tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13704844966144476052013-05-18T21:23:27.591-04:00Wandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11411177284399969610noreply@blogger.comBlogger1708125MaryWorthAndMehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1370484496614447605.post-84385439135010481642013-05-17T06:55:00.001-04:002013-05-17T06:55:49.607-04:002013-05-17T06:55:49.607-04:00

This panel isn't as scandalous as you may be thinking. Uncle Joe has simply drawn Beth with three shoulders. It's been wonderful to observe the rich character development in in this story as Tom Harpman has transformed from a lonely workaholic to find meaning and love in his life. Of course, it has been subtle. Perhaps too subtle. Without Tom's explanation today, most of us might have missed

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Mary, still full of youthful vigor, pulls off the overhand-overhead twist as she propels orange juice into Toby's cup. Today's Full Strip

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Chin napkins in love! The other day, some of you asked for evidence that I've been learning to play the ukulele. My post is a little late today because I've been spending Mother's Day alone in my basement recording this while my wife fixed dinner for the kids. Today's Full Strip

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Be careful what you wish for. You could end up with the most demanding and oppressive mother-in-law of all time. Ha ha ha ha. Today's Full Strip

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I didn't have time to write this morning, but I couldn't go to bed without posting: Tom and Beth both play the ukulele? I like them more and more each day. I've been playing the ukulele for over a year now and it is the most wonderful instrument ever invented. For these two ukulele players to find each other in a world of pop-40 is a true miracle. Now eat your yummy pork blobs and get

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It certainly passes the Mary Worth test for brownish globs on a plate! Today's Full Strip

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Just what every workaholic bachelor divorcé wants: A wife who cooks AND treats him like her own little four-year-old child. Today's Full Strip

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I wish Tom would stop referring to himself as a bachelor. I know that technically he's correct, but isn't divorcé more accurate? I mean, in my mind, calling Tom Harpman a bachelor is like calling anyone who appears on the show "The Bachelor" a virgin, even if they have stopped having sex. I mean, once it's gone, it's gone. Also, the salt is back. Go salt! Today's Full Strip

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See Tom. See Tom wash carrots. Wash, Tom, Wash. See carrots. Wait. Wha...? What happened to the carrots? And what happened to that sink? Can we start over? Today's Full Strip

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I've been sick the last few days, and too sick to write, but Mary Worth brought some soup over last night, and I'm starting to get back on my feet. So, today I'll just point out that Mary's reaction to being asked to lie for Beth is adorable. Simply adorable. Today's Full Strip

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Whew. I am so relieved to discover that yesterday, when Beth told her mother that she was heading over to Mary Worth's apartment, that she actually was heading over to Mary Worth's apartment. I was worried that she might be lying to her oppressive mother and sneaking over to see Tom Harpman. I'm also relieved that Tom and Beth never discovered that Mother Kinley was withholding Tom's

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And, thus, Tom is spraying seltzer water all over his counters. Secret cleaning tip. Today's Full Strip

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Things I love about today's strip: The paper bag that Beth has been carrying all week suddenly disappears in panel two. Laws of physics do not apply to liquids in Santa Royale. Actually, the laws of physics don't apply to anything in Santa Royale. Beth's left forearm is directly attached to her shoulder in panel one. Eleanor Dill's ashes were left behind when John Dill moved out of the

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How did this winner ever end up divorced? Today's the final day of our spring fund raising campaign to support the Santa Royale Rehabilitation Fund. We haven't quite reached our goal of $3 million, but it's been a great campaign so far. Thanks to everyone who has helped put food on my table this week (franks are not cheap you know). If you haven't had a chance to give yet, please help me

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Maybe this is why Tom Harpman's wife left him. Tom Harpman just dropped Nicholas Sparks' name into a regular conversation. After I Googled him, I asked my 18 year old daughter who Nicholas Sparks is and even she didn't know, and she thought The Notebook was a great movie. Tom Harpman needs some Man Lessons. Thank you everyone for donating during our spring fund raising campaign. I am so

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Beth is all about control. And if she can't control a bachelor, by gum, she can certainly control the food on her plate. "Asparagus greens! I command you to type my next novel! Type for me minions! Type for me!" And with a few lessons from Mary Worth, she may soon control an entire wing of Charterstone. I want to thank each of you who have contributed so far to the Santa Royale Rehabilitation

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They both prefer paper! It's a match made in heaven. She's not very good looking, and he hates being a bachelor. Could this story get any more exciting? Personal note: Charterstone has raised its rent, and your donations will keep this blog vibrant and active. Yes, folks, its time for our annual fund raising campaign. Please consider giving what you can to support the Santa Royale

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I used to improvise. I was in San Francisco. We played lots of games. What can I call this? I know! "Five Words or Less!" All sentences have five words. Maybe less. This is a fun game. Hey Theatresports! Word up. Watch out for man-eating plants. (Hyphenated words count as one). Today's Full Strip

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Blond? Check. Orange suit? Check. Generic good looks? It is! It's Tom Harpman! Today's Full Strip

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With Elinor anticipating Beth's every move like this, no wonder she feels oppressed. Today's Full Strip

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I know! I did the exact same thing the first time I asked a girl on a date! I was in high school, and I dialed that phone a dozen times before I actually let it ring. Of course, I would hang up before dialing the last number. Tom Harpman on the other hand is going to see he's had a dozen missed calls from Beth Kinley, which sends a different kind of message. Anyone remember a certain stalker

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"Speaking of living life out loud, there is one more thing. We haven't discussed the subject of payment... I'm not asking much. Just a token really, a trifle. You'll never even miss it. What I want from you is... your voice." Today's Full Strip

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Nothing like a little validation... which always makes me want to watch my favorite short film. I've posted this several times, but I never get tired of this!

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Mary may get a variety of letters, but the wonderful thing is that her answers are pretty much boiler plate. Easiest gig in the world. Too bad Wilbur is currently unemployed. Is Beth about to choke the life out of Mary and assume the mantle of Ask Wendy? Today's Full Strip

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Tom Harpman, if you think Mary's cooking is good, just wait until you have dinner at Beth and Elinor's. Her garlic powder flounder is to die for. Today's Full Strip

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