Comments on: ‘For Better Or For Worse’ Comic Strip Creator To Divorce http://www.bloggernews.net/111783 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:22:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: pennysaver http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1539571 pennysaver Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:45 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1539571 Dear Lynn, I just wanted you to know that I have almost every book you've written. I started to collect them because my son also named Aaron was born when I read your first book. It seemed that I followed you through the years with my son growing at the same time as yours. I was stationed in North Bay and had the pleasure of meeting you and you signed a book for me. I just wanted you to know that I never travel anywhere without buying one of you books and taking it with me. (I'm going to the D.R next week and will be picking up one). Sorry to hear that you have decided not to write anymore (but I understand) you need to know that you are loved by many. Take Care and all the best to you and your family. Love Diana Dear Lynn,
I just wanted you to know that I have almost every book you’ve written. I started to collect them because my son also named Aaron was born when I read your first book. It seemed that I followed you through the years with my son growing at the same time as yours. I was stationed in North Bay and had the pleasure of meeting you and you signed a book for me. I just wanted you to know that I never travel anywhere without buying one of you books and taking it with me. (I’m going to the D.R next week and will be picking up one). Sorry to hear that you have decided not to write anymore (but I understand) you need to know that you are loved by many. Take Care and all the best to you and your family.
Love Diana

]]> By: missterry http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1435439 missterry Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:15:38 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1435439 Dear Lynn, Wow, do I feel like I know you! I have been reading your comic strip since the beginning. I am 58 and have 3 kids (now also grown). My middle daughter who will be 29 this November, has so much paralleled Elizabeth's life. I would like to make a scrapbook with the cartoons that are so much like her life. I wish I would've saved them all, but I did save quite a few. The cartoons on-line start later than I would like, I would like to obtain ones before Elizabeth went to University and then on. Do you have any suggestions where I can look? I am enjoying the revised reruns. For Better or Worse is the highlight of my day. Thank you for years of sharing, both laughs and tears. Farley even went to doggie heaven about the same time our 14 year old Brandi did. Best wishes to you. Everything will be good for you. : ) Terry Dear Lynn,
Wow, do I feel like I know you! I have been reading your comic strip since the beginning. I am 58 and have 3 kids (now also grown). My middle daughter who will be 29 this November, has so much paralleled Elizabeth’s life. I would like to make a scrapbook with the cartoons that are so much like her life. I wish I would’ve saved them all, but I did save quite a few. The cartoons on-line start later than I would like, I would like to obtain ones before Elizabeth went to University and then on. Do you have any suggestions where I can look? I am enjoying the revised reruns. For Better or Worse is the highlight of my day. Thank you for years of sharing, both laughs and tears. Farley even went to doggie heaven about the same time our 14 year old Brandi did. Best wishes to you. Everything will be good for you. : )
Terry

]]> By: Suzy in Montana http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1402724 Suzy in Montana Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:28:10 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1402724 Dear Ms Johnston, I was looking for yesterday's comic to send to my daughter. Her son is in the first grade this year. I have loved your comics from the first time I read them, and was sorry to have them end, but continue to enjoy the beginning story. I didn't realize you had divorced until today. I am sorry for your pain. I had the same experience, and I don't think anyone can understand it unless they have been through it. My divorce was in 1984 so it has been many years. I have been married to a terrific man for almost 10 years and life is very good! However, I still feel sad for the life I thought I had, that was only an illusion. I have learned to live here and now, and appreciate the life I have, though, instead of wasting energy regretting what is gone. Hope life is treating you well..your family has brightened many of my days. God Bless You! Sue Dear Ms Johnston, I was looking for yesterday’s comic to send to my daughter. Her son is in the first grade this year. I have loved your comics from the first time I read them, and was sorry to have them end, but continue to enjoy the beginning story.
I didn’t realize you had divorced until today. I am sorry for your pain. I had the same experience, and I don’t think anyone can understand it unless they have been through it.
My divorce was in 1984 so it has been many years. I have been married to a terrific man for almost 10 years and life is very good!
However, I still feel sad for the life I thought I had, that was only an illusion.
I have learned to live here and now, and appreciate the life I have, though, instead of wasting energy regretting what is gone.
Hope life is treating you well..your family has brightened many of my days. God Bless You!
Sue

