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I think we're getting set up for another Terry Bryson to the Rescue story.

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I'll agree that a year can feel like an eternity, even when nothing has happened. For instance, one year ago today:

Clearly, there have been changes, but I'm not sure I'd say a lot has happened.

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This sounds a lot like Adam Miller wanting to spend all his time with that congressman. Maybe Wilbur thinks it will turn out just the same.

Mary Worth 2362 - Goodbye Joe

Well, it's official. Uncle Joe Giella has retired. I've never met him, but, oh, how I enjoyed his art. He just seemed like the kind of sneaky, funny guy you wish were a relative... I guess that's why we started calling him Uncle Joe. Anyway, I wanted to showcase some highlights from the last seven or eight years I've been blogging here, but of course this list would be way too long. So here are the Panel of the Year winners from the the Worthy Awards starting with 2008.


But first put a free token in the Charterstone Jukebox and listen to Laura Nyro singing "Goodbye Joe" and enjoy.




 2008 (okay, this one was the runner up):

2009

2010

 

2011

 

2012

 

2013

 

2014

 

2015

2016??

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"Dear Ian,

"We are so done. I meant it when I called you a boorish pig. Did I say pig? I don't remember, but I should have. Anyway, I'm not coming back. There's a box of Splak on the counter. You won't starve if that's what you're worried about.

"Love, Toby.

"P.S. There's a vase under the sink for your pathetic bouquet."

I wanted to thank Santa Royale citizen "Daffodil" for pointing out some strips from Jeff and Mary's first date in 1996. It didn't go well. He took her to the Bum Boat and, well, meh. But given our fascination with Ian's AstroTurf sports coat, I thought you might enjoy his cotton ball sweater.

Today's full strip

My Compulsion to Help Others, revisited

To the anonymous poster who wanted to know more about Mary's compulsion to help others, perhaps the most-read entry on this blog is the compilation of Mary's entire story. It's a great read, and sure to get you excited as you anticipate where Jill's story may lead.

You can read the entire story here at Post 161.

And if you want to revisit Mary's story about her true love, here it is at Post 603.

And Lynn Griffin's Christmas Play, "Ice Castles" can be found at Post 397.

And Bonnie Johnson's thrilling story can be found at Post 741.

Mary Worth: February 28, 1949

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Aha! It was a slide rule. How awesome is that? Joolz, TeacherPatti, and Diving off a Cliff are all eligible to recommend Charterstone Jukebox songs just for participating in our Not-A-Real-Contest contest. Remember, the condo board must approve all suggestions.

This may be the last old time strip for a few days. At this point in the collection that Phoebe of Santa Fe sent me, there is a two month break in continuity. I'll scan the next set after my in-laws head home. Sorry to leave it on such a cliff hanger! Will Donn use the slide rule for some brilliant scheme to screw up the blue print's for TNT's construction project and save Sonora Canyon? We may never know!

Mary Worth: February 26, 1949

New Not-a-Real-Contest contest: Guess what Donn has pulled from the handsome stranger's pocket. Here's a clue. It is not dynamite: First to guess right can select a song for the Charterstone Jukebox, subject to condo board review as usual.

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Mary Worth: February 25, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 24, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 23, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 22, 1949

Mary Worth: February 21, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 19, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 18, 1949

Mary Worth: February 17, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 16, 1949

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Mary Worth: February 15, 1949

Mary Worth: February 14, 1949

Today's flashback installment is the first skip in this story, since I'm missing the February 13th strip. But I need to give you fair warning: In a week or so, I'm going to hit a two month gap. So don't get too hooked on the old stuff. I have a lot that I hope to share with you over the summer (courtesy of dear reader "phoebes from Santa Fe"), but continuity is not guaranteed.

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Mary Worth: February 11, 1949

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