistocene. Formerly it was thought that 35 000 year old statuettes of women showed them with braided hair; now it is believed that they gathered moulted animal fur in the spring (which often twists naturally into strands) and wove them into caps.
I found the cartoon funny and interesting. Loved the cat with the wool. Great start to my day. Could have enjoyed it even more without the constant, ever present politics. I know what’s happening but don’t need to be reminded every second of the day. Hope all have a pleasant, SAFE Memorial Day.
Ever seen the 1970’s movie “Altered States”, starring William Hurt & Blair Brown? Great, and very interesting flick!(Yes, it has something to do with this comic!)
I once had a boss who quit smoking and took up knitting. He said it calmed him down and gave him something to do with his hands. Although he looked a little strange sitting there with his knitting needles clicking away fashioning sweaters out of brightly colored yarn, nobody was going to make fun of this 6’ 2", 269 lb., former Marine sergeant for playing Madame DeFarge.
I highly recommend you go to this web site that has an excellent explanation on US Government debt. It’s non-partisan. https://www.thebalance.com/who-owns-the-u-s-national-debt-3306124
I had to join just to comment on this stream. One, we are all venting on a comic strip. Kind of sad if you think about it. Second, I know I’m not the only one to notice that Democrats argue with facts without name calling and Republicans can only shout, name call and accuse others of what they do. Now that’s really sad.
EasternWoods over 3 years ago
An advanced Republican
RAGs over 3 years ago
Is he knitting a rock cozy?
finkd over 3 years ago
The cat doesn’t seem to mind.
finkd over 3 years ago
Gives new meaning to the term “man cave”.
Concretionist over 3 years ago
Knitting is very soothing. Until it isn’t. Skipped stitches. Missed conversions from knit to purl. Needing just ONE more skein of a color that they aren’t selling anymore…
RohanDemon over 3 years ago
CHILDREN enough.
dadoctah over 3 years ago
Depending on who you ask, we’re all still living in the latter part of the pleistocene epoch. (And it is an epoch, not an era; shame on you Wiley for not fact-checking that.)
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
Lockdown blues. Never mind. Better days will be back.
sandpiper over 3 years ago
According to some philosophers, both legit and off-the- wall, inside every man lurks a part of him that wants to reorder his life. It’s like a mental girdle. Once loose the stays and there’s no going back.
I think they are wrong to ignore the possibility that that same trait exists in both genders in the same degree.
I also suspect that busting that girdle may be more likely now than before covid shut us in. Be interesting to see what comes of it.
hariseldon59 over 3 years ago
Geologically speaking, the correct term is Pleistocene Epoch, not era.
Lenavid over 3 years ago
He can still vote Democrat, though, can’t he?
The Old Wolf over 3 years ago
Speaking as a knitter, I could actually go for this lifestyle.
Lawrence.S over 3 years ago
Apparently the paleo-diet affects serotonin activity in the brain.
Kveldulf over 3 years ago
Strangely enough, knitting was a popular pastime in the Pleistocene. Formerly it was thought that 35 000 year old statuettes of women showed them with braided hair; now it is believed that they gathered moulted animal fur in the spring (which often twists naturally into strands) and wove them into caps.
The first fashion statement.
Kit Miller over 3 years ago
Okay, politics aside I love the cat with the ball of yarn!
Radish... over 3 years ago
Where can I get a rechargeable arrow?
morningglory73 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Got a good chuckle from this one. :-D
Danny's Funnies Premium Member over 3 years ago
President Trump pushed and got us the vaccine prior to his leaving the office!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
GQP= TREASONIST COWARDS
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I found myself during the pandemic. Now I look forward to getting out there and losing myself again. Preferably near a beach and a bar.
ChristineMurphy over 3 years ago
Ah…and he has a happy cat.
rorie over 3 years ago
I found the cartoon funny and interesting. Loved the cat with the wool. Great start to my day. Could have enjoyed it even more without the constant, ever present politics. I know what’s happening but don’t need to be reminded every second of the day. Hope all have a pleasant, SAFE Memorial Day.
freewaydog over 3 years ago
That’s me w/o the “pleistocene” part, I like knitting.
scottbruce over 3 years ago
Very interesting…but stupid : )
moosemin over 3 years ago
Ever seen the 1970’s movie “Altered States”, starring William Hurt & Blair Brown? Great, and very interesting flick!(Yes, it has something to do with this comic!)
Linguist over 3 years ago
I once had a boss who quit smoking and took up knitting. He said it calmed him down and gave him something to do with his hands. Although he looked a little strange sitting there with his knitting needles clicking away fashioning sweaters out of brightly colored yarn, nobody was going to make fun of this 6’ 2", 269 lb., former Marine sergeant for playing Madame DeFarge.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
I took up painting. And discovered my inner cannibal.
Ermine Notyours over 3 years ago
Where’s the sourdough?
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Another synonym for wool-gathering.
JudyAz over 3 years ago
He’s so happy he could just knit!
SusieB over 3 years ago
Love the cat!
mwksix over 3 years ago
He’s knitting s sweater for his new friend “Nessie”…
WGillete over 3 years ago
Like the arrow wedged in the electrical outlet. Nice touch!
erniejpdx over 3 years ago
That’s an oxymoron.
MCProfessor over 3 years ago
He seems really happy. Maybe I’ll take up knitting and mastodon hunting.
Buckeye67 over 3 years ago
I highly recommend you go to this web site that has an excellent explanation on US Government debt. It’s non-partisan. https://www.thebalance.com/who-owns-the-u-s-national-debt-3306124
cmxx over 3 years ago
At least the guy is knitting, not killing.
leemorse9777 over 3 years ago
I had to join just to comment on this stream. One, we are all venting on a comic strip. Kind of sad if you think about it. Second, I know I’m not the only one to notice that Democrats argue with facts without name calling and Republicans can only shout, name call and accuse others of what they do. Now that’s really sad.
face.less_b over 3 years ago
So did he have a time machine so he could go back and find himself?
contralto2b over 3 years ago
I thought I would find my inner couch potato. Turns out I found my inner potato farm.
33Angel over 3 years ago
Wiley cat!!!
evanmarhews over 3 years ago
makes sense to me !!
JH&Cats over 3 years ago
Would we had all been so productive.
lindz.coop Premium Member over 3 years ago
Not a bad era.
winston5610 over 3 years ago
Epoch, not era.
keenanthelibrarian over 3 years ago
Love the cat playing with the ball of wool.