]]> By: JOANN http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1055393 JOANN Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:21:36 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1055393 DEAR MS JOHNSTON,THANK YOU SO MUCH. IVE BEEN BUYING YOUR BOOKS SINCE I WAS PREGNANT WITH MY FIRST CHILD. "DAVID WE'RE PREGNANT" WAS THE FIRST AND NOW I HOLD THE LAST. YOUR BOOKS WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME TO READ AND RE READ THRU THE DEATHS OF MY PARENTS, MY 17YR SON AND MOST RECENTLY MY HUSBAND OF 31YRS. YOUR STORY HELPED ME TO COPE AND YOUR INSIGHT HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND. I USED MANY OF YOUR LINES ON MY OWN FAMILY. (THEY WERE REALLY IMPRESSED). YOU'VE DONE A GOOD THING AND I WILL SINCERELY MISS YOUR "FAMILY". YOU'VE EARNED YOUR REST. AGAIN THANK YOU FROM JOANN IN COUNCIL BLUFFS IA DEAR MS JOHNSTON,THANK YOU SO MUCH. IVE BEEN BUYING YOUR BOOKS SINCE I WAS PREGNANT WITH MY FIRST CHILD. “DAVID WE’RE PREGNANT” WAS THE FIRST AND NOW I HOLD THE LAST. YOUR BOOKS WERE
ALWAYS THERE FOR ME TO READ AND RE READ THRU THE DEATHS OF MY PARENTS, MY 17YR SON AND MOST RECENTLY MY HUSBAND OF 31YRS. YOUR STORY HELPED ME TO COPE AND YOUR INSIGHT HELPED ME TO UNDERSTAND. I USED MANY OF YOUR LINES ON MY OWN FAMILY. (THEY WERE REALLY IMPRESSED). YOU’VE DONE A GOOD THING AND I WILL SINCERELY MISS YOUR “FAMILY”. YOU’VE EARNED YOUR REST. AGAIN THANK YOU FROM JOANN IN COUNCIL BLUFFS IA

]]> By: Mattie http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1029126 Mattie Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:07:40 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1029126 I really regret the loss of this comic strip. It was more like an enjoyable venture in life and its accompanying growing pains. I feel so let down! I kept up on a daily basis. That would be the first thing I read. Dear lady, don't let this dicorce destroy your gift of creativity. Write it into your comic strip. After all older men in real life turn stupid and try to regain their youth by running off with some young nothing who will drop him in a coupe of years. Your comic strip was real life. I really regret the loss of this comic strip. It was more like an enjoyable venture in life and its accompanying growing pains. I feel so let down! I kept up on a daily basis. That would be the first thing I read. Dear lady, don’t let this dicorce destroy your gift of creativity. Write it into your comic strip. After all older men in real life turn stupid and try to regain their youth by running off with some young nothing who will drop him in a coupe of years. Your comic strip was real life.

]]> By: STEVE http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1000437 STEVE Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:30:50 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1000437 GRANDCHILDREN ARE UNIQUELY ADAPTED TO COMPUTER USE AND "WITH IT" (I SPEAK WITH EXPERIENCE). PAM IS CORRECT ABOUT YOUR INSIGHT INTO YOUR PAIN & FRUSATRATION; BUT YOU ARE ALMOST AN ICON NOW AND YOU MAY LEAVE SOMETHING TO "PASS ON". MAYBE THE "KIDS" CAN HELP. TRY. GRANDCHILDREN ARE UNIQUELY ADAPTED TO COMPUTER
USE AND “WITH IT” (I SPEAK WITH EXPERIENCE). PAM IS CORRECT ABOUT YOUR INSIGHT INTO YOUR PAIN & FRUSATRATION; BUT YOU ARE ALMOST AN ICON
NOW AND YOU MAY LEAVE SOMETHING TO “PASS ON”.
MAYBE THE “KIDS” CAN HELP. TRY.

]]> By: STEVE http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1000438 STEVE Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:30:50 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-1000438 GRANDCHILDREN ARE UNIQUELY ADAPTED TO COMPUTER USE AND "WITH IT" (I SPEAK WITH EXPERIENCE). PAM IS CORRECT ABOUT YOUR INSIGHT INTO YOUR PAIN & FRUSATRATION; BUT YOU ARE ALMOST AN ICON NOW AND YOU MAY LEAVE SOMETHING TO "PASS ON". MAYBE THE "KIDS" CAN HELP. TRY. GRANDCHILDREN ARE UNIQUELY ADAPTED TO COMPUTER
USE AND “WITH IT” (I SPEAK WITH EXPERIENCE). PAM IS CORRECT ABOUT YOUR INSIGHT INTO YOUR PAIN & FRUSATRATION; BUT YOU ARE ALMOST AN ICON
NOW AND YOU MAY LEAVE SOMETHING TO “PASS ON”.
MAYBE THE “KIDS” CAN HELP. TRY.

]]> By: Pam http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-932759 Pam Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:23:16 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-932759 I thought you were on hiatus and regret that you will not be continuing to write your comic strip. I,to, have enjoyed reading your work over the past years and will miss your humor. Perhaps, if it not too painful, you could incorporate your experience into a continuation. Of course I can understand if you would just like to keep your private life well, private. Best wishes from a fan of yours. (Can't you just delete him rom the stories?) I thought you were on hiatus and regret that you will not be continuing to write your comic strip. I,to, have enjoyed reading your work over the past years and will miss your humor. Perhaps, if it not too painful, you could incorporate your experience into a continuation. Of course I can understand if you would just like to keep your private life well, private. Best wishes from a fan of yours. (Can’t you just delete him rom the stories?)

]]> By: strick111n1 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-930120 strick111n1 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:51:08 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-930120 Please don't go backwards....I want to see the now Patterson's.......I've enjoyed your strip over the years watching Lizzy grow up and marrying Anthony finally.....April and Michael.....please dont' go backwards....... Please don’t go backwards….I want to see the now Patterson’s…….I’ve enjoyed your strip over the years watching Lizzy grow up and marrying Anthony finally…..April and Michael…..please dont’ go backwards…….

]]> By: andi schell aka rods cousin http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-879633 andi schell aka rods cousin Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:51:13 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-879633 dear cousin, sorry to hear about you and rod and I want to wish you the best! I don't know if this will reach you but I hope so. You gave me a cartoon at one time because the kids at school didn't believe you were related to me! Just wanted to tell you for some reason you have been on my mind and I barely know you. I went through a nasty divorce five years ago and the games continue to this day. I am going to court soon again and the fun begins again. Let me know if you get this somehow and if I don't hear back from you I will try and locate you to give some support, since this was the one thing I lacked in my divorce. dear cousin,
sorry to hear about you and rod and I want to wish you the best! I don’t know if this will reach you but I hope so. You gave me a cartoon at one time because the kids at school didn’t believe you were related to me! Just wanted to tell you for some reason you have been on my mind and I barely know you. I went through a nasty divorce five years ago and the games continue to this day. I am going to court soon again and the fun begins again. Let me know if you get this somehow and if I don’t hear back from you I will try and locate you to give some support, since this was the one thing I lacked in my divorce.

]]> By: Janet cain http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-849442 Janet cain Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:08:20 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-849442 I feel such a connection to your writings, it seemed as if you were writing my life stories. "We" returned to working outside the home at the same time, lost pets together,husband retirement issues, "our' fathers had strokes at the same time, and even had a third pregnancy later, ours was born exactly a year before yours appeared and we named her Kelsy APRIL.The timing with both your weddings coincided with 2 of our daughters as well and so many more coincidences it was spooky but very entertaining. It was all that I would be able to read when catching up on mounds of unread papers. I was shocked and saddened when it ended but also elated that you would have some time off. I am sorry to hear of your divorce but I think it may be a wake up call to me that I need to pay a bit more attention to my now retired husband of 38 years. Our baby is in college, the others are married and have children, I will miss your new columns, but will have to get used to reviewing what "we"went through by reading the repeats. I'm sorry this is so lengthly, I did want to know if there is a collection of your strips in a book form or any plans of doing that? All the best to you in your future and thank you for your work. I feel such a connection to your writings, it seemed as if you were writing my life stories. “We” returned to working outside the home at the same time, lost pets together,husband retirement issues, “our’ fathers had strokes at the same time, and even had a third pregnancy later, ours was born exactly a year before yours appeared and we named her Kelsy APRIL.The timing with both your weddings coincided with 2 of our daughters as well and so many more coincidences it was spooky but very entertaining. It was all that I would be able to read when catching up on mounds of unread papers. I was shocked and saddened when it ended but also elated that you would have some time off. I am sorry to hear of your divorce but I think it may be a wake up call to me that I need to pay a bit more attention to my now retired husband of 38 years. Our baby is in college, the others are married and have children, I will miss your new columns, but will have to get used to reviewing what “we”went through by reading the repeats. I’m sorry this is so lengthly, I did want to know if there is a collection of your strips in a book form or any plans of doing that? All the best to you in your future and thank you for your work.

]]> By: steve http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-790728 steve Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:31:00 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-790728 I'VE FOLLOWED YOUR "LIVES" DAILY ON WHAT AMOUNTED TO A "REAL LIFE" TIME SPAN. I FEEL I'VE GROWN OLD WITH YOU ALL. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT - I'M GLAD YOU WERE AROUND. I’VE FOLLOWED YOUR “LIVES” DAILY ON WHAT AMOUNTED TO A “REAL LIFE” TIME SPAN. I FEEL I’VE GROWN OLD WITH YOU ALL. PLEASE ENJOY YOUR
RETIREMENT - I’M GLAD YOU WERE AROUND.

]]> By: Maureen English http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-606805 Maureen English Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:57:31 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-606805 Dear Lynn, I feel as though I can be so casual because I have lived through your wonderful comic strip a childhood with loving and caring parents I wished I'd had. God Blessed me with a faithful husband for 43 years and much of your wisdom through the Pattersons has influenced that marriage. By the way, 60 is not old and all your common sense and sense of morality is hardly out of step. In fact, it is quite refreshing. I am enjoying the "reruns" and pray you change your mind about retirement. Us olders are important , too. May this day bring you unspeakable joy. M. English Dear Lynn,
I feel as though I can be so casual because I have lived through your wonderful comic strip a childhood with loving and caring parents I wished I’d had. God Blessed me with a faithful husband for 43 years and much of your wisdom through the Pattersons has influenced that marriage. By the way, 60 is not old and all your common sense and sense of morality is hardly out of step. In fact, it is quite refreshing. I am enjoying the “reruns” and pray you change your mind about retirement. Us olders are important , too. May this day bring you unspeakable joy. M. English

]]> By: cascobay http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-547817 cascobay Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:50:29 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-547817 Your comic strip meant so much to my whole family. The first thing I read in the paper everyday!! A first rate, classy strip that will be sorely missed. Your comic strip meant so much to my whole family. The first thing I read in the paper everyday!! A first rate, classy strip that will be sorely missed.

]]> By: Tophat 237 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-541296 Tophat 237 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:14:06 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-541296 Lynn, It was late before I began reading your strip. I must say I enjoyed it. I used it sometimes to compare it with the things that were going on in my own life. It made me think that we all have a family life whether it"s for better or worse. The most important thing is the unconditional love we have for them. Thanks Lynn, It was late before I began reading your strip. I must say I enjoyed it. I used it sometimes to compare it with the things that were going on in my own life. It made me think that we all have a family life whether it”s for better or worse. The most important thing is the unconditional love we have for them. Thanks

]]> By: JOHN M. WHITE http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-539545 JOHN M. WHITE Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:36:25 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-539545 I have cut out your comic strip for many years and scotch taped them on three ring notebook paper. I don't know hom many years I have, but it is many. I love your family dearly and will miss them. I have given some of the early books to my daughter in Salt Lake City. She just called to say how sorry she is. The best wishes from Florence Oregon. I have cut out your comic strip for many years and scotch taped them on three ring notebook paper. I don’t know hom many years I have, but it is many. I love your family dearly and will miss them. I have given some of the early books to my daughter in Salt Lake City. She just called to say how sorry she is. The best wishes from Florence Oregon.

]]> By: Linda http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-534884 Linda Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:16:22 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-534884 I have LOVED this cartoon for the last 20 years and today for some reason looked at the bottom and saw the notation and was so saddened.We have all watched these characters grow as if they were close family and friends and I too will be sad not to see them continue. And for the record, I thought you were always current and I could see myself and family members because we are in the same age range and experience the same things I totaly felt comfortable and felt like at least I could totally identify with this cartoon. I have laughed and cried and I too valued this as the ONE cartoon I would have wished would just never end. I was also saddened to learn of the divorce - gee maybe that could be the new next chapter - best wishes! Linda I have LOVED this cartoon for the last 20 years and today for some reason looked at the bottom and saw the notation and was so saddened.We have all watched these characters grow as if they were close family and friends and I too will be sad not to see them continue. And for the record, I thought you were always current and I could see myself and family members because we are in the same age range and experience the same things I totaly felt comfortable and felt like at least I could totally identify with this cartoon. I have laughed and cried and I too valued this as the ONE cartoon I would have wished would just never end. I was also saddened to learn of the divorce - gee maybe that could be the new next chapter - best wishes!
Linda

]]> By: JayHog http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-533944 JayHog Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:28:20 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-533944 Dear Mrs. Johnston, I was shocked to see the footnote below today's strip. I'm a 60 yr old married, macho type male but I loved your "cartoon"-I needed to read it every day. On many occasions, like today, I would read it to my wife (and try very hard not to let her see my eyes tear), although it made me laugh and reflect on our lives and marriage numerous times. One of my favorites (altho saddest) is the Sunday strip when Farley died and April is being comforted by Dad. It is hanging above my desk as it gave me comfort when our 17 yr old cat died. Dad's advice to April was that we don't know how long we are here for and "that's why we have to take care of the one's we love and appreciate every day". Thank you and take care as you will be missed. Jay Dear Mrs. Johnston,
I was shocked to see the footnote below today’s strip. I’m a 60 yr old married, macho type male but I loved your “cartoon”-I needed to read it every day. On many occasions, like today, I would read it to my wife (and try very hard not to let her see my eyes tear), although it made me laugh and reflect on our lives and marriage numerous times. One of my favorites (altho saddest) is the Sunday strip when Farley died and April is being comforted by Dad. It is hanging above my desk as it gave me comfort when our 17 yr old cat died. Dad’s advice to April was that we don’t know how long we are here for and “that’s why we have to take care of the one’s we love and appreciate every day”. Thank you and take care as you will be missed. Jay

]]> By: Marita Martin http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-532977 Marita Martin Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:26:01 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-532977 For Better or Worse has been the bright spot for me in the morning paper for at least 20 years. I will miss the Pattersons. I was hoping to see Anthony and Elizabeth have children. To see how Therese would accept having a step-mother. I wanted to see April grow up and see if she chose music as her career. The family became dear friends who have moved away, never to be seen again. Sob, Sob, Sob. Marita Martin For Better or Worse has been the bright spot for me in the morning paper for at least 20 years. I will miss the Pattersons. I was hoping to see Anthony and Elizabeth have children. To see how Therese would accept having a step-mother. I wanted to see April grow up and see if she chose music as her career. The family became dear friends who have moved away, never to be seen again.
Sob, Sob, Sob.
Marita Martin

]]> By: SO Sad http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-532781 SO Sad Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:31:08 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-532781 I have really enjoyed For Better of Worse for years. Though I have not agreed with some of Ms. Johnsons characters portrayed. I have ttruly felt like I have known these people as I have known my own friends and families. Kind of like a soap opera per say. Good Luck Ms.Johnson.May you find your peace in the Good Lord and His grace. I have really enjoyed For Better of Worse for years. Though I have not agreed with some of Ms. Johnsons characters portrayed. I have ttruly felt like I have known these people as I have known my own friends and families. Kind of like a soap opera per say. Good Luck Ms.Johnson.May you find your peace in the Good Lord and His grace.

]]> By: marvera1 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-449401 marvera1 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:22:03 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/111783#comment-449401 Dear Mrs. Johnston, For Better or Worse is the reason I subscribe to our newspaper. I was sorry to read that you will be winding downyour comic strip. I understand your decision, but selfishly regret it. Thanks for providing the warm and natural story about the Patterson family. P.S. I am glad I am not the only person who is lost on the "information highway" and on today's life style. Martha Haas Dear Mrs. Johnston,

For Better or Worse is the reason I subscribe to our newspaper. I was sorry to read that you will be winding downyour comic strip. I understand your decision, but selfishly regret it. Thanks for providing the warm and natural story about the Patterson family.
P.S. I am glad I am not the only person who is lost on the “information highway” and on today’s life style.
Martha Haas

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