Presents and cards were exchanged and, almost as an afterthought, I pulled out the envelope with the Hi and Lois proof, which I had signed for David, “From your proud Papa.” He was clearly moved by my expression of appreciation for what he had accomplished. I quickly stuffed the proof in my bag and brought it with me.Īfter the graduation ceremony was over, we went out to dinner to celebrate. I was very proud of my son and it struck me that this episode reflected my feelings.
Chance’s wonderful illustrations of Ditto in different occupations convincingly establish his unlimited potential and work perfectly to set up Hi’s response at the end.Ī few days before my son’s graduation on May 29, I received the weekly envelope from King Features with the black-and-white proof of this upcoming Father’s Day strip, which I had written many months before. I came up with this idea about a father-son talk between Hi and Ditto. In 2011, I was thinking about my son David’s future, since he was just about to graduate from college. Hi and Lois Sunday page, August 11, 1963. These discussions often involve a look back at the choices that Hi made in his life.Īlthough the Sunday page below did not appear on Father’s Day, it is a classic example of one of these father-son talks between Hi and Chip. Chip, at age fifteen, needs to start thinking about college and a potential career.
We have done episodes with Hi getting served breakfast in bed or being taken out for a meal but I find it more interesting to consider his role in the family.Ī traditional scenario in the strip for many years, particularly in the fall, involves Hi and Chip taking a walk together to discuss future plans. Father’s Day is another family holiday that is important to acknowledge in Hi and Lois.
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