I’m thinking that Jules Rivera made an acute observation and delineated the surrounding countryside to show the effects of kudzu infestation, literally covering everything in its path as it spreads (panel 1). It’s even worse than Japanese knotweed! Some of you might remember the kudzu story with Cherry and Violet from 2023 (“Kudzu Crusader”).

Meanwhile, as we watch the Lost Forest Marionettes act out their lines today, I’ll direct your attention to the reader comments for yesterday’s strip in which was discussed the notorious Action Park in New Jersey, an amusement park that featured actual dangerous rides.

Art Dept. One thing I’ve noticed in Rivera’s work (well, one of many things!) is her tendency to show people looking toward us or towards the side, even when the object of discussion is behind them (panels 1 and 3). For example, why doesn’t Cherry actually turn and face the posted rules? I think we’re all intelligent enough to figure out who is ranting, right?

And if you want to criticize the way the water comes off the slide by itself, be my guest. If you want to discuss how the lake (?) seems to expand across the hill without benefit of lock or dam, yet appear calm, please do! I wait to be educated.