dis⋅crete /dɪˈskrit/ –adjective 1. apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.
consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous.
Mathematics. a. (of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set.
b. defined only for an isolated set of points: a discrete variable.
c. using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus: discrete methods.
discreet
–adjective 1. judicious in one’s conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
showing prudence and circumspection; decorous: a discreet silence.
modestly unobtrusive; unostentatious: a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace.
I figure as long as we’re nice about it we can learn from each other …. huh? huh? Besides - i had to check the online dictionary to be sure there were two different spellings ……
itraso about 15 years ago
God, I love this comic! Alice is too adorable for words… :)
margueritem about 15 years ago
The boys know by now to be discrete where Alice is concerned….
GeeDee Premium Member about 15 years ago
They better be discrete if they know what’s good for them.
barbhinkins about 15 years ago
I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry but ….
dis⋅crete /dɪˈskrit/ –adjective 1. apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts.
consisting of or characterized by distinct or individual parts; discontinuous. Mathematics. a. (of a topology or topological space) having the property that every subset is an open set. b. defined only for an isolated set of points: a discrete variable. c. using only arithmetic and algebra; not involving calculus: discrete methods.discreet –adjective 1. judicious in one’s conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
showing prudence and circumspection; decorous: a discreet silence. modestly unobtrusive; unostentatious: a discreet, finely wrought gold necklace.I figure as long as we’re nice about it we can learn from each other …. huh? huh? Besides - i had to check the online dictionary to be sure there were two different spellings ……
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
Even with the summer vacation, the boys haven’t forgotten the ”Alice Book of Rules”? LOL
I saw the spelling was wrong, but knew the intended direction of the statement.
kimberphi about 15 years ago
and lookie… a fresh jar of paste is on the table! and open scissors to run with!! wheeeeee~
Digital Frog about 15 years ago
good one rricchterr!
bald about 15 years ago
oh goody the new jar of school paste, just right for snack time
kirbey about 15 years ago
The first 2 panels are so sweet… I think sometimes we forget how much Alice is still a little girl with a loving mum.
Brought back some sweet memories this morning, Thank You !
moonwatcher13 about 15 years ago
This is exactly how I feel today after taking a week off work. Poor Alice.
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
When in doubt, pull a Sgt. Schultz.
DoraDingle about 15 years ago
“I KNOW NOTHING!”
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
Hipster “I know nooooothing” and “I see noooothing” were some of Schultz’ more memorable lines on Hogan’s Heroes.
Ushindi about 15 years ago
rricchhterr: I liked that one.
And cheers once again to a great cartoon and cartoonist.
cohog about 15 years ago
The truth: Alice was just afraid of being indoctrinated by the Obama speech… ;-)
garf19 about 14 years ago
that was me on my first day of kindergarden