Confusing relationships Tuesday

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Dustin , 8/8/23

Pardon me, Dustin, but didn’t this cute unattached (no ring, anyway) vaguely bohemian young redhead just express an interest in you? And the best you can muster is some half-assed wisecrack? Maybe you’re daydreaming about all those girls who’re gonna shoot you down at the fern bar tonight? Up your game, buddy, or at least pay attention.
Six Chix , 8/8/23

Did she just put her nose inside that pumpkin’s nose? Only the pumpkin knows for sure, but signs point to “Yes.”
Candorville , 8/8/23

Smoothest line you’re gonna get from a guy in a Kirk shirt.
Gil Thorp , 8/8/23

The question “Where is Milford? (more precisely, “Which Milford?” among the many) has long puzzled the sages . Opinion seemed settled on western Ohio , but today’s “hoagie” makes a strong case for eastern Pennsylvania .



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