For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for October 18, 2008
Transcript:
Elly: Sigh! Michael: Know what, Mom? On parent night at preschool, I thought you were the prettiest of all the moms that were there. Elly: You did? Honey, that is so sweet! What made you say that? Michael: I dunno... sometimes, you look like you need some positive reinforcement!
I don’t know - I think the “perpetual success” of the Patterson characters can be encouraging, even inspiring. I don’t mind a little willing suspension of disbelief.