So, someone comes over to someone else's house and makes dinner for them, and then it's considered remarkable when that someone else volunteers to wash the dishes?
I see this conversation going one of two ways: Mary tells Drew she knows this fabulous psychiatrist who can help him in one session, and get a dog for company, or Mary admits she dates Dr. Jeff to get to Drew who is finally old enough to appreciate older women.
Terrific comments by everyone! Wanders, I appreciate your pithy remarks, and the double secret messages.
When Drew shoots animals for his Instagram, he really shoots them.
Gee, we missed the conversation on hospital grounds when (a) Jeff begged Mary to talk to his son (good ol’ what’s his name) or (b) Mary begged Jeff for a go at Drew and his penchant for wildly inappropriate women.
“Now shut up and listen, Drew. You haven’t been sacrificing to Me. Where is the grovelling worship you owe Me, Drew? Put off the Rolex from thy wrist, for thou standest on meddle ground.”
Kudos and a huzzah to HelenClark for your comment! I'm reminded here of the late Mr. Rogers' response when asked about his vegetarian diet, "I couldn't imagine eating anything that has a mother."
Perhaps even KM can't stand the thought of illustrating how Mary wheedles Jeff into requesting her meddling in Drew's situation. Instead, we have a breakneck plot beat where Mary makes a lamb dinner (no metaphor intended for Drew, the lamb..) I want to hear Drew ask, "Why Mary, why would Dad want you to talk to ME?"
It occurred to me later that roast lamb (which I would NOT eat) and root vegetables is a menu for winter, not summer. Leave it to Mary/KM to come up with a menu that’s both offensive AND ill-timed. If you want comfort food, Drippy Drew, make yourself a package of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, and then do your own darn dishes.
For some reason this panel vividly reminded me that Root Vegetable Gardening is one of the many métiers of my esteemed colleague and noted Renaissance man Prof Harlan Whatsisname (among numerous others including Parkour and ill-advised home co-ed yoga sessions).
You should invite Harlan over for some hearty roast lamb and tapioca squares, Mary! I hear he's Quite a Character!
Don't be shy! I'd love to hear what you have to say about Mary Worth. Just keep it clean, that's all I ask. This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY blog. I don't want to moderate comments, but I will if I have to.
Which root vegetables? If it’s turnips, I’m outta here. (Actually, I was outta here at lamb, so never mind.)
ReplyDeleteVery good point about the lamb, Wanders.
ReplyDeleteSo, someone comes over to someone else's house and makes dinner for them, and then it's considered remarkable when that someone else volunteers to wash the dishes?
I see this conversation going one of two ways:
ReplyDeleteMary tells Drew she knows this fabulous psychiatrist who can help him in one session, and get a dog for company, or Mary admits she dates Dr. Jeff to get to Drew who is finally old enough to appreciate older women.
Sorry, I did not click on my name for my comment. t is Thunderheels.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that there's a particularly uncomfortable place in hell for anyone who thinks it's okay to eat baby animals.
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One of Dawn's professors from a few story arcs ago, along with dabbling in yoga and parkour, raised root vegetables. Mary's supplier, perhaps?
ReplyDeleteRadar saved the lamb and they made the dish out of Spam. Everyone drank so much ouzo that nobody noticed.
ReplyDeleteOh wait, that was on MASH. Mary definitely slaughtered a lamb at Jeff’s.
Terrific comments by everyone! Wanders, I appreciate your pithy remarks, and the double secret messages.
ReplyDeleteWhen Drew shoots animals for his Instagram, he really shoots them.
Gee, we missed the conversation on hospital grounds when (a) Jeff begged Mary to talk to his son (good ol’ what’s his name) or (b) Mary begged Jeff for a go at Drew and his penchant for wildly inappropriate women.
“Now shut up and listen, Drew. You haven’t been sacrificing to Me. Where is the grovelling worship you owe Me, Drew? Put off the Rolex from thy wrist, for thou standest on meddle ground.”
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ReplyDeleteAnd here it is at last, the long-anticipated one-on-one meddle. Unfortunately, we'll probably have to endure two or three weeks of rehash first.
Drew, step up on the meddle stand and bow your head as Mary hangs a gold meddle around your neck.
-- Scottie McW.
Kudos and a huzzah to HelenClark for your comment! I'm reminded here of the late Mr. Rogers' response when asked about his vegetarian diet, "I couldn't imagine eating anything that has a mother."
ReplyDeleteAnyone who has seen how veal calves are raised wouldn't be able to eat that, either.
ReplyDeletePerhaps even KM can't stand the thought of illustrating how Mary wheedles Jeff into requesting her meddling in Drew's situation. Instead, we have a breakneck plot beat where Mary makes a lamb dinner (no metaphor intended for Drew, the lamb..) I want to hear Drew ask, "Why Mary, why would Dad want you to talk to ME?"
ReplyDeleteThanks, tkraft! Ah, Mr. Rogers... a man after my own heart!
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It occurred to me later that roast lamb (which I would NOT eat) and root vegetables is a menu for winter, not summer. Leave it to Mary/KM to come up with a menu that’s both offensive AND ill-timed. If you want comfort food, Drippy Drew, make yourself a package of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese, and then do your own darn dishes.
ReplyDeleteCarlye, you are so right regarding veal.
This week is devoted to meddling. Next week will focus on Mary bragging to Toby about what a success the meddling was
ReplyDeleteFor some reason this panel vividly reminded me that Root Vegetable Gardening is one of the many métiers of my esteemed colleague and noted Renaissance man Prof Harlan Whatsisname (among numerous others including Parkour and ill-advised home co-ed yoga sessions).
ReplyDeleteYou should invite Harlan over for some hearty roast lamb and tapioca squares, Mary! I hear he's Quite a Character!
Harlan Jones!
ReplyDeleteDo try to keep up.
Harlan Jones; Ashlee Jones... KM shouldn’t have tossed out that last gigantic phone book.
ReplyDeletei will not eat lobster or veal its total torture . but who says i really enjoyed those root vegtetables unless your on a cooking show
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