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CK,NJ thank you...I was thinking, come on people just enjoy the strip, like some of these things didn't happen to you...then I read your comment about FBorFW is just a comic strip to be enjoyed. It's like you were reading my mind. I laughed. Lynn, I seen your interview with George (the one with the long greek name, hehe) and it was quite enjoyable. Also, having fun with your new games.

Lise C, Lakeville, NB, Canada

Lynn, I am one of the many who have read FBorFW for years and continue to do so. I appreciate everything about the comic, the art, the characterizations - and it's fun to comment on the characters' actions or attitude - such as John's slightly jerky remark of June 10 to Elly. My feelings would be hurt too if my husband said such a thing to me (even if it WERE true!) There are nicer and more caring ways to reassure one's mate. He could have said something like the magic is still there but we are happy together, used to each other now, not nervous and our relationship is steady! His character while essentially good, is typically insenstive to the needs of women. Elly is yearning to be appreciated and thought of as beautiful - and her husband doesn't make her feel that way, in little everyday ways - even though he does love her. Kind of sad.

Ria V, Toronto, ON, Canada

It's strange; I first began reading FBorFW as a kid in the 80s and continued once it came online. In college, I thought the dad was a model for the best husband and father ever. But now, as a stay at home mom reading throught the *older* comics, he seems so insensitive sometimes! I can relate to Elly so much, and I get so annoyed with John!

Tam M, MD

After reading Janet R.'s comment, I took a look at the June 10 strip. I think it shows that once people are married to each other, they stop trying to impress each other and begin acting in a way that is more true to life. In other words, they become normal people and have normal relationships with each other (good or bad).

John, Scottsdale, AZ

I've always loved today's strip (June 11) with Mike and his teddy bear. He always wants to be the big brave boy! I've been re-reading the collection where he goes off to college and takes teddy with him, so this one struck me as extra sentimental today!

Angela, PA

I thought today's strip (June 11, 2009) was just so sweet! I've enjoyed your strip from day one and was glad when you said you were starting from the beginning because I had forgotten so many of them. I'm enjoying going down memory lane with you.

Cynthia, San Francisco, CA

Reading Lynn's comments this morning (June 12), I started to cry.

When I was about 30 years old I read somewhere that no one really grows up until they forgive their parents. I never told them that I forgave them but the act of forgiving them made my relationship with them so much easier. They weren't bad people or even bad parents, just imperfect humans doing the best they knew how and raising their children they way they had been raised. Forgiveness is a powerful thing, bringing peace not to the forgiven but to the forgiver.

I can also agree about the way we felt when we were so young and so busy raising our children being different than the way we feel now that we are not dealing with all those pressures and demands. I used to journal in those days and the anger that comes through is not reflected in my memories of that time except as what a waste of my time and energy the anger was. Being 59 gives me much better perspective.

Linda R, Vernon

What is having a coffee klatch ??? from the June 13th comic. What is a klatch ??? Just wondering. Never heard of that term, or phrase. Thanks

Stephen B, Holland, MI

A "coffee klatch" is an oldish term for a small group of people who get together for coffee and conversation. It comes from the German word "Klatsch", which means, among other things, "gossip".

I discovered Lynn's "For better or for worse" a few years ago during a trip from France to the US...I bought a few books and enjoyed it so much!! Family and children are finally the same all around the world...I am happy to keep in touch with the Pattersons family via the web...That's a great and generous idea !Many thanks!

Nathalie, France