I had the same problem with my shoelace being untied until I started using Velcro. That didn’t work as now one of my straps are always flopping around.
Darlene was a regular in the beginning and pretty much competed with Wendy for Norman’s attention. A big THANK YOU Kevin for resurrecting this well liked character. You’ve answered my prayer to see her again!
Mrs. Hatley is very human like. I don’t think she’s anyone we know, but makes me wonder if Jim Scancarelli uses people he personally knows for inclusion in his strip?
Her name is Toast!