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Happy Thanksgiving to our U.S.-based friends! You didn't see the Pattersons celebrating in FBorFW because Canadian Thanksgiving is in October and Lynn thought it would be confusing.

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Michael is stuffed after eating a large turkey dinner.

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2022-11-25

This illustration from one of our 1980s calendars features an unusual colouring style, which you only see sometimes in FBorFW! Do you like it?

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Elizabeth dumps autumn leaves over Farley's head, as Michael and John work to rake them into a basket. 🍁🍂

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2022-11-16

Do you remember when Elizabeth got her cat in 2004? Lynn wanted to put a cat in FBorFW, but she wanted a good reason first. Elizabeth was lonely while teaching on Mtigwaki first nation, and one of her students brought her a stray.
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Elizabeth cuddles her kitten, Shiimsa.

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2022-09-10

September 6th is National Read a Book Day! What's the best thing you've read recently? Give us your top three recent favourites! We'll draw a winner later this week; the winner will get an FBorFW Prize Pack.

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Teenage April sits reading a book and smiling.

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2022-09-07

Tag your pals! 🌟⁠
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Gordon, Michael, and Lawrence walk in the mall together laughing.

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2022-03-08

Who is your favorite FBorFW duo?⁠ We're partial to Candace and Rudy from the later years of the strip, and also Gordon and Tracey.⁠
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Michael (kid) tries to kiss Elizabeth (kid) on the cheek. Elizabeth sticks her tongue out in disgust. She's holding a stuffed bunny.

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2022-03-01

What Does it Take?
“All right, listen up! This room is a DISASTER, and it will be cleaned RIGHT NOW!” Unsurprisingly, my bellow had no effect on the occupants of the living room. Link in bio to read more!

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2022-02-02

April, Michael and Elizabeth assemble a snow man together ☃️⁠
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April watches her two older siblings Michael and Elizabeth assemble a snow man.

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2022-01-22

Elizabeth cozies up on a wintry day. Are you someone who is often warm or cold?⁠ ❄️⁠
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Elizabeth sits on the couch bundled in a quilt and holds a teddy bear. She looks out the window on the right and watches the snow.

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2022-01-15

Happy New Year!!!🎊⁠
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Elizabeth excitedly hugs Farley.

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2022-01-02

What holidays do you celebrate in the winter?⁠
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April walks and sings while being surrounded by stars.

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2021-12-22

What is your favorite holiday treat?⁠
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Edgar, a brown and white dog, holds a candy cane

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2021-12-18

A recent self portrait of Lynn.⁠
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Lynn smiles while sitting at a table and holding a cup of coffee. She's wearing a pink shirt.

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2021-12-14

Who is your favorite animal character from FBorFW?⁠
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Image Description: Edgar, a shaggy dog, is running happily with his tongue out.

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2021-11-30

Do you get snow in November where you live?⁠
Lynn used to Live in northern Manitoba where the winters are very cold!⁠
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2021-11-20

Ouch! Nothing hurts quite like stubbing your toe, or kicking something in anger.⁠
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Image Description: Michael, wearing a blue shirt and jeans, sits on the ground in pain. Elizabeth, wearing a turquoise sweater and jeans, comes and checks on him.

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2021-11-16

Do/have you played any sports?⁠ In the strip, Michael played hockey and Elizabeth figure skated. April always preferred to play music.⁠
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Image Description: Scene shows a basketball game. One person is doing a slam dunk while two opponents try to stop him.

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2021-11-09

A day in the life of multitasking with two little kids!⁠
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Elly is sitting at a table trying to work. She has a small toddler on her lap who is sticking her hand is Elly's mouth. On the right is a little boy who is smiling at her while spilling his cup of juice.

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2021-11-06

Happy Halloween from FBorFW!! 🎃👻⁠
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Image Description: A boy lies on his stomach beside a jack o lantern. Behind him is a dog who is looking above him at the hanging bats and 'Happy Halloween' sign

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2021-11-01

Farley's lucky day!🍖⁠
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Image Description: A black and white dog happily gets dinner left overs. On the right Elly wears a red sweater and jeans. The background is pink.

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2021-10-27