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1. 8 months ago on Peanuts

   This is the strip that persuaded me that Violet’s father is a dentist.

2. 9 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   I find it interesting that I mentally hear Patty as she was originally drawn speaking with a little girl’s voice; but Patty as she is drawn here speaking with a young woman’s voice. I can’t imagine that the difference in ages was that much.

3. 9 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   Fortunately, Lucy’s hopes in that direction were dashed.

4. 9 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   I detect some gentle satire on conspiracy theorizing.

5. 9 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   The earlier strips also give clues as to how Charlie Brown ended up alienating both girls, especially Violet.

6. 9 months ago on Peanuts

   That was mean.

7. 9 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   Definitely a hot day. Patty is wearing a sundress.

8. 9 months ago on Peanuts

   I have a grandson who does that.

9. 9 months ago on Peanuts

   Something Patty and Peppermint Patty had in common: athletic ability. Possibly, that was also true of Schulz’ cousin, Patricia Swanson; the woman on whom both characters were based.

10. 9 months ago on Peanuts

    “You can’t talk that way about Charlie Brown!” —Patty, 1/5/1951