For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for April 14, 2011

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    luckylouie  over 13 years ago

    Are they quiet? Drop the phone and check on them right now!

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    pouncingtiger  over 13 years ago

    Elly realized the first sign and luckylouie noted the 2nd.

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    Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Elly looks nice today….she’s not all frazzled out by the kids.

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    alan.gurka  over 13 years ago

    Yeah, if they’re still in bed and not on the floor playing with their toys, they must still be ill.

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    Dkram  over 13 years ago

    First sign that something isn’t right with the kids, they are too quiet.

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    gobblingup Premium Member over 13 years ago

    The sign for my kids is if they’re not eating.

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    Allan CB Premium Member over 13 years ago

    To go over the cast again: Connie lived across the street from Elly Patterson and Anne lived next door. Elly had a close personal relationship with both of these imaginary women - because all three were ME! Through Anne, I could explore the life I led as a woman whose husband had numerous affairs. It’s easier to believe the excuses than to deal with the truth. Through Connie I relived my life as a single parent. Both characters had things to say, and it felt good to say them. In contrast, Elly’s role in the strip was to play the humdrum, easygoing, happy housewife in between. Looking back at it now, I see this was something else I imagined!!

    Mornin’ Neighbours, have a wonderful day!

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    JanLC  over 13 years ago

    Allen V, be careful about attribution. Your quote was obviously from Lynn herself, but how many will know it is from today’s strip at her website “fbofw.com”?

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    Allan CB Premium Member over 13 years ago

    Jan - I posted it in hope that some people would use their brains. Obviously, not everyone will, but it’s equally as obvious that many more will use it.

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    Gretchen's Mom  over 13 years ago

    Not fighting as usual, huh? Yep … that’s a sure sign that they’re still sick alright! On the other hand, luckylouie could be right. If they’re being too good and quiet, you’d better run quick and check on them because they could be up to something they consider “fun” but wouldn’t turn out too well for anybody involved … especially you, Elly, who’d have to clean up all the mess afterwards!

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    JanLC  over 13 years ago

    ladyfingers86 you are correct. Rod Johnston was her second husband, the dentist, father of her daughter Katie. Most of the things she writes about her family on her site are from her marriage to him.

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    ilsapadu  over 13 years ago

    No they’re not very well, they’re kind of bratty!

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