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1. over 12 years ago on The Dinette Set

   The Dinette Setabout a minute agoSome idiot fractured their ankle last week-yours truly – Julie Larson I am now officially ’it’s all about medical now for me’ following Burl and Joy’s footsteps, of which I must now be very careful getting around on 2 feet.

   I’m not eligible for Little Rascal yet but might be on a waiting list soon for the Scooter Club.The injury must be more dramatic.(fractured ankle)

   I will now be able to keep up with the conversation with everyone in the Doctor’s office waiting room adding my near death experience falling on my own sidewalk. JL

2. almost 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   Hi Susan,et alI was reading everyone’s comments this morning. I am glad that you told TDS readers that I always use the same several scenes because that is their comfort zone.Also, I will always keep them in the ’90’s as to me , that is one of the worst decades of styles in all categories….not to mention they are all too inept(like me) of embracing new technology.

   Thanks for everyone’s comments!I thoroughly enjoy them! Keep up the good work!Best to All, Julie Larson.

3. almost 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   Hi Susan,

   I was reading everyone’s comments this morning. I am glad that you told TDS readers that I always use the same several scenes because that is their comfort zone.

   Also, I will always keep them in the ’90’s as to me , that is one of the worst decades of styles in all categories….not to mention they are all too inept(like me) of embracing new technology.

   Thanks for everyone’s comments!I thoroughly enjoy them! Keep up the good work!

   Best to All, Julie Larson.
4. about 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   Hi Susan and fellow Dinette Setters,

   Thanks for the email.Yes, it’s been a busy time with all of the changes.

   I have had to make changes re: size of TDS panels,size of typeface…scrunched a little now.

   My work:

   I have over 8000 comics, going back to 1997 and even further back, the genesis of TDS: Suburban Torture. I use a standard bunch of Penny scenes which I use regulary and of course new ones. most are the standard Penny rat wheel on which Burl and Joy exercise daily! I use several standard scenes for many of The Penny’s stomping grounds: ie: Kitchen, Living room , ,bedrooms outdoor scenes, doctor’s office, Burl’s u-stor-it, restaurants,car scenes, store scenes, etc. I used to redraw each comic scene of the Penny’ haunts but now we are accustomed to wear we can expect to run into The Pennys. I use the ‘scenes’ that pertain to the subject matter of the day.I just write new dialogue in these Penny scenes.

   I do run some classics, reruns from the old days from when I was only in 20 newspapers. Back then many comics readers did not ever see TDS. 20 papers wasn’t much of an audience.I really want readers to see what they missed. Now readers can view TDS streaming on the internet, every day to thousands. I want my audience to see some of what they missed many years ago when only a handful of newspapers carried TDS.

   I appreciate you and others who follow TDS and discuss their lives,foibles and irrational selfish behavior!

   I will check with my syndicate re: image quality resolution. I will try to be more legible ; ) when cleaning up my comics before production and less background stuff in the panels.

   I’ll Let you know the skinny with the resolution quality.Thank you and thanks to the readers who discuss TDS.

   Best Wishes,

   Julie Larson

5. over 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   Hi from The Dinette Set,

   sorry for the repeat-went on vacation and worked a couple weeks ahead and somehow thought I hadn’t used that one yet!! Haste Makes Waste.

   Thanks for your support of the Penny Family, JL

6. over 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   Joy is headed to Peebles for a few new blouses. my syndicate colors my b/w dailies and it’s time for a different floral arrangement .Any suggestions?

   RE: spellcheck: I need my editors full attention I guess. ; }

7. over 13 years ago on The Dinette Set

   my syndicate colors the b/w …time to expand beyond Joy’s orange and green blouses…gotta head to Peebles.(ps-I am addressing my lack of editing ; )