I hope Mrs. Horner will be alright. I went down on the last day of class, but mine was a heart attack and I’m half Mrs. Horner’s age. Constant medical tests after an event like that is not fun either.
So next week(s) Luann will be contemplating her imminent morality. Geez, get a boyfriend and follow the advice of the Beats, “Live fast, die young and leave a pretty corpse!” Overthinking that we all die is not going to help.
Our old folks prepare us younger folks for our inevitable deaths. We watch them get old, become frail, move slowly, health issues appear….then the passage and funeral/memorial services. We know what is coming. Part of our acceptance of our fate process.
Ouch, really poor choice of words Lu! Next thing you know, you will be telling Nancy that things like getting Netflix through the mail, Facebook, Blockbuster, cable TV, Blackberry Curves etc.. are all from the dark ages along with anything else which is pre-2010.
My dad made it to 94. He was the type that I was sure would make it to 100. But he had a couple of serious issues and was in a lot of pain so he decided it was time to go so he stopped fighting it.
This is around that age that you start losing the older generation and realise that your parents are mortal and will die too. If you love them, you start to worry. Luann is learning that painful lesson.
Luann is really worried about dear Mrs. Horner, her mentor and friend.I’m very interested in seeing how this story will develops and how it will affects Luann’s life. It’s also nice to see that she’s immediately worrid about Nancy’s health. Comical, but also nice to see.
Most 19 year olds consider their parents old. To them, old is old whether you’re 40 or 90. Of course, everything changes when THEY hit 40! I always tell any snarky teen girls I encounter “Sweetie, some day if you are lucky you’ll get to be my age and when you do I hope you look as good and are as happy as I am.” That usually shuts them down. They never consider their own passage of time. Of course in this case Luann isn’t being snarky—-she’s genuinely concerned.
Getting old su$%,I’m 68 and homebound and worse, parents all of 90 and living the life as best they can together still. Don’t forget Father’s Day is tomorrow.
It’s the question mark in Luann’s final statement that screws her up. At least in the first panel, Puddles looks happy and excited, kind of a rare thing in Luann’s world lately.
They talk about young people not thinking about their own mortality, as if they will never die or are assured of long lives. What’s really hard is when your parents begin to decline and you find yourself having to take care of the ones who did so much to care for you. It’s good to be able to repay them to some extent, but still hard to take.
lvlax 12 days ago
Bite your tongue, Luann. Nancy is not old! ;)
I hope Mrs. Horner makes it to at least 100.
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I wonder what next week’s arc will be about? Hopefully, something a little more uplifting.
e.professor 12 days ago
I hope Mrs. Horner will be alright. I went down on the last day of class, but mine was a heart attack and I’m half Mrs. Horner’s age. Constant medical tests after an event like that is not fun either.
Mordock999 Premium Member 12 days ago
Whoa.
Poor choice of words, Lu!
And a DARN good way to cut yourself OUT of your mother’s will. ;-)
J. Scarbrough 12 days ago
WOMP-WOMP-WOOMMMMP!!
kenhense 12 days ago
OUCH !!!!!
Enter.Name.Here 12 days ago
I would have guess 82. She seems to spry for her 90s. I know a couple of people who made it to 92, God rest their souls.
Wishingonastar 12 days ago
My Dad’s Mom and sister lived to 92. He’s 91 right now and I just brought hospice in because he is declining. He’ll be 92 on Halloween.
Joe1962 Premium Member 12 days ago
Luann think before you speak, especially when you talking to one of your parents.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 12 days ago
Pooh, I’m 86 and my Dr. just informed me that I could live to 120 if I wanted to.
Joe1962 Premium Member 12 days ago
Nancy is not that old!
Rhetorical_Question 12 days ago
Luann is 19 years old. To a third grader, Luann is ancient?
snsurone76 12 days ago
“Thanks a lot, ‘baby’! Now, go outside and play with Puddles!” BTW, Luann never did show Mrs. Horner Shannon’s story, did she?
beb01 11 days ago
So next week(s) Luann will be contemplating her imminent morality. Geez, get a boyfriend and follow the advice of the Beats, “Live fast, die young and leave a pretty corpse!” Overthinking that we all die is not going to help.
9thCapricorn 11 days ago
Our old folks prepare us younger folks for our inevitable deaths. We watch them get old, become frail, move slowly, health issues appear….then the passage and funeral/memorial services. We know what is coming. Part of our acceptance of our fate process.
Wilkins068 11 days ago
‘But you’re doing Ok, mom, right? Why dont you donate a kidney t Mrs. Horner?’
Will that be th next question?
Caldonia 11 days ago
Unbelievable, Luann.
