When did Shannon ask for a puppy, and why would she expect her aunt and uncle to give it to her instead of her father? And I hate to see a kid pout! Cut that out!
Well Jonah didn’t come in to announce for Shannon to grab her stuff and drop on a sofa to wait for her. He kneels and talks to her. That’s what a dad does. He might travel a lot but he loves his daughter. However it’d be nice if he can pause his career ambitions and find a job locally and be a full time dad for Shannon til she’s grown.
Tomorrow Jonah breaks the news to Shannon that he has found success in this new venture but it is also forcing him to travel far away again to follow his dream…. He then asks Toni and Brad if Shannon can continue to stay with them through Halloween.
A coupla months ago a friend of ours since the 1980’s passed away an one of her last requests was if we could take her little dog. Naturally we did an hes the sweetest smartest little dog I’ve ever known. He’s allmost like he knows everthing you say or tell him. He’s 11 years old but he’s full of energy his eyes don’t have cataracts. Bein part Rat Terrier an Chiihuahua both of those breeds have pretty long lifespans so he shuld be with us for a few years yet. 15 pounds of energy and love. I walk him 2 to 4 miles a day never seems to wear out.
Some of th other dogs around here are near ‘aging out’ so we’ll be dealing with that some day soon. They all have special places in our hearts.
Jonah’ll save th day. He’ll get a huge rambunctious dog that snickers whenever someone has something bad happen and from now on when they have Shannon they’ll have Dick Dastardly’s old dog Muttley
The wacko woman traumatized Toni, Shannon probably just remembers she befriended Kim. Who I hope she will be her classmate this year. I’m glad a week is dedicated to Shannon leaving, because this means it’s more and more likely that, without her around, Toni and Brad will feel the house empty and silent and feel the need to have children, or not have them at all.
My guess is this concluding arc will spend the rest of the week with Toni and Brad discussing (once again) about having a baby. Just had a trial run taking care of a child for an extended period of time and they were pleased with how it went. I’m guessing by week’s end they both agree to go for it.
Always let the kid speak from their POV. My then 5yr oldest announced that she wished she could live w/neighbor. “Why?” because kid has TV in their room.
Shannon illustrates the “Cardinal Rule” in Psychology…“People Don’t Change”!…“Spoiled BRAT”…“I Want, I Want, I Want, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme”…as soon as Jonah walks back in, she “Reverts To Type”. (Guess “where she learned” this behavior?
I still don’t know why custody was given to him, an itinerant muscian. Shannon would benefit more is she had a stable home environment. Was her mother that bad or was she deceased?
Now the kid has discovered lying, and a pout to go with it, and has way overstayed her welcome. Drawing is still excellent but the storylines are boring.
I won’t wait until TJ shows up again, but TJ has his own radio station. radioinsight com/headlines/279594/emmis-launches-tj-98-7-the-pop-up-radio-station-new-york/
lvlax 17 days ago
WOW.. I didn’t expect them to drag this out another week. But I suppose seeing Jonah pick her up gives it closure.
Hopefully we will hear how his commercial gig went and if he’ll be dropping her off more often.
Well, Happy Labor Day to all! =)
beb01 17 days ago
Hey, It’s September 2nd! This was supposed to be over! This strip isn’t called “Shannon;” it’s called “Luann.” Let’s get back to her!
BabyBlue 17 days ago
He’s back. Let’s see how long he stays.
Mordock999 Premium Member 17 days ago
And the saga continues.
Oh.
Nice “job” letting the “cat out of the bag,” Toni.
Not that it will ever stop Jonah from getting ya’ll to babysit the kid.
AGAIN.
SJhapamama 17 days ago
“UNKIE” Brad? Misprint, maybe? I’m hoping that’s the case…
kenhense 17 days ago
So Jonah wants them to adopt a puppy too?
Hello Everyone 17 days ago
Kids get over things really quickly. Of course, Having a puppy is “Forever”.
olds_cool63 17 days ago
The Prodigal Loser returns!
Argythree 17 days ago
When did Shannon ask for a puppy, and why would she expect her aunt and uncle to give it to her instead of her father? And I hate to see a kid pout! Cut that out!
9thCapricorn 17 days ago
Well Jonah didn’t come in to announce for Shannon to grab her stuff and drop on a sofa to wait for her. He kneels and talks to her. That’s what a dad does. He might travel a lot but he loves his daughter. However it’d be nice if he can pause his career ambitions and find a job locally and be a full time dad for Shannon til she’s grown.
catchup 17 days ago
Hang on, did he not bother to ring/message/email while he was away?
jmworacle 17 days ago
Jonah better be careful he may lose his free babysitting service.
californiamonty 17 days ago
Wait. Has it really been a month with him gone?
TampaFanatic1 17 days ago
Tomorrow Jonah breaks the news to Shannon that he has found success in this new venture but it is also forcing him to travel far away again to follow his dream…. He then asks Toni and Brad if Shannon can continue to stay with them through Halloween.
Wilkins068 17 days ago
A coupla months ago a friend of ours since the 1980’s passed away an one of her last requests was if we could take her little dog. Naturally we did an hes the sweetest smartest little dog I’ve ever known. He’s allmost like he knows everthing you say or tell him. He’s 11 years old but he’s full of energy his eyes don’t have cataracts. Bein part Rat Terrier an Chiihuahua both of those breeds have pretty long lifespans so he shuld be with us for a few years yet. 15 pounds of energy and love. I walk him 2 to 4 miles a day never seems to wear out.
Some of th other dogs around here are near ‘aging out’ so we’ll be dealing with that some day soon. They all have special places in our hearts.
Caldonia 17 days ago
He’s dressed for the Ren Fest, again.
