For Better or For Worse News Bites tag:fborfw.com,2010-07-08:/news//4 2012-02-17T15:34:54Z Movable Type 5.12 Love Struck Contest Winners tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4628 2012-02-17T15:29:13Z 2012-02-17T15:34:54Z Congratulations to this year's winners, who will receive a set of four signed FBorFW prints: Brian Chow Gretchen Cicora Marjorie Smith Wende Cooper Thanks to everyone who played! If you like our contests, be sure to join the Ned Hunt... FBorFW
Brian Chow
Gretchen Cicora
Marjorie Smith
Wende Cooper

Thanks to everyone who played! If you like our contests, be sure to join the Ned Hunt every week for a chance to win a Ned Tanner doll.]]> Rotary Club Billboard in North Bay tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4626 2012-02-16T16:33:01Z 2012-02-16T16:38:10Z North Bay residents will soon be able to spot Lynn hanging around on the side of the road. No, she hasn't taken up hitchhiking - she'll be featured on a Rotary Club billboard to promote their polio eradication program. We'd... FBorFW polio eradication program.

We'd like to encourage you to check out the work the Rotarians are doing on this great cause - the Rotary Club accepts donations through their website.

]]> The Love Struck Contest Returns (and other goodies!) tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4583 2012-02-01T19:32:15Z 2012-02-01T19:37:25Z Hello everyone; our Valentine's Day content is now on the site! Here's a list of what's new: Our Love Struck Contest - hit 15 hearts to enter the draw for a set of 4 signed prints 30 Years of... FBorFW

Hello everyone; our Valentine's Day content is now on the site! Here's a list of what's new:



Also, this month you can use the coupon code LOVE for 7% off your purchase in our store! ]]> Humor Project Conference on "The Positive Power of Humor and Creativity" tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4576 2012-01-25T16:04:36Z 2012-01-25T16:14:10Z Last year, I attended one of the most uplifting and positive conferences out there. The Humor Project- masterfully designed, created, and organized annually by Dr. Joel Goodman and Margie Ingram (his equal half) allows you to immerse yourself in... FBorFW

Lynn with Dr. Goodman

I first learned about this conference 20 years ago when Joel asked cartoonist Mike Peters (Mother Goose and Grimm) and me to put on a cartoon/comic stage presentation. I have been an attendee many times since then and plan to be there again this year.

Held at a beautiful upstate New York conference center (where the Adirondack Mountains cascade into Lake George), the conference is almost a retreat. The people I have met through this program are from all over the world- with varying jobs and interests. Many are health care providers, teachers, businesspeople, and spiritual leaders- all looking for ways to use humor and creativity in their lives, relieve stress, build positive relationships, regain their balance, and renew their sense of humor. The Humor Project is a weekend, which allows and encourages you to unwind and unleash your laughter- which really is the best medicine.







This year the conference is being held on the weekend of June 1-3. I thought I would let you know in case there were folks out there who love humor, love creativity, love life, enjoy the company of like-minded people and might want to sign up! Just for fun, here is the Humor Project conference information: www.HumorProject.com/conference.

Take a minute to read through the agenda. This is a wonderful event, well worth taking in! You can register on-line and you can call to get more information at (518) 587-8770 or email info@HumorProject.com.


Lynn with other conference attendees.


Lynn with John McPherson, creator of "Close to Home"

]]> January Newsletter Glitch tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4536 2012-01-12T19:32:49Z 2012-01-12T19:40:22Z We've just discovered that January's newsletter only got mailed to about half the recipients; sorry about that! We've discovered the tech glitch and we're now completing the mailings. A note for Earthlink users: please add design@fborfw.com to your list of... FBorFW
A note for Earthlink users: please add design@fborfw.com to your list of allowed senders, otherwise we get automatic messages from your mail account asking us to fill out a form before we can deliver your newsletter. We do our best to stay on top of these requests, but when we get 30 or 40 each month, sometimes OUR email program treats them as spam and we just don't see them. The best way to ensure that you get your newsletter is to allow us through from your end. Thanks.]]> New Meebo Bar tag:fborfw.com,2012:/news//4.4533 2012-01-10T21:06:59Z 2012-01-11T01:54:39Z Guests to our website may have noticed the Meebo bar now at the bottom of each page; this is a cool new thing we're testing out in partnership with Lynn's syndicate, Universal Uclick. The bar is designed to give you... FBorFW Universal Uclick. The bar is designed to give you an easy way to share items on the FBorFW site and to interact with us, and with your friends. Here are a few things you can do with the bar:
  • Share or Like a page from our site on Facebook
  • Tweet a page in our site
  • See our latest podcasts in our YouTube channel
  • Chat with the FBorFW web developer if you need help with something
  • Check out our Featured Content button to see what's new and interesting on our site
  • See what's happening on our Facebook page without leaving the FBorFW site
  • Recommend our site on StumbleUpon
  • Take a look at our Notifications and News for announcements
  • Chat with your friends using Facebook Chat, AIM, Windows Live or Google Talk without leaving our site
Let us know how you feel about this addition! Email design@fborfw.com or try the "Chat with FBorFW Crew" button if you catch us online during the day.]]> Try our new Sudoku game! tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4514 2011-12-19T16:55:43Z 2012-01-05T13:50:36Z We've just added Sudoku to our website - try it out and let us know what you think!... FBorFW just added Sudoku to our website - try it out and let us know what you think!]]> Browse Our Mobile Site on Your Phone tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4496 2011-12-14T16:57:31Z 2011-12-14T17:09:29Z We've just released a mobile version of our website, optimized for smartphones. It offers easy access to: Our homepage with its cool, often-changing seasonal graphics Today's strip Two weeks of older strips Ability to search and browse the strip catalog... FBorFW mobile version of our website, optimized for smartphones. It offers easy access to:
  • Our homepage with its cool, often-changing seasonal graphics
  • Today's strip
  • Two weeks of older strips
  • Ability to search and browse the strip catalog (11,000+ FBorFW strips) by date
  • Our random strip generator
  • A link back to the full website, so you don't get trapped in the mobile site
Please check it out and let us know what you think. If there are other parts of our website you'd like to see converted to smartphone-friendly format, drop us a line - if it's possible, we'll consider it (some of our games are Flash-based, and the Flash format is not supported by Apple products). ]]> Video: Lynn and the Pattersons in 3D tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4476 2011-12-07T15:43:47Z 2011-12-07T15:52:09Z For Better or For Worse - Now on Main Street! North Bay locals may have noticed a new addition to the Main Street area of the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Statues of the Patterson family, from the For Better... FBorFW see this News Bite).

