Pig has been giving gentle advice for years. Has Steph considered using him as a stand-in when the Wise A$$ is on vacation? Wise Pig on the Hill has a certain ring about it.
they are somewhere else alright. six feet under, feeding the worms, or in an urn on the mantle would be the best case. shallow unmarked graves in the woods are nice too, I guess.
The timing of this particular strip is both ironic and personal for me. Thirty years ago today, one of my closest friends died of brain cancer, She was a brilliant artist—with all that goes with that—-and only 36 years old. RIP Lisa.
Pastis has been letting his softer, gentler side show recently. I wonder about the autobiographical nature of the strips, too. Wishing Stephan—and all those who grieve the loss of someone dear to them—peace.
Oh Stephan! You must have lost someone precious. Sending you lots of comforting energy. If you can, please elaborate for your many fans who care about you. And Pig has summed it up perfectly today.
BasilBruce about 23 hours ago
The big difference being that the magician comes back in a minute.
Z Blair Premium Member about 23 hours ago
Beautiful.
sirbadger about 23 hours ago
If a magician makes a mistake, he might be gone.
Bilan about 23 hours ago
Being in somebody’s heart is nice, but I’d rather not disappear in the first place.
The dude from FL Premium Member about 23 hours ago
Pig, look in the pork and frozen food section
Imagine about 23 hours ago
Oh, wise pig on the hill…
iggyman about 22 hours ago
Pig one upped the wise one!
kendavis09 about 22 hours ago
Pig will win AGT next year.
Sanspareil about 22 hours ago
Pig transcends himself!
MathProf2 about 21 hours ago
There must be some autobiography behind this one…my heart goes out…
unfair.de about 20 hours ago
I remember my Grandma hugging me, but I wish she could do it in person. Even though a 120 year old might not be that strong anymore.
Botulism Bob about 19 hours ago
Pig has been giving gentle advice for years. Has Steph considered using him as a stand-in when the Wise A$$ is on vacation? Wise Pig on the Hill has a certain ring about it.
MayCauseBurns about 19 hours ago
I have something in my eye…
[Unnamed Reader - 641507] about 19 hours ago
Sometimes even a Wise A$$ can be enlightened. {cartoon censor struck :) }
win.45mag about 19 hours ago
I believe Stephan has a typo. It would make LOTS more sense to say " IT’S ITS own form of magic."
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 18 hours ago
This is the 2nd Pastis I have read that waxes philosophical about death. I’m thinking a death in the family.
Ellis97 about 17 hours ago
Magicians don’t really disappear. It’s just a trick.
workjobb Premium Member about 17 hours ago
I’m not crying, you’re crying.
uniquename about 16 hours ago
“Sometimes there is nothing I can add”. And that is wisdom itself.
ekw555 about 16 hours ago
they are somewhere else alright. six feet under, feeding the worms, or in an urn on the mantle would be the best case. shallow unmarked graves in the woods are nice too, I guess.
DanielRyanMulligan1 about 16 hours ago
That’s why he’s called “the wise a**!” Dan aka…ps ‘cause he knows what’s what…
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member about 16 hours ago
He led the way to wisdom and Pig did the traveling himself.
stringer831 about 16 hours ago
The timing of this particular strip is both ironic and personal for me. Thirty years ago today, one of my closest friends died of brain cancer, She was a brilliant artist—with all that goes with that—-and only 36 years old. RIP Lisa.
babka Premium Member about 16 hours ago
recommending “Shadowlands” (1993)
babka Premium Member about 16 hours ago
all our autobiographies
BobWiecezak about 16 hours ago
I know you lost your pup a few years ago., I hope you didn’t loose anyone else. I’m very sorry if you did.
SusieB about 15 hours ago
This one is a keeper
CitizenOfTheValley about 15 hours ago
My heart is getting very crowded.
Croc Holliday about 15 hours ago
No, they’re just gone. Accept it.
Ignatz Premium Member about 15 hours ago
It means that now they’re ALWAYS with you.
Snoopy Copter about 15 hours ago
Pig is the real smartest person in Pearls.
Charles & Susan Premium Member about 15 hours ago
Pig you have brought tears to my eyes. So touching
ladykat about 15 hours ago
Sometimes, Pig, you are very wise.
johnschutt about 15 hours ago
Except that we do actually live on for eternity. The location is binary.
LakeBill about 14 hours ago
One is truly wise when one can learn from one who is less wise.
BobCaldwell1 about 14 hours ago
Pig is the purest soul.
pheets about 14 hours ago
Sometimes indeed. Strength to all that have lost and/or are losing.
John Jorgensen about 14 hours ago
Did he climb that ridiculously steep hill just to show the Wise A$$ how clever he is?
jel354 about 14 hours ago
Awww. Pig can sometimes bring out the soft heart in anybody.
Joan Tinnin Premium Member about 13 hours ago
My heart to you
Joan Tinnin Premium Member about 13 hours ago
Crying
DaBump Premium Member about 13 hours ago
Never cared much for that “they live on in our hearts” idea, but I guess if that’s all you got, get all the comfort you can from it.
shanethatbastard about 13 hours ago
unbelievable, an entire comments section with no trolls and no a** is a crack in the universe, and it is beautiful.
Buoy about 12 hours ago
Love can indeed be magic. I wish more people realized that.
zeexenon about 12 hours ago
This one hits too close to home … great reason for a Friday Night Pig Brains fry.
wildlandwaters about 12 hours ago
my question is, how does the wise guy eat? door dash?? and is that “mountain” just a big pile of… y’know…
Enoi about 12 hours ago
Pastis has been letting his softer, gentler side show recently. I wonder about the autobiographical nature of the strips, too. Wishing Stephan—and all those who grieve the loss of someone dear to them—peace.
Goat from PBS about 12 hours ago
Pig is the real wise one here. So sweet.
Chris Sherlock about 11 hours ago
Pig, you’re the one who should stay on that hill.
Brent Rosenthal Premium Member about 10 hours ago
So beautiful
Aimless Melissa about 10 hours ago
Beautiful.
eladee AKA Wally about 9 hours ago
Oh Stephan! You must have lost someone precious. Sending you lots of comforting energy. If you can, please elaborate for your many fans who care about you. And Pig has summed it up perfectly today.
willie_mctell about 8 hours ago
Pig would not do well in the analogy section of the SAT.
Strawberry King about 8 hours ago
Wow, Pig. Just…wow. :D
Jack7528 about 7 hours ago
Well, it was kind of sweet!
sincavage05 about 7 hours ago
Choked me up. well done sir.
pamela welch Premium Member about 7 hours ago
I love Pig and I’m so sorry for your loss ♥♥ {{HUGS}}
BW42 about 6 hours ago
Thanks, Stephan(from another math prof…)
Asharah about 1 hour ago
Do not stand by my grave, and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep-I am the thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle, autumn rain.
As you awake with morning’s hush,
I am the swift up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft starshine at night.
Do not stand by my grave, and cry-I am not there. I did not die.