Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for February 26, 2014

Bernice, sensible is not you! ;)

In the hands of Ms. Phelps, tea is supposed to seem dull… in the hands of Capt. Picard , it’s the “quick swish of Gatorade” before it’s time to “Engage!” ….– So, for all those saying that she was “hornswoggled” or “guilted” into doing it, this shows that it really was of her own accord …. It’s just that she’s got her own reason for doing it… – To a young teen, the appearance of a thing is crucial to it’s perception, and it’s “success” or “excitiement, attractiveness”.. To Ms. Phelps (and some others), One’s success, or contentment in life isn’t dependent upon what other people perceive you as….. quite handy, for her secret life as a “crime-fighting superheroine” and as the “Love Muse” to Mr. Fogarty!….. – But it’s no exaggeration that she really is sharing a mutual attraction for Mr. Fogarty…. They don’t let on about it, and they seem to enjoy it very much!…

IAJB: I wish Greg would get Ms. Phelps together with Mr. Fogarty again… That would be a great teaching moment for Bernice or any teenager: friendship is not dependent on age; it does depend on one’s good feelings for the other and vise versa… ;)

I guess “dull” is in the eye of the beholder… ;)

“…crochet some doilies.” Oh, that is Good!… ;)

“Between A Rock And A Dull Place”“Stuck In The Middle With Brew”“Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Tea Holder”or “Don’t Teas Me!”

Forty-five years ago I took my girl to my prom and her prom (two different schools). I remember the girl, the bands that played at both proms and what we did after prom for the week ends. We went our separate ways after graduation but no regrets. I’m now 62, a grand father and still with my wife after 39 years. But oh, the memories are still there.

Heheheh…actually, if I could afford it, I Would get a knitting machine (knitting and me are mutually exclusive!). But, I like to cross-stitch…people of all ages seem to like it… I can see Mrs. Horner teaching one of the characters how to do some needlework…maybe even Bernice! ;)

Brdshtt…I like your avatar (tell me its been up for days and I am just noticing it!) =-O

“I can knit in stereo now…” ;)

“Brought to you’ by… – Onus Teas… “Of all the Polly blend teas, Onus Tea was voted best! Polly Tea!…” – The Smart Toe… “You want to fit in , dontcha?”… – And by…Fallon Archie’s… “Shoes, prices , fashionable, sensible… and sometimes, at the same time!”….

“so now I have two. I can knit in stereo now…”^So that’s the secret to "Home Echo nomics….

Actually, tea can really be comforting…depends on which flavor you like. Personally, I like to drink some English Blend tea while the weather outside “is frightful.” We have a propane barbeque outside, and if we lose the electricity, we use that to make hot drinks. Cocoa is great, too! Now, Ms. Phelps, live a little and try a “hot toddy”… ;)

A textile and clothing production apparatus and home gym equipment, all in one!…

Goes to show you how much attention I pay to things… :P

Bernice, the prom isn’t until April. How do you know someone won’t ask you? Luann and Rosa have dates already because they have boyfriends, but not everyone has a boyfriend or girlfriend even in high school.

Also, can’t girls ask boys to the prom? It wasn’t done in my day, but I’d have thought things would have changed by now.

Nothing wrong with doing volunteer work either, but she obviously wants to go to the prom, and it seems early for her to give up on going.

My wife is a “Chai” fiend… I have to say it’s really good…

I’m having trouble getting the “Reply” button to work tonight =-O Just want to say, live2read, that I agree with you…knowing what I know now, I wouldn’t want to go back to being 17 years old, either! ;)

Knit one, Korg two….. – Or is it Singer one, Pearl Drums, too?…

This Ms Phelps character is much. Most of Luann’s cast hits home a little better.

Now writing of teas, I think I shall make me another cup and continue to read one of my favorite novels…’nite all ;)

And where the money is concerned, it seems pretty practical to learn, to boot!…

While we’re still on the subject of tea, my mall here is getting a tea place called Teavana, where they have many different flavors of tea. And right next to it will be the Nestle Tollhouse Cafe, where it will be moving—for the SECOND time. Sigh. . . But, cookies and tea—the perfect combination, don’t you think?

Snickerdoodles, too!

Yeah, I’d better go and check on my kitchen. Don’t want to be neglectful….

Aaannnnd, cue the return of Zane!

You’re doing the good deed because your partner Delta has guilted you into doing it.

on the other hand, when you get excited to be boiling tea, there may be something wrong somewhere

She must be hiding the Long Island Ice Tea.

Run far, run fast.

Yes! I hope you’re right!

Ah SO. The REAL Reason Bernie’s NOT Going to the Prom!

And its NOT because She Wants to Feed the Needy out of the Sheer “Goodness” of Her Heart. BAH!

