Nancy, Part Three

Because I don't have a lot to say at the moment (without going on another rant about SSI), I will instead post this link. This is yet another article about the comic strip, Nancy. (Yes, I've managed to find another Nancy article that I haven't linked to.)

As I mentioned elsewhere (more than once, I'm sure), I have a real affection for this strip - both the original ones and, as I'm increasingly finding, the new strips, as well. 

When it comes to the original strips, my affection was (and still is), largely driven by nostalgia. But, along with the nostalgia, I find I really like the character. It's been kind of hard to figure out why (not that anyone has been asking). But there are a couple of quotes in the above linked article, which, for me, identify a lot of her appeal. 

The first quote comes from cartoonist Paul Karasik, who says, "She’s resilient and she’s tough. She’s a great problem solver. And she’s still a real kid.” I agree with all of this but, more than that, there's this quote from Ms. Jaimes, who says, "...she has anxieties, but she’s also really confident." 

I think that's what I like. It's what makes the character not only interesting, but also endearing.

If you haven't bothered to read the linked article (your loss) and you have somehow managed to read this far, at least check out this strip. It's one I can relate to. (And as I write this, I'm realizing that it reminds me a lot of Sam.)

Anyway, now back to SSI...