Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 28, 2011

Trudeau may have been one of the first writers to show married people in bed together in the comics, and he also influenced other comic writers.

Just wondering before its over, how was your Black History Month? It’s always nice to see someone find her groove … in front of the record store.

“As the kid goes for broke …” she thought.

I can remember Dagwood and Blondie in bed together way back in the 70’s, but even before that, Fred and Wilma were seen in bed on national TV.

As for unmarried couples in bed in the comics, the only one that comes to mind on a regular basis is Jane’s World, but I think I’ve also seen it once in Liberty Meadows.

Oh, as to your comment yesterday - sorry, Lou. It Is What It Is.

But I admit that it’s a little scary that Mike models himself after me.

Never turn down a buddy. They need to talk.

Does BD still drink?

Nice to see an update on Ray. I wonder if he’s a Top or an SGM by now?

Yay for time zone difference fun.

Buddy in Nebraska: “You hung up on me yesterday!” Me in Germany: “Oh. Yeah, I think I remember the phone ringing at 2am. What did I say?” Buddy in Nebraska: “You said ‘I’m REALLY tired!” and hung up.” Me: “Yeah. Sounds about right.”

^ I’m afraid I’ve done the same to friends. Sometimes it is hard to remember that time difference until the phone rings. I liked it better when the Earth was flat and the Sun came up and set at the same time wherever you were.

Honey, my bro is heading back to the zone. I’m pretty sure you’ll be alive tomorrow.

A Marine came in the store last night in his Dress Blues. They’re getting more impressive with decorations lately. Thank a veteran you know.

They are getting more generous too with the decorations. Helps with recruitment.

Blondie & Dagwood were in bed in the T-ju-n- b-bles years ago.

My hat’s off for Sunday’s satire on Brian Williams in Doonebury. I sent a note to NBC Nightly News urging that Brian stop acting like an MC at a testimonial dinner and more like a professional newsman. Keep up the good work

15 MINUTES!? Is that all! Honey, you might as well just let him go and have a beer with his bud. Turn up the electric blanket and just snuggle into it and get some good z’s. After all it’s not like your’re just getting to know each other!