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2021: Happy Thanksgiving, Bloomington!

Dave Askins Bloomington November 25, 2021 1 Minute

[This cartoon was “drawn” about 10 years ago. It’s been re-run several times, in the spirit of Thanksgiving leftovers.]

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Published November 25, 2021

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