I’ve been told the stories of when my mom turned 40, my dad planned a huge bash for her, but he had to cancel it, because she apparently went to bed and cried for days.
Otherwise, funny the subject of birthdays should be discussed in today’s strip, because today’s my birthday.
Unlike painting a room where you really can’t stop until it’s done, writing can be paused for any reason for any length of time. Not to mention how long was Luann planning to spend with Mrs. H An hour? Several hours? most of a day? She could have come at any time. But she was delayed because Shannon took a week to write a crummy story.
Excessive birthday-itis. I am familiar. It’s when you wake up the day after your birthday, wonder where your clothes are and why you are surrounded by bottles of cheap champagne and angry penguins from the local zoo.
Maybe Mrs. Horner caught excessive birthday-itis from my neighbor around the corner, who tells me there is a thundering amount of heavy psychological burden that comes with turning 80. She says she felt fine all through her 70 decade, but the minute her age went from 79 to 80 she felt a hundred years older.
What tenderness in the way they speak, in the way they look at each other and in the jokes they exchange. I don’t know if Mrs. Horner is a reflection of how Luann will be in the future, but I hope that she’ll be able to learn her wisdom and ability to be calm and positive in every situation. Luann is already on her way to that, what she still lack is the need to go travel and experience other cultures, as her mentor has done for most of her life and could do again. Perhaps in a journey to do together.
I used to be excited for my birthdays, but as I get older, they become more uninteresting to me. Mainly because I can’t afford or find a lot of things that I want. Even my old man doesn’t really like to celebrate his birthday that much.
I’m 64 and I don’t really think about it, none of the milestone birthdays really affected me. I hope to stay healthy and productive, but I believe when it’s my time then I’ll be gone.
Ok can we end the “let’s feature Luann” campaign? She is an incredibly boring character. Nice person, but really boring. Even a story with Steffanie would be a welcome change about now.
just being old is not (necessarily) grounds for being in an assisted living facilty; one is there because help is needed for certain day-to-day living activities. Mrs. Horner is not in a wheel chair; she did not injure herself (on falling); she seems sharp. She doesn’t come across as frail. I’m assuming she could cook for herself (if she wanted). So I’m wondering if she really needed to be transferred to that facility and why she is there.
People worry so much about a facet of life we cannot change, no matter how hard we want to, try to, or even succeed, to a mild degree.It’s life… it happens to everyone. Yes, I fully agree, it’s frustrating, when we get to an age where we can no longer do the things we used to, wake up with things that hurt, or don’t work so well.But, change the things you like to do, to match your capabilities, and you may find, you can “finish your journey” without being depressed, constantly melancholy, or just surrendering to age.I got my black belt at 50… now, I spend time off taking pictures, and just enjoying life, regardless of things I can no longer do. Don’t waste it!
When my mother’s older sister, my auntie bemoaned about getting older, my cousin and older sister chipped in to get her what they thought was a birthday card. “Be strong in these times. You will get through this.” Ha! Ha! It was not a birthday card! It was a sympathy card! O.K., auntie! She realized that perhaps she had been over-reacting.
lvlax 14 days ago
Well, looks like Mrs. Horner won’t be coming back to class. That’s too bad.
There’s no shame in getting old. Be proud of it. There’s lots of people who don’t get that privilege.
J. Scarbrough 14 days ago
I’ve been told the stories of when my mom turned 40, my dad planned a huge bash for her, but he had to cancel it, because she apparently went to bed and cried for days.
Otherwise, funny the subject of birthdays should be discussed in today’s strip, because today’s my birthday.
beb01 14 days ago
Unlike painting a room where you really can’t stop until it’s done, writing can be paused for any reason for any length of time. Not to mention how long was Luann planning to spend with Mrs. H An hour? Several hours? most of a day? She could have come at any time. But she was delayed because Shannon took a week to write a crummy story.
howtheduck 14 days ago
Excessive birthday-itis. I am familiar. It’s when you wake up the day after your birthday, wonder where your clothes are and why you are surrounded by bottles of cheap champagne and angry penguins from the local zoo.
Mordock999 Premium Member 14 days ago
Hey.
Nothing wrong with getting old.
Look at all the World Events You (And Many of Us) SURIVED in the last 70-80-90 years.
Be thankful you’re living in an assistant care facility.
OTOH, it could use a “New” more tactful receptionist, Lu.
Especially since it seems that Mrs. Horner’s creative writing job has be filled……., ;-)
cmxx 14 days ago
Maybe Mrs. Horner caught excessive birthday-itis from my neighbor around the corner, who tells me there is a thundering amount of heavy psychological burden that comes with turning 80. She says she felt fine all through her 70 decade, but the minute her age went from 79 to 80 she felt a hundred years older.
angelolady Premium Member 14 days ago
No problem with getting old. There’s only one other alternative, after all.
daDoctah1 14 days ago
So LuAnn was born on February 29th?
Argythree 14 days ago
Very glad Mrs. Horner is still ‘with us’…
Fedup Bear 14 days ago
What’s with the big gray space at the top of the page?
mort b. 14 days ago
That classic Lithograph on the wall looks like a Shannon original.
