Season 1, Episode 6

Synopsis: While at school, Lisa gets in trouble for not participating in dodge ball. Why? She is sad. She spends the episode, pondering the meaning of life and suffering. She makes a friend of Bleeding Gums Murphy, a “jazzman”.

My thoughts: Lisa is obviously sensitive and intelligent. Her sadness is brought on by feeling lost and alone. She needed only to be listened to and to have someone affirm that it is ok to feel sad. At the end, she’s smiling again because her mother told her that she isn’t alone and her family will support her.

Don't blow a gasket.

Take note of that people. It is OK to feel sad, mad, or any other combo of emotions that are available.

Favorite Quote:  The blues isn’t about feeling better. It’s about making other people feel WORSE, and making a few bucks while you’re at it.

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