Mrs. Olsen is right. There are many opportunities that begin with optimism. The problem comes when that feeling begins to wane in the face of the actual work needed and likely outcome. Tests the spirit.
I don’t LIKE this Comic, I love it. Reading a book last night about Ospreys. The author David Gessner wrote that he “was afraid he liked READING about nature, more than nature itself.” Armchair exerciser or naturalist, or hiker, or biker, or runner? Uh-oh, hits too close to home. But I do love to read. Thanks Jef, another great comic.
A lot of people don’t realize it takes effort to be happy and optimistic…it just doesn’t happen, you actually have to work at it. However, just like anything else, the more effort you put into it, the easier it becomes…even when the weather is bad!
This guy must belong to a stupendously good union if his contract lets him just go off and do whatever he feels like whenever the weather turns even a little bit bad.
When I was stationed in Europe, then, down South, I loved running in the rain. Summers could be rather hot, and humid (especially down South), and it was so refreshing to feel the cooler rain splashing on my face.
chaosed2 about 2 months ago
tell that to the flowers….
Concretionist about 2 months ago
And closing one is a triumph of one sort or another.
Sanspareil about 2 months ago
Some books are best left unopened!
FGWaiss about 2 months ago
Beginning to write one is even more so.
Kroykali about 2 months ago
Saw a guy once mowing his lawn in the pouring rain. So yes you can, if you want to I guess…
Ignatz Premium Member about 2 months ago
Mrs. Olsen, FTW.
Doug K about 2 months ago
Wise words, Mrs. Olsen.
When the student is able to take the pebble from her hand …
sandpiper about 2 months ago
Mrs. Olsen is right. There are many opportunities that begin with optimism. The problem comes when that feeling begins to wane in the face of the actual work needed and likely outcome. Tests the spirit.
Jhony-Yermo about 2 months ago
I don’t LIKE this Comic, I love it. Reading a book last night about Ospreys. The author David Gessner wrote that he “was afraid he liked READING about nature, more than nature itself.” Armchair exerciser or naturalist, or hiker, or biker, or runner? Uh-oh, hits too close to home. But I do love to read. Thanks Jef, another great comic.
grocks about 2 months ago
Mrs. Olsen is spot on.
goboboyd about 2 months ago
Well said. “Opening a book is an act of optimism.”
strick9 about 2 months ago
I write banned books
BJDucer about 2 months ago
A lot of people don’t realize it takes effort to be happy and optimistic…it just doesn’t happen, you actually have to work at it. However, just like anything else, the more effort you put into it, the easier it becomes…even when the weather is bad!
poppacapsmokeblower about 2 months ago
True.
Darwinskeeper about 2 months ago
The point our youngster doesn’t understand is that Frazz enjoys riding in the heat and running in the rain. As a bicycle nut, I kinda get it.
Drbarb71 Premium Member about 2 months ago
It’s too hot to do anything but swim or stay indoors.
Stephen Gilberg about 2 months ago
When it’s assigned reading, you might expect to hate it. The only optimism there is that you’ll learn enough to pass the course.
Richard S Russell Premium Member about 2 months ago
This guy must belong to a stupendously good union if his contract lets him just go off and do whatever he feels like whenever the weather turns even a little bit bad.
tinstar about 2 months ago
When I was stationed in Europe, then, down South, I loved running in the rain. Summers could be rather hot, and humid (especially down South), and it was so refreshing to feel the cooler rain splashing on my face.
Ron Bauerle about 2 months ago
Mrs. Olsen sounds like she’s been burned by Sturgeon’s Law (IYKYK) too many times.I haven’t read fiction in decades…
Enoi about 2 months ago
I get such a kick out of her overalls every summer.
chemgal about 1 month ago
gardening is also an act of optimism