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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Book review: We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us s
Walt Kelly, 1972, We Have Met the Enemy and He Is Us. Simon and Shuster. This book is in two parts. Part one concerns pollution and our collective responsibility for it. The book title is probably the most well known of Kelly's aphorisms. The concept seems a bit outdated, as we now recognize corporate responsibility for most pollution, but we are all implicated to some degree. This part of the book takes place chiefly in the Fort Mudge dump, where a pig and piglets ply their trade. We also get a glimpse into the workings of the Okefenokee volunteer fire department, or lack thereof.
The second half of the book provides an amusing look at the Nixon White House. A hyena, easily recognized as Spiro Agnew, an eagle representing AG John Mitchell, and J Edgar Hoover, portrayed as a bulldog, invade the swamp. A highly sensitive computer, secretive paper dolls, and prescient wire taps ensue, along with the usual Kelly confusion. The only Pogo book with two completely separate political sections. Also noteworthy for its emphasis on pollution. NOT the only one featuring the Agnew hyena.
My favorite character is the computer. Not really. It's the hyena.
Monday, March 16, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
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St. Patrick's Day parade today: we visited the parade route after it had gone by, walking the dog. I have NEVER seen such a post-parade mass of trash. Beads, plastic toys, cups, and just junk. My wife is going to make a mosaic using the beads.
Friday, March 13, 2026
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As I mentioned before, I am not reviewing the Pogo books in chronological order. This is mainly because I have to rely on other people to get them off of the shelves and I don't think any of them can handle that. No matter, two down and a couple of dozen to go!
I want to reiterate that many of these classic books are available for reasonable prices on the internet.
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