I had always wondered if she was a child undergoing cancer treatments. That would explain why her parents cater to her every whim… it’s because they’re afraid of losing her.
Her condition, if it does indeed exist, has never been addressed. This strip always maintains a positive outlook on life. That’s why they would never depict Mimi in the hospital, but would eagerly show her recovery.
There have been a couple of strips showing Mimi standing before a mirror magically viewing her future self. I believe this represents the idea that she has beaten her cancer, and has a long life ahead.
The tribute to Vista Bill ran for three days; it started here:
https://www.gocomics.com/dicktracy/2018/04/13
October was the month of his birthday. If my memory is correct, he would have been 86 this year.
It’s true he is still sorely missed by many. His posts were always positive and he never disrespected other members, not even in jest. The man truly had class.
Some versions of the Bible translate the “sighs” as “groanings.”
Charles Schulz usually quoted from the Revised Standard Version (RSV) as he does here.