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Friday
March 19, 2010
Since today's strip was a new one, and I could not look up the original date by entering the punchline, I entered "Gossip" in the Keyword section. If English is one's second language, the result is a goldmine. Twenty-five strips over the years dealing with gossip. Edgy and definitely funny, all of them.
Amy D, Vienna, VA, USA
I love reading Lynn's travelogue. I especially liked her descrition of elephants peeing! Lynn has such a good sense of humour. Keep up the good work!Noitizum P., PE, Canada
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Wednesday
March 17, 2010
It should be noted that Buddha’s “fatness” is NOT a celebration of “overindulgence”! Big bellies on Asian Deities and Heroes are indicative of great moral “Centered-ness” and Courage. Elongated earlobes are indicative of Holiness and great Spirituality, a protuberance in the middle of the forehead (“the Third Eye”) spells Wisdom, and multiple limbs indicate power/influence extending into many “Dimensions”. Some representations of Asian Deities may appear may appear Freakish to Western eyes, but they actually embody a very complex “Symbolic Shorthand“ : Asian Religious Art, after all, originally gave us the “Halos“ we consistently now place around the heads of our own “Sacred Figures“.
Anna M, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
A Mother Alarm, wow for sure. One night after work all i wanted to do was have supper, clean up the kitchen, put my daughter to bed and treat myself to a hot bubble bath. Got all done , ran the tub told my husband not to bug me , settled in for a soak, heard this noise out side the door, it opened and standing there was a naked baby,, MOM ,SHE SAID YOU LOOK LONELY. What's a mom to do, We had a great soak together
Janelle J, Emsdale, ON, Canada
I'm a little bit confused by the current FBoFW strips. It's like I've seen them before, but sometimes not, so I sort of know what to expect but am still surprised. I guess these must be some of the "new-runs" that I've heard about. Be that as it may, I can't wait to see what happens next! Keep up the great cartooning!
Eino O, Little Canada, MN, USA
You're right. The current FBorFW strips are indeed a mixture of original and new material. You can read Lynn's explanation of this "hybrid" format and the reason for the change at http://www.fborfw.com/behind_the_scenes/hybrid/
Farley arrived yesterday!!! He is absolutley WONDERFUL. I know there were issues with the prototype and there were what seemed to be endless delays, but from my point of view the delays were worth it. FARLEY is more then well done, he is, well, WONDERFUL.
Shelby A, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Tuesday
March 16, 2010
From your Thailand part 6: "the idea of praying to a fat, smiling man seems so positive - so healthy!" Are you nuts? Praying to Buddha because he seems to be happy? Try looking up the history of Buddha before you pray to him. That line of yours made me shudder!
Jan C, CA, USA
Real writers don't complain about how they don't have time to write. Real writers find the time to write, like after the kids are in bed. Real writers write instead of watching (and being judgmental about) whatever garbage is on TV. Real writers sacrifice (although not to the point of rushing back into a burning building to save their laptop!). The world is filled with people who'd write that novel if they "only had the time."
Chris P, Boston, MA, USA
I have to say in response to Saturday's strip--I strongly disagree with Ellie on this one. Michael's antics are something I could really see Uncle Phil doing. =)
Angela, PA, USA
Thank you Lynn for the Clover Hunt. I found it on 3/12 and I think I've read every one of those little sayings, but then I've tried it again and again and found new ones. I love those, and I love the FBorFW strips, every one of them; they are my morning wake-up every day.
Honey, Smithton, IL, USA
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Monday
March 15, 2010
THANK YOU for the 3/11 strip. YOU SOOOO 'get it!' Those first grade teachers just give and give....lots are mothers of young children themselves,so they are on their feet all day and all evening,too! You're the best! BRAVO!!!!!! Retired teacher... and mother of two devoted teachers!
Kathy C, NE PA, USA
Concerning the 3/11 strip (1st grade teacher): I could swear that the original punchline read "Worse - I'm a grade 1 teacher" - am I imagining things? You see, I'm a 1st grade teacher, and I remember that one vividly. Unfortunately, I just passed along my collection of all the FBFW books to my favorite niece, so I can't go check it out myself.
Janet W, FL, USA
That's correct! The strip can be viewed with its original punchline in the archives at http://catalog.fborfw.com/ by searching "by final punchline" with the sentence "Worse. I'm a Grade 1 teacher."
