My thoughts as well. Read somewhere that not being able to have that freedom to draw outside the boxes caused Bill Watterson to stop drawing ‘Calvin and Hobbes.’
Your generosity is quite appreciated, I am sure. Maybe your wife will see the logic of free song books if you keep encouraging her and telling her everyone will have a challenge that can be quite empowering for them. BTW since your work is for the church, you should be taking all those supplies off your taxes.
When you have 30 of those sweeties in one class room, it is a real trip trying to actually teach. These strips bring back the best memories. This is one of my favorite comics for that very reason.
It is surprising that he isn ’t courageous enough to grab that snake and carry it around his neck … or let Mom find it in his pocket.