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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. 10 months ago on Peanuts Begins

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

6. 10 months ago on Peanuts

   That was mean.

7. 10 months ago on Peanuts Begins

   Definitely a hot day. Patty is wearing a sundress.

8. 10 months ago on Peanuts

   I have a grandson who does that.

9. 10 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. 10 months ago on Peanuts

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