For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 20, 2011

Farley nearly had a coronary.

When I was Liz’s age I was terrified of large dogs.

Doing that to any dog is a very bad and unsafe idea.

We’re all more articulate in our thoughts than in our words. :J

Farley’s expressions are awesome! P5 – 8: Shock! Fear! Hopelessness! Grumpiness!.Lynn just does an amazing job of catching someone (or somethings) feelings! L

Always wondered how they get those rugs…………

Lynn’s Notes on this strip:“Having lived in northern communities for most of my adult life, I have been exposed to the fur trade from the trappers’ point of view. It isn’t unusual to see samples of pelts made into rugs and some are pretty vicious looking. In fact, we owned one ourselves in Lynn Lake. It was a “cross fox” pelt which lay in front of our fireplace.

When this Sunday page appeared, I had quite a number of complaints from animal rights activists. They were understandably concerned. It’s just that this is the way it was for us and still is. Katie did ask how and why the rug had come to be.

I had purchased the pelt to support a family living in the bush – and I felt no guilt in doing so. This is not the best cartoon I ever did – it’s probably one of the more forgettable ones… but when you have a relentless deadline, you go with whatever you can think up and run with it. Then… you wait for the flack to come later! "

“Am not” – what a typical answer for a toddler. :-)

time out. lizzy!! bad girl cuz she play hide and jump with doggie :/ ahahaha!! bored is nothing to do :(

Love the expressions!! Lynn is so talented!

My kids and Grandkids do not have a fear of dogs. But the do have a respect for them. They only pet dogs with owners permission. As for our Australian Shepaerd my 20 month old grand son climbs all over her. She is great with them.

Most (not all) large dogs seem to have an amazing tolerance for children and their abuses; it’s always been the tiny litttle yappers that I have a hard time trusting.

Mystery solved, Lizzie!