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For the strip where Lizzie "taught" Farley that he couldn't drink out of the toilet bowl look (l) on page 77 of the l0th Anniversary Collection "A Look Inside For Better or For Worse"; (2) on page 28 of"Remembering Farley"; (3)on page 43 of "Suddenly Silver".

I liked that strip too, but I don't think it will get repeated this time around. Adult readers would worry that kids will not see that this is funny because it is NOT the way to train your dog. But the theme that it can be hard for a dog to live with kids is definitely still in the new recent events in Farley's life - he was encouraged to drink from the fish bowl, had gooey creme rubbed into the top of his head, had toys dropped on his head while he slept by Lizzie's crib, and had his food dish put downstairs out of the way because Lizzie had been eating from it!

I am really glad that Lynn has reshaped the story with new strips mixed in with the old strips she has chosen for the first part of this retelling of FBorFW. I do hope, however, that when the complete story is availabe so that it can be "read" on the computer, there will be a separate section for all the strips that were there the first time around and didn't "make the cut" for the !retelling of the story are somehow available for us to enjoy again, if we weren't smart enough to purchase each and every book as they came out.

Amy D, Vienna, VA

Over the years I have cut out many of your strips, but one that I didn't cut out remains as vivid in my memory as the ones I saved. Liz is about age two or a little less, Michael is, what, 4? Lizzie screams and cries for a toy Michael is playing with and when Ellie finally gets him to give it to her, Lizzie tosses it behind her with a satisfied look on her face. She wasn't interested in the toy, she just wanted Michael to give it up for her! And Michael wouldn't. How typical of kids that age. I'd love to see that again. Something else, I don't remember Lawrence being Black.

CT, Houston, TX

I am so pleased that you finished the series on such a high note with "Just a simple wedding",Ive been reading the stripe since the first day in the Boston Globe (may it last)and enjoy the "start over".Thank you.

Judith L, Concord, MA

I need you to know how much I LOVE this comic strip! I am a stay-at-home mom and I'm constantly battling whether to go back to work or keep fighting my kids! Each day I look forward to seeing if you've read my mind... or written about my life! Anyways, I don't feel like the only one dealing with this stuff and actually enjoy laughing about it with you!Thanks!

Amanda C, Stoney Creek, ON

We loved FBorFW when it originally ran in the Indianapolis Star, but it was dropped after the initial conclusion. Now,my wife and I can enjoy it all over again here on the web! No wonder print journalism is going south and loosing readers.

John F, Indianapolis, IN

I feel sorry for children whose mother pines for a "career." Once the decision to have children is made, the most important thing in the world is to provide for them, because you only get one chance to do it right. Why Ellie is willing to teach other kids, and, presumably delegate the raising of her own to others through daycare or other means, is beyond me. Please understand that I am not criticizing working mothers. For many, there is an economic necessity, but if there is not, why would you not want to stay home and raise your own kids?

John, Scottsdale, AZ

I laughed at the May 11 strip, even though it wasn't funny. I laughed thinking about how she eventually came to own a store while being a devoted grandma!

Rosemary T, Clifton Park, NY

Elly's expression of feeling emptiness from her role as a mom struck a chord with me. I think most mothers of young kids feel like they've lost a part of themselves in the process. But we older moms (I have a couple of teenaged boys) know that that soon passes and as our kids grow and become more independent, we can reclaim a bit of time for ourselves more often. And we already know that Elly will eventually do that as well, when she buys the store and becomes a business woman. I know there will be people who criticize Elly's thought, but I don't really think she means anything negative by it at all.

Julia G, Ohio

So thrilled to see Lynn's childrens book in stores here in Vancouver. What a wonderful way for me to introduce and pass on my love of Lynn's work to my 5 month old son.

Nicola D, Vancouver, BC