GetAGrip2 17 days ago
Lost my best friend and shadow about 4 months ago. Memories last a lifetime.
snsurone76 17 days ago
Now, we wait for the other shoe to fall—Jonah announces he has another “gig” coming up, and Brad and Toni will have to keep Shannon longer!
sbenton7684 17 days ago
Oh… that’s how Greg and Karen do the balloon whisper…
Rhetorical_Question 17 days ago
Did Jonah get rich?
JonGoss 17 days ago
As predicted, Jonah’s return. Here comes the conversation of how things went for Jonah and for Brad/Toni/Shannon.
Wilkins068 17 days ago
Jonah’ll save th day. He’ll get a huge rambunctious dog that snickers whenever someone has something bad happen and from now on when they have Shannon they’ll have Dick Dastardly’s old dog Muttley
cabalonrye 17 days ago
That’s a kid. Ready to take advantage of the moment and pile on the guilt. :D
OneTime59 17 days ago
Toni was the one actually traumatized.
Aladar30 Premium Member 17 days ago
The wacko woman traumatized Toni, Shannon probably just remembers she befriended Kim. Who I hope she will be her classmate this year. I’m glad a week is dedicated to Shannon leaving, because this means it’s more and more likely that, without her around, Toni and Brad will feel the house empty and silent and feel the need to have children, or not have them at all.
leighabc123 17 days ago
I hopes Jonah finds that woman!
mort b. 17 days ago
So much for that adowable picture Shannon drew.
kappy.mrnustik Premium Member 17 days ago
Love Shannon’s “Poor, pitiful me—I’m so sad,” lower lip pout in last panel.
dlkrueger33 17 days ago
My guess is this concluding arc will spend the rest of the week with Toni and Brad discussing (once again) about having a baby. Just had a trial run taking care of a child for an extended period of time and they were pleased with how it went. I’m guessing by week’s end they both agree to go for it.
French Persons Premium Member 17 days ago
“Empress?”
Count Olaf Premium Member 17 days ago
Jonah reports them to Children’s Protective Services and sues them for Child Abuse. And wins taking them for everything they own.
ctolson 17 days ago
I figured they head to a couple different arc with Gunther and Les, or Gunther and Bets, or Piro, etc.
Call me Ishmael 17 days ago
Fashion tip for Jonah: lose the hokey vest, kid.
baskate_2000 17 days ago
Perspective!
RSH 17 days ago
I think Toni was more traumatized by the spiky haired mom than Shannon.
GirlGeek Premium Member 17 days ago
Guess who’s back? Back again? Johan’s back. Tell a friend.
Lord King Wazmo Premium Member 17 days ago
What a groovy cat. Go out and buy the kid a dog and leave them BOTH on Toni’s doorstep, in the continuing adventures of “The Fire Fighting Dimwits.”
phileaux 17 days ago
Always let the kid speak from their POV. My then 5yr oldest announced that she wished she could live w/neighbor. “Why?” because kid has TV in their room.
Jeannine Brown 17 days ago
Where is Shannon’s mother?
kaystari Premium Member 17 days ago
That was 2 months?
Ellis97 17 days ago
I wonder what Jonah thinks about this whole Karen situation.
Stregone39 17 days ago
Shannon illustrates the “Cardinal Rule” in Psychology…“People Don’t Change”!…“Spoiled BRAT”…“I Want, I Want, I Want, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme”…as soon as Jonah walks back in, she “Reverts To Type”. (Guess “where she learned” this behavior?
Angry Indeed Premium Member 17 days ago
I still don’t know why custody was given to him, an itinerant muscian. Shannon would benefit more is she had a stable home environment. Was her mother that bad or was she deceased?
KEA 17 days ago
perspective is everything
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs 17 days ago
You pick YOUR trauma and I’LL pick MY trauma.
alexius23 17 days ago
How soon before he has to leave again?
nightflight 17 days ago
Now the kid has discovered lying, and a pout to go with it, and has way overstayed her welcome. Drawing is still excellent but the storylines are boring.
prrdh 17 days ago
It looks as if making a friend erased the trauma. That shows the healing power of relationships.
The Quiet One 17 days ago
Well, maybe not Toni.
aristotle835 17 days ago
Time to move on from this. It’s been a whole month dedicated to Toni, Brad and Shannon.
MT Wallet 17 days ago
I won’t wait until TJ shows up again, but TJ has his own radio station. radioinsight com/headlines/279594/emmis-launches-tj-98-7-the-pop-up-radio-station-new-york/
BJShipley1 17 days ago
Jonah’s smug grin is almost as off-putting as TJ’s.
candomarty Premium Member 17 days ago
I was wondering if/when Jonah will be shown Shannon’s pictorial version of “the family”…and what his reaction might be.
Guybrush Threepwood 17 days ago
What’s that look, Johnah, you ungrateful c*nt?
lnrokr55 17 days ago
Yes, but is the story really over ??? Maybe ;-)
wreck it ralph 17 days ago
Isn’t it time that Jonah updated his wardrobe,this is 2024 not 1968
Bernedoodle 17 days ago
You don’t always get what you want. But if you try, sometimes you might just find you get what you need.
yinyang 17 days ago
She is so happy to see her dad. I could not ignore those arms wanting a hug.
eddi-TBH 17 days ago
Tragedy is different for everyone.
HodgeElmwood 17 days ago
I think I know why Jonah has trouble landing a long-term role. There’s a limited need for 60s-70s hippie types in Hollywood.
Joe1962 Premium Member 17 days ago
ShANNON WEEK 2000
Shanana 16 days ago
Yeah, let’s hope for another arc.
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 16 days ago
he actually showed up on time? What next,water into wine?
AndrewSihler 16 days ago
A little touch of the Rashomon Effect, here.