I have to say that in my day, math books were not waterproof and teachers tended to frown on destroyed math books. Elizabeth’s trajectory is a little confusing to me. Normally she stands by the bus stop on the way to school. On the way home, she goes straight from the school to the bus. And yet the next time with see her with the wet math book, she is at home.
They say this comic strip is based on real life, but it is far from real life here in Ontario, Canada where this is based. For the last few days it has been sunny and dry with fire bans issued and RECORD BREAKING HIGH temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius! Though the forecast calls for cooler and possibly scattered showers on Tuesday.
April reminds me of Gene Kelly dancing in ‘Singing in the Rain’. “Gray skies above makes me happy again .. because I’m singing and dancing in the rain!” Makes you wonder, everybody is mise able because they have to be out shopping or playing baseball. or reading a newspaper out in the pouring rain, so who is babysitting the little 3-year-old girl? Oopsie daisy. Time to sing in the rain.
I remember I was about 4-6 years old (meaning it happened more than just once) and it would rain at my grandparents’ farm in Missouri. I would want to play (you know, the kids on Sesame Street played in the rain) but I knew I couldn’t play without “rain boots”. I couldn’t say galoshes and that was what I really wanted. So my grandma made some using the used brown sugar bags she kept by putting them over my shoes and then using a rubber band or some kind of tie. I then went outside to play in the puddles. Would I had been embarrassed back then to had worn them into town or wherever? Yes. Now I look back on it with sadness because it was one of the many special things that my grandma did for me to make childhood more unique and special. I really miss her.
Elly is likely very worried about this heavy rain. If the sump pump fails to work once again, it would mean yet another basement flooding. If Elly made sure to subscribe to flood insurance, will the coverage take effect so soon?
Carrie Fisher’s (Princess Leia) mum (for a few words at the beginning) and some guy from Pittsburgh have a few words about that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ZYhVpdXbQ
When in high school one of my friends and I would get together and walk in the rain, But that stopped when she ended up in the hospital with pneumonia.
The toddler somehow is able to put on a raincoat, boots, and hat, bring an umbrella with her, open the door (which nobody locks), open the umbrella, and wander out into the yard. April is very talented, unless Farley did that for her.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
April’s showers.
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
April represents drought-ravaged California right now. Bring it!
snsurone76 over 1 year ago
At least, Mike and Farley seem cautiously optimistic. Reckon they’re the only ones in the family who are aware that no mortal can change the weather.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 1 year ago
In another year, Farley will rescue her
flagmichael over 1 year ago
Once we get soaked to the skin rain no longer means anything. It is resisting that wears us down.
howtheduck over 1 year ago
I have to say that in my day, math books were not waterproof and teachers tended to frown on destroyed math books. Elizabeth’s trajectory is a little confusing to me. Normally she stands by the bus stop on the way to school. On the way home, she goes straight from the school to the bus. And yet the next time with see her with the wet math book, she is at home.
dcdete. over 1 year ago
They say this comic strip is based on real life, but it is far from real life here in Ontario, Canada where this is based. For the last few days it has been sunny and dry with fire bans issued and RECORD BREAKING HIGH temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius! Though the forecast calls for cooler and possibly scattered showers on Tuesday.
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
April has the right attitude. If life throws you lemons, make lemonade.
dcdete. over 1 year ago
April reminds me of Gene Kelly dancing in ‘Singing in the Rain’. “Gray skies above makes me happy again .. because I’m singing and dancing in the rain!” Makes you wonder, everybody is mise able because they have to be out shopping or playing baseball. or reading a newspaper out in the pouring rain, so who is babysitting the little 3-year-old girl? Oopsie daisy. Time to sing in the rain.
dlkrueger33 over 1 year ago
Living here in Florida, we LOVE the rain (there is so little of it). As long as it’s not accompanied by a hurricane!
SquidGamerGal over 1 year ago
Panel #6: That paperboy has just lost a month’s worth of tips!
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
We’re getting snow all week starting tonight! Trade ya!
belgarathmth over 1 year ago
She looks like the Morton salt girl.
