True. School teaches kids life skills — the “lessons” are hard, and often unpleasant — that are in their way more important than anything taught in the classrooms.
This day’s installment shows that Joe can be as witty and insightful as Ruthie. It’s just a good thing that, although Ruthie is the main character, her supporting cast gets some exposure too!
Spain colonized much of what is now the United States long before there were Dutch or English colonies in the New World.
I went to High School in Texas. Some of my classmates families still live on land that was originally deeded to them by land grants from the King of Spain in the 1700’s.
Wayne Simanovsky over 12 years ago
that was pretty cool except for the mexican part.
11256 over 12 years ago
probably his sister . . .
PShaw0423 over 12 years ago
True. School teaches kids life skills — the “lessons” are hard, and often unpleasant — that are in their way more important than anything taught in the classrooms.
Fan o’ Lio. over 12 years ago
Buenos dias amigos.
maestrabella67 over 12 years ago
¡Hola, Fanolio! Mexican is not a language, wsimano. The language is SPANISH. Oh, but you’re probably one of those who speaks American and not English.
3hourtour Premium Member over 12 years ago
..must be home taught to learn so much…
bmonk over 12 years ago
Hmmm. And why was he discovering the conditions for dog-eaten homework?
melmarsh9v over 12 years ago
This day’s installment shows that Joe can be as witty and insightful as Ruthie. It’s just a good thing that, although Ruthie is the main character, her supporting cast gets some exposure too!
iced tea over 12 years ago
♪♫♪♫Love and peace to you all!♪♫♪♫ Lay your candles in the wind♪♫♪♫
Miserichord over 12 years ago
Replying to a deleted post.
Spain colonized much of what is now the United States long before there were Dutch or English colonies in the New World.
I went to High School in Texas. Some of my classmates families still live on land that was originally deeded to them by land grants from the King of Spain in the 1700’s.
Hispanic, yes, illegal, no.
38lowell over 12 years ago
…don’t forget spitballs on the ceiling.