I love the strip on March 12th! I can relate exactly to all the efforts of carefully and unsuccessfully trying to keep a sleeping 2-year-old in dreamland during the car - bed transfer. Thanks for the laugh!
Tammy, Peterborough, ON, Canada
I haven't visited your site for several months. How happy i am that i decided to return for a visit and found Farley ready to be ordered. I have waited for a VERY long time to order him. i remember when he was in the planning stages. When the sample showed up you didn't like it at all! Good for you for staying on course and getting Farley right. I can't WAIT for him to arrive to my home. Farley is still my favorite! Wishing you and all your staff the very best. Peace love and happiness.
Shelby A, Las Vegas, NV, USA
I don't understand Sunday's strip. Why did Elly lie to John? It only made her miserable, will probably make the evening miserable for the kids (because nothing is worse than a grumpy mom) and when John does get home, he'll be subjected to an wife who is angry because he went out, with his wife's permission, to spend the evening with a friend. He can't win for losing. Maybe my funny-bone is broken or something, but I find this strip very sad. Husbands and wives should trust each other with the truth, not lie then resent the other person. And yes, I realize it all works out and everyone has a fairy-tale ending at Elizabeth's wedding. But for someone who doesn't know the ending of the Patterson's lives, what does this strip say about Elly and John's marriage?
Ann K, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
I noticed that Lynn went to Thailand, my sister, my brother in law and their kids(3 and 9 mos) live there, and it is quite HOT! (about 90 degrees on a good day) but many things are cheap there-they have TWO nannies, a maid and a driver, which I know would cost a whole lot more here in the states.
Karen H, USA
It's so much fun to share the thrill of visiting exotic Thailand as experienced via the eyes, ears, and nose(!) of a professional artist! I can hardly wait to see what happens next!
Urho K, Menahga, MN, USA
Lynn (I keep wanting to call you Elly) you could do a sideline of travelogging! You're so elegantly descriptive but don't stop the strip. Thanks for taking us all along.
Eli R, Fredericksburg, TX, USA
Lynn, I caught a couple of your Thailand blog entries (but couldn't find the others). Since I'm a VERY frequent visitor to Thailand (3 times in the last 12 months) I can tell you it's even more rewarding when you get off the beaten track. We just returned from a trip that included our 4th visit to the island of Koh Jum (it's Koh Phi Phi we could see on the horizon as the sun went down) and Amphawa, a town near Bangkok with a weekend floating market that's Thailand as you dream it might be, life along the khlongs as it once was. Here's something that may whet your appetite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dLfuJQHqxk Warm regards.
Bill P, Canadian living in Berlin, Germany
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Friday
March 12, 2010
Yeah, for Farley winning the children's book award! I work part time at our local library and hope to see it in our children's department.
Patti S, Chatham, IL, USA
I used to enjoy reading the strip every day and then some time back they changed to show the family in the "early days". Is there any chance that you will have a "time travel moment" and go back to where the kids were grown?
Tim M, Anderson, IN, USA
There will be no forward travel in time, but you can revisit the later material by going into the FBFW archives. http://www.fborfw.com/strip_fix/archives_monthly.php Thanks for asking! LJ.
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Thursday
March 11, 2010
I love this day's strip. It so reminds me of our nephew as we are trying to get him ready for school. Thanks for the great laugh.
Krista, TX, USA
Thank you for adding the “FBorFW” books to your “Strip Catalogie”: It gives me a chance to catch up on Story Arcs I may have missed…. Still, no “on-line read” can compare with the pleasure of picking up a volume from the night table and browsing through it ar one’s leisure, stopping to dwell on the detail in a panel, a character’s expression, or a nuance in the dialogue balloons. I didn’t realize “Mr. B.” was also laid to rest under Farley’s Tree: how appropriate that two such unforgettable creatures should continue to keep each other company....!
Anna M, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Wednesday
March 10, 2010
I can so relate to today"s comic, when we live in Edmonton, My daughter use to come home for lunch and bring home at least 3 friends. On the weekends we had at least 4 kids stay overnight. I really loved it , we would do lots of things bake, cook, and i taught some to sew. I miss those days she's 16 now and her friend's are different. Seems like the other moms couldn't be bother with the mess, but our door was always open.
Janelle J, Emsdale, ON, Canada
I am so enjoying all the strips, some of which are new to me. Also in the Ned Search contest, the photos are gorgeous. Can everyone just enjoy the stories and not be so critical of them? Keep entertaining me, Lynn. I love it all!
Geri, New York City, NY, USA
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