Did you think to pay?

How come all the stories I hear about missionaries and their cars seldom have a good ending?

Monday Sketchbook: Holidays Down Under!

Don't turn your monitor upside down! It's supposed to look this way!

Why?

Because today marks the celebration of Australia Day, the national holiday of the Land Down Under. Go have a barbecue, or go to Outback. It's a good excuse, right?

Many years ago, my uncle played on Australia's national basketball team -- while he was serving there as a missionary...from Canada! Things have changed just a bit!

The Legacy

There aren't a lot of ways for missionaries to express their individuality and their personality -- outside of neckwear. While there are guidelines, sometimes the interpretation of those guidelines can get pretty broad.

One of my sons came home from his mission with a big garbage bag full of ugly ties that he'd collected over his two years. I don't know if he wanted to keep them, or just couldn't get rid of them.

I've also heard of districts or zones that have ugly tie contests. Some of them, while still within the guidelines, were awfully awful!

Next time you meet a missionary -- the elders, that is -- check out his tie. It will tell you a lot about who he is.

That they might have joy

Equal opportunities.

No two are alike

...and in the next panel, his buddy says, "Chill, Bert. Let it go."

By their fruits

Most of my Adam and Eve gags are in the Sketchbook, 'cause in the Sketchbook, anatomy is less of an issue!

Many mansions