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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PhoebeDog said, 2 months ago
Once again, I hate women like this. I have worked since I was 18 and helped put myself through college. What gives her and her women’s group the right to sit home, buy expensive organic produce, and complain about how their husbands don’t earn enough to support them the way they want? Get off your tushes and get a job.
Jean said, 2 months ago
if he cuts out her “networking lunches” and new clothes shopping I bet she gets serious. Jobs are hard to find, she needs to spend all of her spare time looking online and putting in applications online. Woman up and help support your family.
Jean said, 2 months ago
and YES I know it is a comic strip.
ncalifgirl58 said, 2 months ago
There are givers and takers. We know which one she is.
Night-Gaunt49 said, 2 months ago
Her age is working against her, her gender, her credit score, her lack of working for many years, the fact that there are literally thousands applying to the same jobs etc.
briatollah said, 2 months ago
Get a job in a convenience store for income while you’re looking for the job in your field.
r0sc0e said, 2 months ago
Get a divorce!
KathyMTM said, 2 months ago
@PhoebeDog
it was most likely a mutual decision for her to be a stay at home Mom which was probably working out fine for them until the economy turned. Now its not so easy to just go out and find a decent paying job after being out of work for so long. She did not “just sit home”- she took care of/raised their child, took care of the home etc which is a lot of work. I hate people like you who put down other people’s choices. Who cares if you worked since you were 18? Oh, and its JUST A COMIC!! LOL