Jan Eliot's funny and irreverent Stone Soup follows the saga of an extended, blended family, starring two working-mom sisters living just across the fence from each other. Val and Joan share life with their opinionated mother, a middle-school diva and 10-year-old tomboy, a reclusive teenage boy, a wild preschooler and his new baby sister...and of course Wally, the ultimate nice guy who steps into his stepdad shoes with grace amid the chaos. Working-parent hassles, pre-school tantrums, middle-school angst, love and the single mom... it's all here in Stone Soup.
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Thirdguy said, 5 months ago
The real question is, how much will they need while they are watching the kids?!!
psychlady said, 5 months ago
The whole family will need some by the they get back!
Saskfan said, 5 months ago
@Thirdguy
About the same amount as some of us will as we get apoplectic about the comic during Joan and Wally’s trip, and the kids’ behaviour at Val’s house.
IndyMan said, 5 months ago
One doesn’t seem to be too happy about the prospect already. The other two seem catatonic.
Rx71Wm29 said, 5 months ago
Well, they sell “Egg Nog” by the case (24 – 64 oz. bottles) at the local lacquer store! Stock up NOW!
somebodyshort said, 5 months ago
@Rx71Wm29
“lacquer”
Is that intentional?
Thirdguy said, 5 months ago
If they get all “lacquered” up, they are going to need one heck of a shower!
whmIII said, 5 months ago
Caught them in a weak moment…
win said, 5 months ago
Paris, TX.
scretwitch said, 5 months ago
Well, we won’t see the chaos till spring. By then either Val will send them outside – or gramma will do her drill SGT thing and keep them all in line!
Macushlalondra said, 5 months ago
Just realize Joan that you are going to owe them big time. You better bring them some very nice souvenirs.
ghostkeeper said, 5 months ago
Joan . . . you are going to Paris! IF you are going to be so STUPID as to worry about the children all the time. then STAY HOME! A little maternal concern, okay, understandable, BUT! If you let it ruin the holiday, then that is all your fault!
Swiggy58 said, 5 months ago
No comment on this particular panel. Just wanted to thank Ms.(?) Eliot for a great comic strip! Stone Soup first appeared in one of two local papers to which I subscribe about 6 months ago; and has quickly become a favorite of mine. I often save it for last since it never disappoints! GREAT art work, character facial expressions and body language…as well. Keep’em coming, Jan!
whmIII said, 5 months ago
@ghostkeeper
Reminds me of my first wife’s mother…
comicsssfan said, 5 months ago
She’s actually concerned about leaving the kids.