ASK Your Self WHY No One’s Asked YOU to the Prom, Bernski.

Couldn’t Find Anybody There that was Your “TYPE,” or Something?

Never Got Over that “Zane Guy,” Huh?

And Fer Cripes Sake: Tea? EXCITING?!!? PLEASE!

Here. TRY a Triple Shot of Espresso! It’ll CHANGE Your ATTITUDE and Straighten Your Hair! I MEAN, Heart!

Chance to add a new character.Go and ask a guy to the prom.

You’re at the event horizon! RUN, BERNICE, RUN!!!

For those who have been reading Luann for a long time, whatever happened to the guy in the wheelchair Bernie was really serious about years ago? It would be cool if he showed up now and she went to the prom with him.

Depends completely upon your point of view and that is a truth that everyone comes to grips with eventually. What makes a thing exciting is your enjoyment of it.

Tea? YUK…Tea is EVERYTHING boring……

…has it not occurred to Bernice to go to prom alone? Learn to have a good time and make your own fun without having to depend on somebody else? It’s a party, for heaven’s sake – enjoy it!

I’ll admit I’ve missed that. Still, they do work together, Bernice is opening up to her, people do mature, and attitudes do change.

And besides, that point is rather secondary to my main point. I could have just as easily said Delta, or some other “sensible” person.

Proms make terrible first dates. Of course it’s still a ways off, but if she wants to go, she needs a bo.

I’m surprised one of you hasn’t yet dug up the strip where Phelps lets her hair down and gets frisky on the dance floor with Fogarty.

BTW, Earl Grey rocks!

Surely there is some one compatible to ask her to the prom.

Dave – strips are written well before that. I would place that theory in the NFW category. And Greg remains the overwhelming primary author his strip. That’s a fact.

Show Miz P out of a bikini???Be still, my beating heart

Too bad Greg didn’t put some interesting words in Mrs. Phelps diplomas on the back wall. Sometimes he does take advantage of such opportunities.

This previous strip with Phelps & Fogarty indicates that older single adults can have some sort of sex drive. However, teenagers consider that type of “being horny” to be “boring.” We live in a strange universe…

Whatever the realities of office-brewed tea and skipping prom, Miss Phelps is presenting a picture to Bernice that seems to resemble boredom to a suspicious degree….

Speaking as a teaholic, I don’t find it a dull thing. Tea gives out a “timed-release” of caffeine where coffee bombs my nerves in a mass attack.Dull? Probably people do find me thus but I enjoy life without the need for excitement all the time.

Run Bernice, Run, you just got glimpse into the future if you don’t stop letting Mother Teresa Delta guilt you into things you could care less about. If you were a guy, I’d say " grow a set" then tell Delta you’re not interested in her agenda.

Bernie, THIS IS WHAT THEY CALL AN “EPIPHANY.”

" I think that Bernice will have a major role in it from all the prom talk taking place around her."-After reading your comment, the picture of a forlorn and rejected Ox and a lonely Bernice finding each other at the prom for friendship and conversation seems possible.

Most proms don’t require dates anymore, do they? That’s so archaic!

Personally, I like to start the morning with a few cups of Irish breakfast tea and then switch to Scottish breakfast tea (a malty, slightly smokey tea) for most of the rest of the workday, and then finish off the afternoon and the evening with the really smokey tea, Lapsang Souchong. That’s neither here not there for Bernice, however, since now that she know that Phelps is a tea drinker, she resolves from now on to drink only coffee. And Scotch.

I predict that Les will invite her to the Prom. She will first refuse, but after gnashing of teeth about being sensible, she will later accept.

Brewing tea is exciting only when you spike it with rum, whiskey or brandy and make it into a hot toddy! ☺

Bernice!! Get out there and find a date NOW!!

turned out it was not Churchill though.

Bernice – get your butt to that store, BUY that damn dress (the sexy one you loved) and GO TO YOUR PROM!Go Stag if you must, but GO!Drag Delta if necessary, but GO!DO NOT MISS that dance – it will be your final hurrah to being a high-school TEEN-Ager, for cryin’ out loud…

“I think it is possible she ends up going with Les.”

Les?! :P

There was an old episode of “Good Eats” (Food Network) that focused all on tea, and especially how to tell the different cuts (such as what is “black cut” and others) and different tea styles ‘round the world, and what gives them that flavor. – In anyone else’s presentation, it’d be like watching cheese be cultured… – In Alton Brown’s hands, it’s entertaining , and informative. Mostly because he’s not some “I’ve been to Food College, so I’ll educate you and make you almost as good as me”….

Someone as dull as Mrs Phelps was never invited to prom, run bernice

I am not surprised that nobody has invited Bernice to the prom. She is blunt and insensitive.