"Waiter, there's a string of pearls in my oyster stew." Illustration Friday, of course. What else would get me to write something during this horrible, confusing week? I hate the stock market, and am afraid for the future. I decided a guy I liked isn't all that. Editors who I thought would buy something this week, ...

The Idea This was one of my earlier cartoons- one of my favorites. Here is my constant concern and tension about food and relationships. Will he still like me, if I like food better? (I typed "batter" first.) And what's more important, a guy or ice cream? And can I have both, please? I'm always curious about ...