Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 14, 2019

“But, what exactly is happening?”

Give her and yourself a cup of morning Joe. That will liven it up a bit.

At least the little squirt wants to learn something.

I thought Mike was still unemployed?

He’s a cartoonist??

The “grand tour” didn’t last very long, did it Mike?

Just say okay dude. Get used to it.

So, she is in a hurry to get to school and be marginalized/ignored as a female (earlier arc)?

Unemployed, freelancing – the terms are synonymous.

I admire Mike’s decision to wear a tie at home.

Poor Alex! I think she would rather be with Mommy right now!

Indeed he is.