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For Better or For Worse
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Lynn Johnston is the creator of the syndicated comic strip, For Better or For Worse, and the children's book series Alottabotz. https://linktr.ee/lynnj
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Liz probably wouldn't tell her brother--even if it was a mad, passionate love letter!

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Michael sees Elizabeth going through the mail and asks if she received a Valentine. She says it's none of his business. Michael asks if she has a mad, passionate romance happening. Is Lizardbreath in love??? He tries to convince her to tell him. When she doesn't respond, he calls her "Sistwirp" and says, "Ok, be like that!!" She takes the letter to her room and reads it. It's a "dear occupant" piece of junk mail.
February 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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John must have a lot on his mind. Maybe he needs a personal assistant. What do you think? 💘

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February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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What's your favourite thing to give for Valentine's Day?

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John looks in the window of a flower shop while thinking about getting Elly flowers for Valentine's Day. Elizabeth and April think he should say it with chocolate instead.
February 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Valentine's Day is coming! Are you a baker, or would you rather get a bag of cinnamon hearts from the store and call it a day? 💗

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February 5, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Remember when Anthony and Elizabeth first got together? Here's a little throwback to the start of their romance.

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Anthony tries to tell Elizabeth he never read a note that said she had a crush on him. He claims Dawn is just a friend and Elizabeth wants to know why he's telling her that. Anthony confesses Liz is the person he really has the crush on but she doesn't believe him. He kisses her to prove it. Kissing is believing!
February 3, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Here's a throwback to Lynn's single-panel parenting books from before For Better or For Worse. Did you ever read these comics?

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A man watches a small child reading an Animal ABC book. She says, "birdie! tat! goggie! effant! arrafe!" and then says hippopotamus perfectly.
January 29, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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What a great guard dog...

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Michael tells Lawrence to attack him to see if Farley comes to his rescue. Lawrence tackles Michael and Farley says, "Whurf?" Farley starts to bark loudly. Farley just stands there on top of Michael's chest looking confused. Michael yells, "Get off me, you dummy!!"
January 27, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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When was the last time you moved? Do you have any interesting stories about it?

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Elly thinks the best way to find a house is through a real estate agent. Connie doesn't know...she wants to take her time and doesn't want anyone telling her what to do. Elly asks how much time she has, and Connie says she has a week. Elly points at a chair in the realtor's office and barks at Connie to sit!!!
January 22, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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How are you feeling about the snow (if you're living in the northern hemisphere)? Love it or hate it?

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Michael writes, "Let it snow" on the fog of the living room window.
January 17, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Michael is lucky he survived to adulthood!

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Elly asks whose filthy, wet, snowy boots were left on the hall floor?!! Michael says they're his boots, and Elly says she knows they're his. Michael wonders how come Elly had to ask whose boots they were, then? Elly hauls Michael and his boots toward the back door to clean up, and thinks, "...and they wonder what starts the aging process!"
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Today is national "Stomp in a Puddle and Splash Your Friends" day. If you're in a colder part of the world, may we suggest a snowball fight?

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Duncan and April stomp in a mud puddle together, while Elly runs up to try to stop them.
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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It is definitely hot bath season. What's your favourite thing to read in the tub?

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John sits back in a hot bath and reads the comics section of the newspaper.
January 8, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Do you enjoy rescuing little, helpless creatures?

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Connie asks Elly how the new puppy is settling into their family. She says he's fine. Connie found homes for Sera's other three puppies, but she hated to see them go. Elly wishes she could have kept all of them. Connie explains that their mothering instincts kick in when they see a tiny struggling youngster. Elly agrees and thinks it's a pain.
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Lynn talks about the best thing that ever happened to her as an author because of FBorFW.

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January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Today is National Science Fiction day! What's your favourite sci-fi show, film, or book? For kids who are into it, we recommend Lynn's Alottabotz books. They're for kids aged 3-6 and feature robots on an alien planet who fly around in UFOs!

www.alottabotz.com

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An alien spaceship hovers over the robot planet of the Alottabotz.
January 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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We hope your year ahead is one to remember! Happy New Year!
Elizabeth looks at the new calendar on the wall and thinks it's history that hasn't happened yet.
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026!

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December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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We hope you're staying warm!
April Patterson bundled up in an enormous snowsuit.
December 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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It's so nice when the kids want to pitch in! Can you remember a time when yours were more hindrance than help?

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Elizabeth brushes Farley and pulls heaps of fur off of his coat. She keeps brushing him: more fur flies. More brushing and more fur! Elizabeth finishes up and walks away,. leaving the comb, brush, and heaps of fur on the floor. She says to Elly, "if there's anything else I can do for you, mom...just ask!!!"
December 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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May your Christmas be peaceful! #funnycomic #lynnjohnston #cartoonist #momlife #comicstrip #fborfw #christmas
December 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Are you eager for Christmas to arrive, or would you like more time to get everything done?

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December 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Our studio is now closed for the holidays! We wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year; we'll return on January 5th and will answer any emails and customer service requests then.

All the best from us to you.
The quiet, colourfully-lit Patterson house on Christmas night.
December 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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How's your Christmas preparation going? What's your favourite part of the process?

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December 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Out today: Conversations with Lynn Johnston by Jeff McLaughlin.

This book offers a collection of interviews with Johnston. Many of the early interviews were published in Canada and are presented to US readers for the first time.

Find the book here: www.amazon.com/Conversation...
The cover of the book, Conversations with Lynn Johnston.
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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A very merry Christmas and happy holidays from Lynn Johnston and her studio crew.

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December 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM