Liz and Sam have it all: a happy marriage, a precocious preteen son named Nate, and a house that's just the right size for the three of them. Then, Liz's parents move in. Grandpa Irv is a kindly but occasionally grumpy Korean War vet who loves watching TV, bickering over politics, and spoiling his grandson. His wife Sarah is equally strong-willed, whether urging Irv to diet, questioning her daughter's parenting choices, or finding surprising success as an advice blogger.
With an estimated 50+ million Americans living in such families as of today, Freshly Squeezed is a refreshing look at newfound family togetherness after the economic collapse. Can three generations of one family share their lives, their feelings, their dwindling fortunes and a bathroom — and keep their sense of humor in the process? Pay a visit to the Freshly Squeezed family to find out! Freshly Squeezed is the brainchild of Ed Stein, an award-winning political cartoonist. He created the local comic strip, Denver Square, for the Denver Rocky Mountain News for 12 years. He lived the Freshly Squeezed life first-hand when his kids were little and his 80-year-old father moved to Denver.
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simpsonfan2 said, 10 months ago
And he has to sleep on the couch tonight too.
Night-Gaunt49 said, 10 months ago
Yes somethings haven’t changed. The woman of the house works longer hours and without compensation.
Comic Minister said, 10 months ago
Not really Lizzie.
PhoebeDog said, 10 months ago
She sure likes to spend money on stuff like expensive organic food. She could always get a job.
Ed Stein said, 10 months ago
Today’s strip is a nod to the hours my wife worked making sure the kids had what they needed—materially and at school. She was the school mom, the after-school mom, the soccer mom, the speech tournament mom, the choir mom, etc. I had a job that let me participate more than most, but she still did by far the most.
Dry
said, 10 months ago
Do I sense Home Schooling here?
Night-Gaunt49 said, 10 months ago
@Dry
That could cost more in time and material.
LOWRIDER84 said, 10 months ago
@Night-Gaunt49
“Without compensation”?
She spends his paycheck with abandon.