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How to Follow Up on Your Suspicion

December 01, 2025 by Scott Meyer

NOTE: So, a little bad news, I will need to take the next two weeks off. By the time you read this, I will be back, but Missy and I have to go back to Eastern Washington for a funeral. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Scott suspects that in the first draft of the Billy Joel song "Always a Woman," anywhere the word "woman" appears, it was originally "A-hole." Whoever she is who can kill with a smile, wound with her eyes, and ruin your faith with her casual lies, Billy Joel doesn't seem to like her. Wikipedia says he wrote it about his first wife. Rick's reaction is that it's a love song, not a like song. Love and like are very different things. Just ask his ex-wives.

December 01, 2025 /Scott Meyer
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How to Ask for Advice

April 28, 2025 by Scott Meyer

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April 28, 2025 /Scott Meyer
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How to Recommend a Movie

July 29, 2024 by Scott Meyer

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How to Talk Through a Friend's Problems

June 13, 2022 by Scott Meyer

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June 13, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Learn About Other People's Obscure Interests

May 16, 2022 by Scott Meyer in comic

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The guy in Amsterdam: Not Just Bikes.

May 16, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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How to Make a Bold Fashion Choice

May 02, 2022 by Scott Meyer

I have been creating new comics for about two months now, and posting them for about a month. I am thrilled and delighted with the enthusiasm of the response I’ve received, and shocked at the realization of how much effort the strip requires. (Imagine how much worse it would be if I actually drew new pictures for the damned thing!)

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May 02, 2022 /Scott Meyer
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