Mother of three, who works in the library at The College, Charlie (as she is best known) is a recovering English major and former Unitarian, who became an Episcopalian in college.
Meet the McDonalds
Cast of Characters
The Family
Ed, Charlie, Betsey, Josh, Cilla, Duke, and Nigel
Janet McDonald -- Ed’s mother, married to
The Rev. Kate Parker
Douglas McDonald -- Ed’s father, who left Janet for
Missy Hays (currently McDonald), who has just left him for
Jack Sommerville – Charlie’s father
Allison – Ed’s sister, married to Tony
Their children are Dylan and Courtney
Their children are Dylan and Courtney
Ancestors and Extended Family
George (deceased) and Alice (deceased) Whitfield. Charlie’s maternal grandparents. He was an English professor and she was an at-home mom and painter. Their children are
Louisa (Louie), Charlie’s mother (deceased)
Ursula (Aunt Pooh) Married to Dr. Joseph Gruenwald, a therapist. Their children are Meghan, Joanna, Bethany, and James (Jim). (His nickname was Jamie until he figured out why.)
Henry James Whitfield (Uncle Hank) Married to Judy, Their children: The Three J’s Jessica, Jason, and Jennifer
The Girls
Karen – Married to Tom. Their children are Eric, Jacob (Jake) and Lucas
Nicole (Nikki) Married to Helmut. Their children are Jennifer and Ilsa.
Dr. Emily Evans – Professor specializing in Early American Literature. Single, Lesbian, and looking.
Alice Barrett –New guest lecturer at The College.
Michele - Emily's ex. A mysterious visitor.
Michele - Emily's ex. A mysterious visitor.
Charlie’s been blogging and writing in her diary for a year and a half. Since we can’t do a clip show, here are some recurring McDonald moments.
Betsey says “Moron.”
Josh says, “No way, Jose.”
Cilla says, “Please, please, please.”
Kate says, “How do you feel about that?”
Janet says, “Bless her heart.”
Jack says, "Damn religious foolishness."
Karen says, “More wine?”
Nikki says, “Don’t be such a churchlady.”
Aunt Pooh says, “Let’s have a nice cup of tea.”Emily says, "Do I need a makeover?"
Alice says, "Terrific!"
Michele says, "Charlotte . . ."
What does Ed say?
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