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Fred Hoffman's avatar

Why is the voice of Edith Prickley rolling through my brain now?

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Ryan Awram's avatar

Ha, you’ve got to love Dora! Another great one, Merrill. These are gems. Sort of in the vein of the Photo Funnies in National Lampoon magazine, but all your own. Keep them coming!

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Lily's avatar

Brilliant. (Yeah, I have a story too.) At least your interiors are beautifully drawn now.

Interior decorating/decluttering credentials remind me of those old matchbook ads for mail-order truck driving courses.

Thank you for the laughs.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

thanks Lily.

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Joyce Wadler's avatar

So funny. You have such a great ear. And you can draw the dark clouds these people bring with them.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Thank you Joyce. Hope you are well!

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Karl Straub's avatar

Sometimes these are so harsh I figure you must be exaggerating a bit. But this one seems to be the unvarnished truth. And brutally funny.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Both things are true. I didn't realize I was harsh but....I guess I am!! Thanks!

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Karl Straub's avatar

Artistically harsh, if that helps.

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Mavis Jukes's avatar

Hilarious and the drawings are amazing!

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Thank you Madame Jukes!! I owe you a letter.

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brian m's avatar

In the end she could only communicate via angst and shield herself with used decor. Should she offend or anger,

expect a quart of clear satin quick drying minwax via fed ex to smooth things over.

thanks for a delightful laugh to start my weekend!

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Thank you . Now excuse me while I go google satin quick drying miniwax.

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Cat Cafe's avatar

Merril you are hilarious as always (it's me Pam Pettler btw)

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Michele Miles Gardiner's avatar

I enjoyed this so much.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Thank you Michele MG/Writer!!

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Joe Rhodes's avatar

Well, now I'm concerned for your well being.

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Merrill Markoe's avatar

Haa. This was not a recent story. I believe Dora is at San Quentin.

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