Just like last year, prom for both schools came and went and left graduation upon us on its heals. Maybe it’s the nice weather we encountered in March that makes it feel as if summer is already here. But, whether parents are ready or not, the class of 2012 is almost ready to strike out on their own.
 

Chris and I have different perspectives on many things, but this latest issue just about makes me crazy.
Since late fall when I made Chris clean out the garage so I could pull my car in to keep it warm and out of the elements, he has been on my case.
 

In just a couple of weeks, most schools will be out for the summer!  Are you ready? What does summer mean for you? Summer generally entails having children home, being busy with outdoor activities, family vacations, gardening, change of schedules and then preparing for new fall experiences.  
 

Joe Liccar cartoon on President Barack Obama and the war on terror.

Dave Granlund on Facebook going public.

Joe Liccar cartoon on children and obesity.

Dave Granlund on Mitt Romney's opposition to gay marriage.

Dave Granlund on killings by Mexican drug cartels.

Joe Liccar cartoon on the new college diploma.

Dave Granlund on J.P. Morgan Chase.

Joe Liccar cartoon on President Barack Obama and gay marriage.

Dave Granlund cartoon on President Barack Obama and Joe Biden on gay marriage.

This week our online poll question is, your favorite thing about your mom. Penny helped me come up with some of the things we thought people admired most about their moms.
 

I’ve always thought Mother’s Day was kind of silly.
 

Joe Liccar cartoon on student loans.

Dave Granlund on Mother's Day.

Joe Liccar cartoon on intelligence agent briefing.

Dave Granlund on Maurice Sendak.

Joe Liccar cartoon on President Barack Obama and Afghan security.

Dave Granlund on election results in France.