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With just a little over 24 hours to go, Mary begins selecting the perfect outfit for her lunch with Nola. But there's so much choose from, so many colors, so many different necklines, so many sleeve lengths... How will Mary ever decide? One thing is certain though: Tomorrow's lunch will feature two spectacularly clad ladies. This is so exciting!One tip, Mary: Harriet Carter (Distinctive Gifts

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Really? REALLY? I can't even begin to parse today's strip and the inappropriateness of every word that comes out of Victor Von Underling (thank you Sandi Ego) and Colleen Colleague's mouths. Not to mention my discomfort with Nola's rising hemline. However, I'm sure you'll have something clever (and family friendly) to say.By the way, if you haven't registered as a Santa Royale Citizen yet, please

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You never can tell about people. Remember Wayne the Kidnapper? I was stunned when it turned out just over a month ago that he was an actual kidnapper. Or that Aldo Kelrast was a stalker? Or that Liza with a Zzzzzz was a stalker. Or Gina Baroni was a stalker. Or that Mike Roberts was a stalker.Today's Full Strip

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Ms. Bleu-Cheveux and Mr. Stroke need to keep in mind that selling middle managements isn't easy. Nola will make an excellent VP.Today's Full Strip

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There's something about Nola's silent laugh and the effort with which she uses actual quotation marks in her mind that makes me think she may have "EARNED" her promotion in less than ethical ways. But maybe I should give her the benefit of the doubt. Today's Full Strip

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Yes, we'll have to wait to find out how Miss Nola became a hunchback.Today's Full Strip

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You know, I think Mary Worth has identified my problem. I've always suffered from a deep sense of inadequacy, and that is probably why I write this blog, when what I really want to do is write Mary Worth. And the first thing I would do is get Mary Worth to stop identifying my PROBLEMS! Today's Full Strip

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I like many of you am disappointed that today didn't begin with Nola saying to Mary Worth, "Mary, let me tell you a story." However, I am not disappointed to discover that Toby keeps a copy of "Cooking for Dumb Blondes" on her kitchen counter (There is no doubt we are in Toby's apartment; a woman who can whip up a mean vegetable terrine does not need a "Cook Book for Dumb Old Ladies"). I'm

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The Law of Mary1. Do unto others.2. Thou shalt not.3. An apple a day.4. Uncle Sam wants.5. When at first you don't succeed.6. An idle mind.7. Don't put off until tomorrow.8. The acorn doesn't fall.9. The buck stops.10. Better late.Live the Law of Mary and you're halfway to happiness.Today's Full Strip

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Happy Valentines' Day everyone!You can cut out the card above and give it to your true love.Nola is almost as sweet a Valentine as Mrs. Wanders to whom I proposed 20 years ago today.Today's Full Strip

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So this is the advice that Nola was hoping to get from Mary Worth? "Do you think my boyfriend is cheating on me?" Well, I for one, think he is! I mean look at the evidence! I mean, just look at it. Look at it. Now, wait a minute... where did I leave that evidence? I know it's around here somewhere. Okay, perhaps we haven't heard one drop of conversation about why Nola thinks he might be cheating,

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Recognizing that there is no place for such evil avidity in Santa Royale, Mary Worth uses her preternatural mental powers to quietly levitate the flower vase behind the unsuspecting skull of Nola Wolvenson, where it will soon come crashing down in one spectacular and fatal blow.Today's Full Strip

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When I was a high school senior, the school put on a winter formal. The dance was officially a girl-ask-guy event which was fine by me. I figured I'd not be asked and wouldn't have to spend the money. It was also going to be a ballroom dance, which was a ridiculous idea. None of the guys wanted to go. The girls picked up on this and were afraid to ask the boys. Ticket sales were not

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For instance, yesterday morning I woke up wanting to share a green vegetable terrine with an elderly lady I had never spoken to, and to reveal the most intimate and darkest secret of my life. And here I am!Today's Full Strip

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So Nola cheated on her boyfriend with the husband of a friend. This is all quite shocking. Especially when you consider that people don't have sex in Santa Royale, so we can't really know for certain what is meant by "cheating" or "relationship" in this current storyline. Regardless, Nola came to Mary for advice. What kind of advice could Nola possibly be seeking from a neighbor she doesn't even

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This has always been a family friendly blog, and cheating is definitely not a family friendly subject. I had to learn this the hard way. Once my kids and I were playing Old Maid, and I looked at my son's cards. Then I noticed that he was glancing at his sister's cards. And then his sister won the game by looking at my cards, and everyone got upset. Cheating is definitely not good for families,

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EVERY WORD OF THIS PANEL IS GENIUS! Let's parse it just for fun.Fabulous apartments: I'm not sure what a fabulous apartment is, but Nola has more than one.Looks: I assume that Mary means Nola is attractive, which is definitely true. Nola says so herself.Career Success: We have already commented on her Century 21 Real Estate suit. And in this economy, that's really awesome.Handsome Boyfriend: I

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Ian, now would be a really good time to maintain eye contact with your wife.Today's Full Strip

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Vegetable Terrine? Are you kidding? Have you ever had vegetable terrine? I have yet to see a vegetable terrine that didn't make me want to just gag! Gag at the very site of it. I'm sure one of our dear readers has a great recipe, but I promise that this will be the least served food on Super Bowl Sunday.Today's Full Strip

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C'mon Mary! Don't just stand there with your mouth hanging open! Give Nola some advice!What kind of advice do you think Nola wants?Perhaps she wants to know how to keep her paper umbrella from straying from its glass. Which could be a broader metaphor for marital fidelity.But probably, it's something to do with organizing her financial papers, and if Mary knows a good tax accountant. Which could

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Nola looks so innocent, as if she has no idea her happiness is about to become permanently infected by the MarY-coli bacteria.Today's Full Strip

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And what about the woman in the miniskirt and go-go boots? She's totally coming on to Mr. Blue Slacks. And that palm tree! It's totally coming on to that boy palm tree. And the bunt cake is coming on to the plate of cookies! Not to mention Toby in her booty shorts... in fact, the only person who does not seem to be coming on to anything is Nola Wolvenson.Megan had a few rejections from the condo

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POOL PARTY! With flirting! But the dress code has certainly decayed to a new low. I mean, is that man wearing an actual swimming suit? But don't worry, Toby. You don't have to keep Ian under wraps because Ian can't fit under wraps!After consulting with the condo board, the winner of our Not-A-Real-Contest, and the reader whose day was most Mary-like, is Megan! But gosh, it was a tough decision.

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And each of them actually IS different from panel to panel... so that's cool too. I don't have much to say, except nice mug. Now everyone go out and make a difference, okay? Do something today that Mary would do if she could be there herself. Let's have another Not-A-Real-Contest Contest. Let me know what you do today that Mary would have done, and the Condo Board will choose a winner who will

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Yes, Emily, and try not to get kidnapped again. Because, of course, you realize it was your own fault.Today's Full Strip

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