I think what is really happening here is that Elly is working on the computer that she has previously shunned in favor of her typewriter, and she doesn’t want Elizabeth to know that she has betrayed the faith with the typewriter by working on the computer in secret.
I love rainy days. I can be indoors without that nagging sense of guilt that I’m supposed to be outside somehow taking advantage of the weather. Thanks, Mom!
My mom would literally say the same thing. So I would just take my book and go sit on the front steps, which isn’t what she meant but, hey, I was outside and all she said was go outside. Personally, I think kids are driven out of the house so moms can get a little quiet.
Just a curious question. If the sun is shining then why does it look like moonshine outside the window? When the sun is shining and Liz is that close to the window glass you should be able to see the color of her red shirt.
In an episode of “Young Sheldon” Sheldon’s mom, Mary, tells him to go out and play. So he goes out and gives the tire swing a push and says to himself out loud, “There I played.”
I don’t see that Elly sent Liz outside in order to get “peace and quiet”. After all, Liz was reading a book and that’s about the quietest activity there is.
Looking back at the 7/6/1992 strip I thought I would find a typewriter instead of that CRT. I was wrong.
Elizabeth has no rights. She is Elly’s property, and can be made to go outside, do chores, or be bought and sold whenever John and Elly decide to send her to the auction block.
That can be a deflection, where the mother attacks her kids in some other way because she does not know what to say. An example I had seen was with a boy who was a big Yankees fan. He was talking about the team when his exasperated mother yelled “I wish you would focus on your schoolwork as much as you do on the Yankee and their batting averages!” This scared the kid into thinking he did something bad, and his father intervened later, telling the mother that the kid was getting As & Bs, and there was no need to yell at him about school. Defeated, she admitted she did not know what to say as she was sick of hearing about sports, and went to a good punching bag for kids, yelling at them about school.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 3 years ago
What happens if it’s too hot outside to “enjoy the summer”
mmmmary over 3 years ago
Do as I say, not as I do.
Johnny Q Premium Member over 3 years ago
It would be different if they gave you something to do, even work!But no, you’re a kid and it’s suppose to come NATURALLY to you…
Johnnyrico over 3 years ago
It looks like Pattersons are the only people on Earth who still have a computer with a CRT…. How’s that 386 clone working out for you Elly?
Katsuro Premium Member over 3 years ago
This does make me wonder how many times parents have sent their kids out to play just because the parent wanted to be alone.
howtheduck over 3 years ago
I think what is really happening here is that Elly is working on the computer that she has previously shunned in favor of her typewriter, and she doesn’t want Elizabeth to know that she has betrayed the faith with the typewriter by working on the computer in secret.
amethyst52 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Go outside so I can enjoy inside.
M2MM over 3 years ago
I think Ellie is doing actual work, so she has an excuse.
littlejohn Premium Member over 3 years ago
Haven’t you been taught not to go spying in peoples windows.
Chris over 3 years ago
why not take your own advice, mom?
Snolep over 3 years ago
I love rainy days. I can be indoors without that nagging sense of guilt that I’m supposed to be outside somehow taking advantage of the weather. Thanks, Mom!
Pet over 3 years ago
“Do as I say, not as I do”
My mother’s mantra, also.
nmb41 over 3 years ago
My mom would literally say the same thing. So I would just take my book and go sit on the front steps, which isn’t what she meant but, hey, I was outside and all she said was go outside. Personally, I think kids are driven out of the house so moms can get a little quiet.
dcdete. over 3 years ago
Just a curious question. If the sun is shining then why does it look like moonshine outside the window? When the sun is shining and Liz is that close to the window glass you should be able to see the color of her red shirt.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
That’s right. Parents are the masters of “Do what I say, not what I do.” Now go “do” things quietly somewhere else.
Watchdog over 3 years ago
The sacrifices Mom makes for her children
Lisa Marie Chamberlain over 3 years ago
Ohhh Ellie LMAO
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 3 years ago
Get Elly a Ipad it is movable.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
You should practice what you preach……
kaycstamper over 3 years ago
It means she wants you out of HER hair!
mmmmary over 3 years ago
In an episode of “Young Sheldon” Sheldon’s mom, Mary, tells him to go out and play. So he goes out and gives the tire swing a push and says to himself out loud, “There I played.”
paul brians over 3 years ago
I bought my first Mac in 1985. By 1992 home computers were pretty common.
Jan C over 3 years ago
I don’t see that Elly sent Liz outside in order to get “peace and quiet”. After all, Liz was reading a book and that’s about the quietest activity there is.
Looking back at the 7/6/1992 strip I thought I would find a typewriter instead of that CRT. I was wrong.
hagarthehorrible over 3 years ago
The younger generation needs the sunshine and blooming flowers. The older ones had their share when they were young.
j.l.farmer over 3 years ago
if her mom is working then she has a legitimate excuse to be inside.
CoreyTaylor1 over 3 years ago
Elly, looking up HYPOCRISY.COM!?
rebelstrike0 over 3 years ago
Elizabeth has no rights. She is Elly’s property, and can be made to go outside, do chores, or be bought and sold whenever John and Elly decide to send her to the auction block.
USN1977 over 3 years ago
That can be a deflection, where the mother attacks her kids in some other way because she does not know what to say. An example I had seen was with a boy who was a big Yankees fan. He was talking about the team when his exasperated mother yelled “I wish you would focus on your schoolwork as much as you do on the Yankee and their batting averages!” This scared the kid into thinking he did something bad, and his father intervened later, telling the mother that the kid was getting As & Bs, and there was no need to yell at him about school. Defeated, she admitted she did not know what to say as she was sick of hearing about sports, and went to a good punching bag for kids, yelling at them about school.
CoreyTaylor1 over 3 years ago
Looking up hypocrisy.com, Elly?
rebelstrike0 over 3 years ago
Another example of hypocrisy…
The number of income inequality activists matches that of reservations at 5-star resorts under the name “John Smith”.
SquidGamerGal 3 months ago
Well, how come you’re not enjoying the fresh air?