Mary Worth 4234

"They call it a screwdriver."

Still retired but…

just a note to say thanks for all your kind sentiments and well wishes. You are all amazing.

A friend shared this. Thanks, Oscar.

Mary Worth 4233

Dear friends, this is purely coincidental and has nothing to do with Steven leaving, but after blogging about Mary Worth for over 15 years, I need to take a little break. I'm not sure when, or if, I'll return. Everything is fine personally. Things are so great, in fact, that suddenly Mary Worth has little meaning for me anymore. I know, it's hard to believe. So I'm taking a break. I don't know if it will be like Estelle's first few breaks with Wilbur and I will come back at the slightest whiff of Woody's BBQ, or if it will be more like her current break with Wilbur which still has so many unaswered questions. Maybe after a week or two, I'll feel like I can't live without Mary Worth, and I'll return. That wouldn't surpise me. Perhaps all I need is a vacation. But if I don't return, I just want to thank each of you for how much fun you've made this place. I've read every comment you've ever written, and I've laughed and grinned at, well, most of them.

I feel like I'm saying goodbye to friends, and I just want to let you know, in all sincerity how grateful I am for your support during all this time.

Mary Worth 4232

People say on the third date, that's when you see a therapist together.

Mary Worth 4231

"Ed, you may not realize you need therapy, but I do."

Mary Worth 4230

Careful, Estelle, it may just be a hot flash. Hard to tell the difference sometimes.

Mary Worth 4229

Mary Worth 4228

"Clair de Lune, Rhapsody in Blue, Ravel's Scarbo, and Chopin's Étude Op. 10 No. 4. I can only remember a handful."

Mary Worth 4227

You didn't, Estelle? Did you even read the website you recommended, Not One More Vet? Or did you just look at the happy pictures?

Ed: "... Willing to have whine with their cheese."

Estelle: "I'm sorry; I don't have any cheese."

Mary Worth 4226

I'm sorry, every time Dr. Ed talks about euthanasia, I can only think of this and start laughing:

Mary Worth 4225

Gosh, I hope Steven is doing okay. I worry about that kid. He spent years in training, and now he's going to start over. At least I hope he's starting over, and that permanent time-off isn't some sort of euphemism for, you know, moving to West Virginia.

Mary Worth 4224

This goes against everything I know about adult cats and dogs. Everything the Humane Society counsels as well. But I guess Ed and 'Stell can move in together.

Mary Worth 4223

Dr. Ed, you're going to need to clean your shirt sleeve very carefully.

Mary Worth 4222

If this strip has taught me anything, it is that patience doesn't always pay off.

Mary Worth 4221

Maybe tomorrow Estelle will ask Ed over for dinner.

Mary Worth 4220

Faint of heart... Is that why Steven took time off? He's faint of heart? I've got a feeling in my tummy-brain that someone better keep a close watch at Lookout Point.

Mary Worth 4219

Please don't spill your hot cat coffee on your lap, Estelle! You might drop your phone in it.

Mary Worth 4218

"And if you want to get ahead in this crazy business, I suggest you stop balancing your work and private life as well. We aren't advice columnists."

Mary Worth 4217

I'm fairly certain we are headed toward a thoroughly thought-through and compelling story about the risk of suicide among veterinarians. How many lives will be saved, I do not know. It all depends on how many depressed veterinarians read Mary Worth every day.

Mary Worthy 4216

I used to take piano lessons as a kid, but I quit because they were so boring to me. So what I really want to do is watch someone else practice the piano. Maybe tomorrow, Estelle can refill the water in her vase. That would be really interesting, too.

Mary Worth 4215

Okay, I did check it out. And, uh, it is a suicide crisis site for veterinarians. Estelle must have picked up on signs I didn't spot. I'm sure Ed will really appreciate the recommendation.

Mary Worth 4214

Gee, Mare, great advice. Earth shattering. You are really good at relationships. Without you, how would Estelle ever know what to do or say?

Mary Worth 4213

Oh, now you really LIKE Ed. I thought you said you were in love with him. I know those are not exclusive emotions, but it sure sounds like you are downgrading this relationship to avoid being hurt. Don't let your fast failures discourage you so much, Estelle.

Mary Worth 4212

We've been calling this one for weeks, now. Ed needs someone to organize his mess of an Animal Hospital, and Estelle needs a man. Time to reenter the workforce and spend all of your time together. Plus, you could get rid of Steven, which would make everyone happier... including Steven.

Mary Worth 4211

Something you've never felt before? Never? Not even with Arthur Zero?

Mary Worth 4210

I'd think you're old enough and experienced enough to know what real love is, Estelle. And you're definitely in love with him because you say you are. How could you not be in love with him? I mean, you've been on a couple of dates a year apart, he's broken several other dates. If that isn't a recipe for love, I don't know what is.

Mary Worth 4209

Well, you are over 60, and there aren't many worthwhile men out there in your age group. Perhaps you will have to settle. There's always Wilbur Weston.

Mary Worth 4208

The only thing wearing Dr. Ed out is Steven's constant complaints and cavilling. It's time for Steven to find a new job. Perhaps he'd enjoy working down at the slaughter house.

Mary Worth 4207

"I also wanted to drink Slurpees and play with Pokémon cards all day. Kids are stupid."

Mary Worth 4206

It sounds like Dr. Ed may not "rely" on Steven as much as he pretends. I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants Steven to stay home a few days.

Mary Worth 4205

Now we've come full circle. Back to Dr. Ed's private life and self care. I'm starting to feel uncomfortable.

Mary Worth 4204

I'm a little tired your tears, too, Steven. And so much more.

Mary Worth 4203

It's time for these two humanitarians to create a false Facebook account and bully the #$%^& out of Mrs. Brown and her little dog, too.

Mary Worth 4202

While you're looking at your phone, you might notice that Springfield, California, is north of Yosemite. Sounds like Trixie's owner didn't think that was very funny.

Mary Worth 4201

Rewards like dating your patients' owners, Uncle Ed??

Mary Worth 4200

Woah, wait a minute. Steven has already completed veterinary school and he wasn't prepared to deal with grumpy pet owners or the emotional weight of euthanasia? Where did he go to veterinary school? Santa Royale Community College?

Mary Worth 4199

Just four? Down the road at Animal Shelter, they put down four every morning, and three more in the afternoon. And not just old, loved animals like yours, Steven, but healthy dogs needing homes who just can't get adopted. Please, everyone, consider becoming a responsible pet rescuer, if you haven't already.

Mary Worth 4198

This ends one of two ways: Either someone falls off a cliff...

Or someone goes INSANE!

Mary Worth 4197

Bless you, June Brigman. This is AWESOME! I love Norman Rockwell.

I love that June changed the lady's cigarette into a cell phone.

Mary Worth 4196

The Wonderful Dr. Ed. - How that horse became a doctor, I'll never know.

Mary Worth 4195

"... In age, finances, education? In health, talents, family disfunctions? In addictions, drink preferences, gambling debts? In genetic mutations, body odors, multiple affairs? Underwear, flatware, flatulence? Everything? Are you sure? Don't you want a little variety in your life? Wilbur Weston is the one for you!"

Mary Worth 4194

Dear Jennifer Coolidge,

You are my favorite movie star. Are you related to Anita Koolidge?

Love,

Wanders