Robin Harwood 13 days ago
And the bit in the middle when you don’t have either condition isn’t as good as you hoped, either.
Caldonia 13 days ago
Minimal birthday-itis? Her parents think she’s too young? Strange wordplay!
snsurone76 13 days ago
In other words—too much bubbly!
Wilkins068 13 days ago
Mrs Horner just came in from mowin all th lawns there
OneTime59 13 days ago
We have a new acronym: EBI
leighabc123 13 days ago
Luann is playing along!
Aladar30 Premium Member 13 days ago
What tenderness in the way they speak, in the way they look at each other and in the jokes they exchange. I don’t know if Mrs. Horner is a reflection of how Luann will be in the future, but I hope that she’ll be able to learn her wisdom and ability to be calm and positive in every situation. Luann is already on her way to that, what she still lack is the need to go travel and experience other cultures, as her mentor has done for most of her life and could do again. Perhaps in a journey to do together.
RoseWarrior 13 days ago
6/13 is my birthday, too. I’m 73…yikes!!
Don Bagert Premium Member 13 days ago
Let’s see…the average of 19 (Luann’s age) and 92 (Mrs. Horner’s) is 55.5. Anyone want a strip about 55-year-olds? jk
Count Olaf Premium Member 13 days ago
Speaking of Birthdays, a big Count Shout Out to Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. 38 years old today. How time flies, eh?
[Traveler] Premium Member 13 days ago
Suffering from excessive time on planet earth
Ellis97 13 days ago
I used to be excited for my birthdays, but as I get older, they become more uninteresting to me. Mainly because I can’t afford or find a lot of things that I want. Even my old man doesn’t really like to celebrate his birthday that much.
ctolson 13 days ago
In other words – old age. Yep, more medical problems as we get older and sooner or later we all leave this world.
morningglory73 Premium Member 13 days ago
Just getting old. No biggy.
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 13 days ago
Excessive birthday-itis is a disease needing curing when I am still under 70 of them. There are A LOT of related ailments we could do without.
[Unnamed Reader - 46aea8] 13 days ago
Happy Birthday!!
txmystic 13 days ago
She’s clearly still sharp as a tack…
tutibug5 13 days ago
Love the throw pillows and dollie scarves… nice touch.
mindjob 13 days ago
When George Burns hit 100, he said he spent his time celebrating birthdays
Joe1962 Premium Member 13 days ago
Getting old is part of the process. I stop counting Birthdays after 25, Enjoy the life you have.
lnrokr55 13 days ago
Great cartoon today, Luann still acting like a human being. This whole thread recently I find to be quite revealing.
Joe1962 Premium Member 13 days ago
More singers have died in the prime of their life due to drugs.
aristotle835 13 days ago
“Excessive Birthday-itis”. In other words, she’s old.
The Quiet One 13 days ago
Ms Horner and Luann are both doing just fine.
mistercatworks 13 days ago
Technically “inflammation of the birthday”. Isn’t there a candle for that?
smsrt 13 days ago
Oh, these two will be a pair, won’t they?
WilliamVollmer 13 days ago
Luann’s friends say she doesn’t act her age? What about Frank and Nancy?
circleM 13 days ago
I’m 64 and I don’t really think about it, none of the milestone birthdays really affected me. I hope to stay healthy and productive, but I believe when it’s my time then I’ll be gone.
comic reader 22 13 days ago
Ok can we end the “let’s feature Luann” campaign? She is an incredibly boring character. Nice person, but really boring. Even a story with Steffanie would be a welcome change about now.
RSH 13 days ago
just being old is not (necessarily) grounds for being in an assisted living facilty; one is there because help is needed for certain day-to-day living activities. Mrs. Horner is not in a wheel chair; she did not injure herself (on falling); she seems sharp. She doesn’t come across as frail. I’m assuming she could cook for herself (if she wanted). So I’m wondering if she really needed to be transferred to that facility and why she is there.
tinstar 13 days ago
People worry so much about a facet of life we cannot change, no matter how hard we want to, try to, or even succeed, to a mild degree.It’s life… it happens to everyone. Yes, I fully agree, it’s frustrating, when we get to an age where we can no longer do the things we used to, wake up with things that hurt, or don’t work so well.But, change the things you like to do, to match your capabilities, and you may find, you can “finish your journey” without being depressed, constantly melancholy, or just surrendering to age.I got my black belt at 50… now, I spend time off taking pictures, and just enjoying life, regardless of things I can no longer do. Don’t waste it!
j.painterjones 13 days ago
Happy Birthday, J.S.!!!!!
DorothyGlenn Premium Member 12 days ago
Now that I am old, I remember being young and thinking old could be fun if I was Ruth Gordon type and had crapitude. As in don’t take any!
PaulLeckner 10 days ago
When my mother’s older sister, my auntie bemoaned about getting older, my cousin and older sister chipped in to get her what they thought was a birthday card. “Be strong in these times. You will get through this.” Ha! Ha! It was not a birthday card! It was a sympathy card! O.K., auntie! She realized that perhaps she had been over-reacting.
dayle2 8 days ago
I had a birthday YESTERDAY (Jun 12) – turned 65 and I am NOT happy (it’s annoying when people treat you like you’re old but I feel like I’m in my 30s)