Reading cartoons in the newspaper

There's an unalloyed pleasure in giving your finger a rest from online scrolling, and quietly devouring cartoons in the morning newspaper. As a daily ritual, it offers amusement, continuity and, in those re-runs, safe nostalgia away from the gritty headlines that feed us dollops of gravitas. Printed cartoon strips are tangible, less liable to turn into a puff of ethereal, scroll-awayable smoke.

Morning cartoons provide that levity by which you can leverage your day - with a smile, even an audible 'Hah!' They capture the essence of life, whether through satire, sharp commentary or even the straight escapist route of strip cartoons that tell stories that have nothing to do with news. They make us dive for a few seconds each into frames that are safe, happy and eye-catching.

Sharing cartoons with family over your morning cuppa can fuel conversations and connections, bridging generational gaps, dismantling barriers of taste. Ultimately, the joy lies in their ability to provide a consistent, lighthearted respite, reminding us of the enduring power of humour, and simple pleasures in life.