Chris over 1 year ago
at least someone’s enjoying the rain. :)
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions over 1 year ago
I remember I was about 4-6 years old (meaning it happened more than just once) and it would rain at my grandparents’ farm in Missouri. I would want to play (you know, the kids on Sesame Street played in the rain) but I knew I couldn’t play without “rain boots”. I couldn’t say galoshes and that was what I really wanted. So my grandma made some using the used brown sugar bags she kept by putting them over my shoes and then using a rubber band or some kind of tie. I then went outside to play in the puddles. Would I had been embarrassed back then to had worn them into town or wherever? Yes. Now I look back on it with sadness because it was one of the many special things that my grandma did for me to make childhood more unique and special. I really miss her.
interstateking Premium Member over 1 year ago
A baby girl so cute in a yellow raincoat and hat
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
All a matter of perspective, isn’t it?
g04922 over 1 year ago
Ahhh.. the joys of childhood. Used to like walking in the rain and run through the water filled street gutters and pools of water…just like April.
ears2u812 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I know these are repeats, but Lynn, the artwork portraying the rain is just perfect!
The Great_Black President over 1 year ago
It is dangerous to drive in inclement weather. Elly was in danger of a vehicular rollover in the fourth panel.
kamoolah over 1 year ago
Tomorrow’s strip: April gets pneumonia
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 1 year ago
Somebody has to like April showers!
rebelstrike0 over 1 year ago
Elly is likely very worried about this heavy rain. If the sump pump fails to work once again, it would mean yet another basement flooding. If Elly made sure to subscribe to flood insurance, will the coverage take effect so soon?
sheashea over 1 year ago
Rain, as seen through the eyes of a child. It’s a beautiful thing.
JanLC over 1 year ago
I guess it’s all in your attitude.
paranormal over 1 year ago
She’s Singing in the Rain…
scote1379 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Life is good when you can Dance in the Rain !
Drbarb71 Premium Member over 1 year ago
She’s living up to her name!
Teto85 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Carrie Fisher’s (Princess Leia) mum (for a few words at the beginning) and some guy from Pittsburgh have a few words about that.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1ZYhVpdXbQ
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
All in how you choose to view it…..
sjsczurek over 1 year ago
Ah, early childhood.
Asharah over 1 year ago
I’m singing in the rain
Yes, singing in the rain
What a glorious feeling
And I’m happy again
I’m laughing at clouds
So dark up above
The sun’s in my heart
And I’m ready for love
Let the stormy clouds chase
Everyone from the place
Come on with the rain
I have a smile on my face
I walk down the lane
With a happy refrain
Just singin’, singin’ in the rain
Dancing in the rain, da-da-dada
I’m happy again
I’m singing and dancing in the rain
I’m dancing and singing in the rain
The Great_Black President over 1 year ago
Future strip. April is sitting in a tree.
Elly: “April, get down from there.”
April: “Aww Mom, how come?”
Elly: “Some of the branches are dead and might break. Come on.”
April glowers as she descends tree
April: “Mom spoils everything.”
April is then seen sitting atop a ladder
April{talking to herself}: “This isn’t quite the same, is it?”
Quentin1992 over 1 year ago
Wish we’d get some.
eced52 over 1 year ago
Only April knows how to appreciate God’s bounty.
catonmyshoulders over 1 year ago
When in high school one of my friends and I would get together and walk in the rain, But that stopped when she ended up in the hospital with pneumonia.
HodgeElmwood over 1 year ago
Well, sure, when you’re four and all you have to do is play in the rain. No bills, no school, no job, no responsibilities.
howtheduck over 1 year ago
The toddler somehow is able to put on a raincoat, boots, and hat, bring an umbrella with her, open the door (which nobody locks), open the umbrella, and wander out into the yard. April is very talented, unless Farley did that for her.
emiesty Premium Member over 1 year ago
I like how Lynn’s Sunday comics use little to no text.
kamoolah over 1 year ago
Elizabeth uses her math book like a hat?
CoreyTaylor1 over 1 year ago
“Oooooh, April’s laughter in the rain…”