Creator Lynn Johnston has been here touching up the statues and explains the scene in the video below.



Lynn says she is happy to have the statues on display at the hospital.



It has been a long journey for the Pattersons on their way to Main Street. Lynn explains how the statues finally found their home at the hospital.

]]> A peek at the Pattersons in 3D (updated) tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4468 2011-11-28T17:38:23Z 2011-11-30T17:00:48Z If you live in North Bay, Ontario, you've likely seen the Patterson family sculptures around town at some point. They've had a few homes but they're now residing at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Lynn spent some time this... FBorFW






















]]> Introducing Laura Sylvia! tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4427 2011-11-14T18:38:44Z 2011-12-04T03:34:48Z Here are the first photos of Lynn's granddaughter Laura Sylvia! Katie's home and doing well and she and Lane are thrilled to be parents.... FBorFW








]]> She's a Girl! tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4422 2011-11-09T15:00:14Z 2011-11-10T08:12:37Z From Lynn: Katie and Lane had a beautiful baby girl (6lb,6oz) at 11:20 pm, last night (Nov 08). Mom and baby are doing fine. No name yet- but she's a sweet little thing with dark hair and a good strong... FBorFW
Lynn!]]> Our New Treasury Book is Here! tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4024 2011-10-19T12:00:00Z 2011-10-19T19:07:17Z Picking up where Something Old, Something New left off, this second treasury will continue the adventures of the Patterson family and will include more of Lynn's personal commentary on the inspiration behind the strips! Order your signed copy of In... FBorFW
Picking up where Something Old, Something New left off, this second treasury will continue the adventures of the Patterson family and will include more of Lynn's personal commentary on the inspiration behind the strips!

Order your signed copy of In The Beginning, There Was Chaos today!
]]> North Bay "Our Hospital Walk/Run" and "April and Friends Walk" tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4368 2011-10-04T19:53:41Z 2011-10-04T20:00:55Z On Sunday October 16th, the FBorFW studio crew will be participating in the Our Hospital Walk/Run for the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Liuba, Lynn and Katie will be participating in one of the walking events, and Lynn has contributed... FBorFW
Our Hospital Walk/Run helps improve the wellness of our community. Funds raised during this event will support the Hospital's greatest needs. Find out more about the walk/run here.

While adults take part in the main event, there's an "April and Friends Walk" for the younger set. The April and Friends Walk is supervised by Canadore ECE students and instructors. The event is for children 18 months to 8 years of age. Children will enjoy a fun morning of supervised gym activities, a short walk and refreshments while you compete in the Walk/Run. Good luck to all the participants!

]]> October is "Fundraise for Farley" Month! tag:fborfw.com,2011:/news//4.4360 2011-09-30T07:00:00Z 2011-09-23T16:39:39Z October is the annual Fundraise For Farley month at The Farley Foundation! Established by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) in 2001, the Farley Foundation (a registered charity) assists seniors and disabled persons on limited incomes with the necessary... FBorFW October is the annual Fundraise For Farley month at The Farley Foundation!

Established by the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) in 2001, the Farley Foundation (a registered charity) assists seniors and disabled persons on limited incomes with the necessary treatment of their pets. In 2007, the Foundation expanded its criteria to assist the pets of women at risk of abuse (and their children) who are participating in OVMA's SafePet Program.

We're helping out! Buy Remembering Farley, Farley Follows His Nose, Farley and the Lost Bone or the Farley And The Lost Bone & Plush Farley Set from our online shop this October and we'll donate $3 to the Foundation. We'll also send you a signed FBorFW print and a temporary tattoo featuring Farley's face!


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