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Sometimes one āneedsā to buy new stuffā¦ but one canāt.
Itās not a matter of reluctance, but cash.
Girlās coats are more expensive than youād think, and their area may not have much discount or closeout shopping.
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Many places have school, city or county programs that give donated items to needy childrenā¦. often they seem to focus on jackets, shoes or backpacks.
However, Grandma is proudā¦ Iām not sure whether sheād seek that sort of help.
Most towns do have thrift shops, though, where she and Agnes are known to shop.
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So Iām surprised she hasnāt taken Agnes thrift shopping, to replace her stinky old coat.
Maybe Agnes just needs to remind herā¦.
Actually, thoughā¦ a growing girl can only wear the same garment for so many years.
A 10-year-old would be unlikely to fit into her 2nd grade clothing.
What seems to Agnes, through the lens of childhood, like most of her life is quite probably only a couple of years, in reality.
Ā
BTWā¦ sorry, other Susanā¦ but calling her āGranny Picklepussā seems a little harsh.
Grandma is drawn with pointy lipsā¦ but sheās given up so much, and works so hard, to support the granddaughter she has willingly taken in.
She acts stern sometimesā¦ but she knows that a certain sternness is required, to offset Agnesā flights of fancy and extravagant dreams.
Aside from that, thereās always a twinkle in her eye.
Sheās very funny. I love her deadpan humor.
Ā
That Christmas tale from years ago sometimes re-surfaces in the commentsā¦. so Iāve kept a noteā¦
It started Dec 13th 2011, and runs through the 26th.
My first thought was that hill, with those cracks, was going to have an avalanche. Then I saw they were arms. And that smile. And a snowman with hair! My second to last thought was that Agnes makes the dolls on her shelf. My last thought, they are coming to take me away.
I recently ordered a winter coat, one of those puffy ones, with a hood, and also new boots. Neither fit me very well, and I decided to donate them to a charity.
I called place after place. No agency or shelter would come and pick them up, and I do not drive. Most said they do not accept clothing under any circumstances. There is a Salvation Army store that was willing to take them if I walked 2.5 miles there to deliver them, then 2.5 miles home. I started walking. On the way, I passed a charity location where several men were lined up outside for the food that was to be handed out later. I asked a guy from the charity if they could take the coat and boots for someone in need. He said no, they no longer accept clothes, but as I turned to walk away, he said, yes, certainly someone would come by who needed a warm coat and boots.
LastRoseofSummer Premium Member about 4 years ago
That is just sadā¦.
SusanSunshine Premium Member about 4 years ago
Sometimes one āneedsā to buy new stuffā¦ but one canāt.
Itās not a matter of reluctance, but cash.
Girlās coats are more expensive than youād think, and their area may not have much discount or closeout shopping.
Ā
Many places have school, city or county programs that give donated items to needy childrenā¦. often they seem to focus on jackets, shoes or backpacks.
However, Grandma is proudā¦ Iām not sure whether sheād seek that sort of help.
Most towns do have thrift shops, though, where she and Agnes are known to shop.
Ā
So Iām surprised she hasnāt taken Agnes thrift shopping, to replace her stinky old coat.
Maybe Agnes just needs to remind herā¦.
Actually, thoughā¦ a growing girl can only wear the same garment for so many years.
A 10-year-old would be unlikely to fit into her 2nd grade clothing.
What seems to Agnes, through the lens of childhood, like most of her life is quite probably only a couple of years, in reality.
Ā
BTWā¦ sorry, other Susanā¦ but calling her āGranny Picklepussā seems a little harsh.
Grandma is drawn with pointy lipsā¦ but sheās given up so much, and works so hard, to support the granddaughter she has willingly taken in.
She acts stern sometimesā¦ but she knows that a certain sternness is required, to offset Agnesā flights of fancy and extravagant dreams.
Aside from that, thereās always a twinkle in her eye.Sheās very funny. I love her deadpan humor.
Ā
That Christmas tale from years ago sometimes re-surfaces in the commentsā¦. so Iāve kept a noteā¦
It started Dec 13th 2011, and runs through the 26th.
Definitely worth a rereadingā¦
You can use the calendar above or this link:
https://www.gocomics.com/agnes/2011/12/13?ct=v&cti=1084954
bobbyferrel about 4 years ago
Fewer teeth. Sorry. Wife and daughter are grammar Nazis and it rubs off from time to time.
Doctor Toon about 4 years ago
I spent 10 years working frozen foods, and then 5 years in dairy
Working in a coat or jacket is rough on them and I went through quite a few
Even at a thrift store, cold weather clothing isnāt always easy to find or all that cheap
I have found some good coats, I hope Agnes gets one too
MichaelHelwig about 4 years ago
I wish her county had better protective services.
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
Her threadbare is threadbareā¦ āŗ
oakie817 about 4 years ago
not a pretty picture
Martin Nohr about 4 years ago
Fewer teeth. Less for measures, fewer for counts. Nobody seems to know this anymore.
PuppyPapa about 4 years ago
Well THATāS a vivid image!
bobw2012 about 4 years ago
My first thought was that hill, with those cracks, was going to have an avalanche. Then I saw they were arms. And that smile. And a snowman with hair! My second to last thought was that Agnes makes the dolls on her shelf. My last thought, they are coming to take me away.
JLChi about 4 years ago
I recently ordered a winter coat, one of those puffy ones, with a hood, and also new boots. Neither fit me very well, and I decided to donate them to a charity.
I called place after place. No agency or shelter would come and pick them up, and I do not drive. Most said they do not accept clothing under any circumstances. There is a Salvation Army store that was willing to take them if I walked 2.5 miles there to deliver them, then 2.5 miles home. I started walking. On the way, I passed a charity location where several men were lined up outside for the food that was to be handed out later. I asked a guy from the charity if they could take the coat and boots for someone in need. He said no, they no longer accept clothes, but as I turned to walk away, he said, yes, certainly someone would come by who needed a warm coat and boots.