For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 06, 2019

that’s an interesting excuse coming from Elly

Invest in slippers and don’t fall back on your words. If you don’t want the dog under the table while the family is eating, then stick to your word.

That moment when a young child realizes that his parents are inconsistent with their rules.

If I were he I would say “Can I have that in notarized certificate?”

Love that puzzled look on Michael’s face – “I’ll never understand ’em!”

Also, not worried about you sneaking an unappetizing bite to Farley, because breakfast is typically the best tasting meal of the day, everyday.

Good to see Elly has gotten over the flu.

SBD? IBS?

In real life, though, one does have to be consistent about etiquette at every meal.

Nothing beats taking a nap in a recliner on a cold day with a purring cat curled up on your lap!

Meet Elly Paterson, the new Miss Manners!

Definitely not Downton Abbey.

Example is the best leadership.

Y’all stop trying to take the funny out of these strips. Of course it is inconsistent. It is part of what makes it funny. We all understand that sometimes you bend the rules because “he’s keeping my feet warm”. Those who are perfect about being consistent won’t find this funny. It is because we can see ourselves in this story that makes it delightful.

I have a photo of Mom, Dad and I eating Christmas dinner when I was a kid. You can clearly see me in my itchy red dress resting my bare feet on the back of my black lab BoBo—much more comfy than the black patent leather shoes I’d started the day wearing.