I think about you every time I go to my local Target (Hanover, Pennsylvania). Management must be exceptionally good. On Monday, people stood three deep in four staffed lanes, while self-checkout was empty.
I lived your January comic this year. I turned to the guy standing close and said “Can I help you?”He said “They told me to stand behind you.” I said “You can stand behind me from further away.”
Wonderful look-back. I'm glad I stumbled on your substack. While I don't work retail any more, I do regularly deal with people, so many of these hit close to home. Thank you for bring laughs and good vibes into our lives and may 2026 be better than 2025.
From an old guy who has reached the age of invisibility, thank you for making Rusty cool.
I absolutely love Rusty! He and Tabby are my favorites although I’ve gotten quite attached to the whole gang.
This old guy seconds that thank you.
You and your comics are one of the few good things in life that I always look forward to. Cheers!🥂
I haven’t worked retail in 50 years and I love your cartoons. The little signs in the background are a nice touch.
I enjoy your comics but you broke my heart that there’s no actual cat retreat. Actually, you broke my cat’s heart. :D
We, as a society, can fix that.
Thank you for the weekly gift of your comics. The smiles and chuckles are life enhancing!
I think about you every time I go to my local Target (Hanover, Pennsylvania). Management must be exceptionally good. On Monday, people stood three deep in four staffed lanes, while self-checkout was empty.
Honestly? Gave me hope.
A well run store is a beautiful thing.
Omg I love Rusty. I think I’m getting close to “Too old to punch”😂🤣
I lived your January comic this year. I turned to the guy standing close and said “Can I help you?”He said “They told me to stand behind you.” I said “You can stand behind me from further away.”
I like your response better.
Happy New Year! Your comics always give me a chuckle.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful comics! I've worked Customer Service most of my life, and I can relate to all of your work! Happy New Year 🙂
A hardened soldier! I wish you happy customers who are regularly taking their meds.
Happy New Year! Hoping for more Tabby in 2026.
Seeing the results of the poll thus far when I voted - Sleeping was ahead with 54% - I'd love to know what the final numbers come out to.
Wonderful look-back. I'm glad I stumbled on your substack. While I don't work retail any more, I do regularly deal with people, so many of these hit close to home. Thank you for bring laughs and good vibes into our lives and may 2026 be better than 2025.
Just love the July one! Tabby is indeed cool.
BS"D
Happy New Year to you, Stephehn Beals, and to your cast of thousands!
Happy New Year !!