French Persons Premium Member 11 days ago
Hoo boy…
TampaFanatic1 11 days ago
Ouch, really poor choice of words Lu! Next thing you know, you will be telling Nancy that things like getting Netflix through the mail, Facebook, Blockbuster, cable TV, Blackberry Curves etc.. are all from the dark ages along with anything else which is pre-2010.
ddl297 11 days ago
She cares about her mother, and cares about Mrs. Horner, too. The latter isn’t doing well, so Luann is checking on Mom! That’s LOVE!
The Joke Explainer Premium Member 11 days ago
Clearly she’s asking about her mother’s health as a possible kidney donor for Mrs. Horner.
xaingo 11 days ago
Isn’t that what those kids used to say to you Luann at that teaching job?
diverbelle 11 days ago
Teaching at 92?
GerryRoss 11 days ago
Mortality is the ultimate reality check.
tkspring 11 days ago
Couldn’t Mrs. Horner go on dialysis or is she too old for that? Idk, I’m asking in case someone out there knows.
Ellis97 11 days ago
92, huh? Mrs. Horner could pass any day now.
kingbrlee Premium Member 11 days ago
Nancy’s reply; I’m doing great, when do you think you’ll be moving out? We want to turn your bedroom into a den.
BJDucer 11 days ago
It certainly seems Luanne should know just the right thing NOT to say to her mother….but does so anyhow.
catsrule411 11 days ago
My dad made it to 94. He was the type that I was sure would make it to 100. But he had a couple of serious issues and was in a lot of pain so he decided it was time to go so he stopped fighting it.
ctolson 11 days ago
OUCH!
GirlGeek Premium Member 11 days ago
This was a genuine week, we need more weeks like this.
rshive 11 days ago
All adults look old when you’re Luann’s age.
lemonbaskt 11 days ago
maybe luann will fall in a ditch
preacherman Premium Member 11 days ago
Ooooo, that’s a bad/good comment that could get still get you in the doghouse.
BJShipley1 11 days ago
Wow, what an a-hole. Moreso since Luann still relies on her parents for survival.
cabalonrye 11 days ago
This is around that age that you start losing the older generation and realise that your parents are mortal and will die too. If you love them, you start to worry. Luann is learning that painful lesson.
mindjob 11 days ago
Gee thanks!
Aladar30 Premium Member 11 days ago
Luann is really worried about dear Mrs. Horner, her mentor and friend.I’m very interested in seeing how this story will develops and how it will affects Luann’s life. It’s also nice to see that she’s immediately worrid about Nancy’s health. Comical, but also nice to see.
eladee AKA Wally 11 days ago
Most 19 year olds consider their parents old. To them, old is old whether you’re 40 or 90. Of course, everything changes when THEY hit 40! I always tell any snarky teen girls I encounter “Sweetie, some day if you are lucky you’ll get to be my age and when you do I hope you look as good and are as happy as I am.” That usually shuts them down. They never consider their own passage of time. Of course in this case Luann isn’t being snarky—-she’s genuinely concerned.
Dani Rice 11 days ago
Old age starts early. Take care of yourself and make the most of what you have.
whelan_jj 11 days ago
Death is the one certain thing. Sorry, taxes, you come close but don’t make the cut.
rodney 11 days ago
I feel it. 58 and fighting getting old. Literally by joining an MMA gym and started cage fighting training.
McPurc 11 days ago
Getting old su$%,I’m 68 and homebound and worse, parents all of 90 and living the life as best they can together still. Don’t forget Father’s Day is tomorrow.
The Quiet One 11 days ago
Ohh not cool Luann.
KEA 11 days ago
42…92… all the same to kids
kmccjoe1 11 days ago
I see Nancy is very good at signing Greg’s name upside down.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 11 days ago
It’s good to see Luann showing concern for her mother.
mfought 11 days ago
at least the dog looks happy
David Huie Green ForceIsAUsefulFiction 11 days ago
Old age is ten years older than I happen to be. (Coming up on 80 being old.)
EXCALABUR 11 days ago
That’s gotta hurt
elbow macaroni 11 days ago
The mother looks 17.
nightflight 11 days ago
It’s the question mark in Luann’s final statement that screws her up. At least in the first panel, Puddles looks happy and excited, kind of a rare thing in Luann’s world lately.
the dorf 11 days ago
Luann sure has a way with words doesn’t she?
DaBump Premium Member 11 days ago
They talk about young people not thinking about their own mortality, as if they will never die or are assured of long lives. What’s really hard is when your parents begin to decline and you find yourself having to take care of the ones who did so much to care for you. It’s good to be able to repay them to some extent, but still hard to take.
lnrokr55 9 days ago
Ouch, everyone looks old when you’re young. ;-)
fourteenpeeves 9 days ago
Well,Puddles is feeling great today…..
Enoi 8 days ago
Duck, Luann!
missyhyattfan about 18 hours ago
Happy and surprised to get an update on Mrs. Horner :-)