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.
© Ed Stein - All Rights Reserved.
Free Range by Bill Whitehead
Frog Applause by Teresa Burritt
Comments (6) (Please sign in to comment)
cbrsarah said, 7 months ago
And now we hear from the other half.
Doctor Toon said, 7 months ago
In my 20s I worked a 45- 50 hour a week job, and another after that “under the table”
Every Saturday and every other Sunday I set up a stall at a local flea market and worked 10 to 12 hour days
<p
Didn’t see as much of my family as I should have but they never did without
My body reminds me every day
Still work hard and I’m in good shape for 50, but it hurts
ncalifgirl58 said, 7 months ago
This storyline is so stereotypical. I doubt there are many families these days that the wife does not work. This wife was the sole breadwinner in her day.
Night-Gaunt49 said, 7 months ago
These days two parents working doesn’t come close to paying what one job use to.
ellisaana
said, 7 months ago
@Night-Gaunt49
Unfortunately, that is true.
Night-Gaunt49 said, 7 months ago
Also families are becoming extended again like they use to be. The grand parents moving in, better than an old folks home. And the children graduate to no job in their field and a large amount of debt due. So they move back too.