I started this comic last year when in just a few days, I had several ice cold brushes with the inevitability of death. I suddenly had to ask myself, what would I do if I knew my time was running out?
Perfect medium for this story. More charming and engrossing than a text story would likely have been. Your visual style is delightfully attractive to read.
What a rollercoaster, Candy. So happy it all worked out (phew!). Although it seems there's still a doggy shaped itch in there that might need scratching!!!?
My Goodness Candy! What an intense time for you, I’m so glad you’re ok. And I’m sorry for your loss. Comics can be a great way to process things, can’t they? The snow was such a great visual all the way through!
Perfect medium for this story. More charming and engrossing than a text story would likely have been. Your visual style is delightfully attractive to read.
Aw thanks, Cliff!
Such a powerful cartoon.
And I never knew you had Maria in your name. 😊
You should still get a dog. 🐶
I should inform my husband that Substack has reached a consensus about me having a dog
What a rollercoaster, Candy. So happy it all worked out (phew!). Although it seems there's still a doggy shaped itch in there that might need scratching!!!?
Wrapped myself up in your story. Thank you. Get a pet.
Haha thanks, Barbara!
My Goodness Candy! What an intense time for you, I’m so glad you’re ok. And I’m sorry for your loss. Comics can be a great way to process things, can’t they? The snow was such a great visual all the way through!
Thank you, I wouldn't have thought of the snow if it hadn't been for a prompt in Jane Porter's comics class where we always have Sensory Week
https://janeporter.co.uk/comics
I loved Jane’s comics class when I did it! Must do it again!
I try to just roll on to the next term, otherwise I find it hard to make comics
Wow - it’s all there…life and death and the depth and sorrow and suspense so clearly, succinctly and lightly expressed in comic form. Who needs a dog?
Meeeee 😭
Ang ganda! I'm glad you're okay 😀 Stay healthy so you can draw more comics!
Salamat, Pixie!
I’m so glad you’re ok. This was so beautiful. And get a dog!
So good to this this in full - a perfectly paced emotional rollercoaster! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
It needed time to think about v the emotional beats
You nailed it!
Oh Candy - I felt so much for you whilst reading this. So incredibly powerful. You're SUCH a star.
Thanks for posting Candy. Just had first solid meal tonight after cancer surgery on July 30. Why not get a dog?
And your profile description! Whaaaa!
Aw Frank, hugs to you. I hope you feel better and better.
Crikey!! Glad you're OK!
I'm okay, thanks. This happened last winter.
This is so powerful and heartfelt. I still think you need a dog!! 🐕
I doooooooooo
Gorgeous. ps you should get a dog.
Candy ~ this made me cry. The blizzard at your desk. You’ve absolutely nailed it. Brilliant brilliant brilliant. And I’m so glad you’re ok xxxxxx
I'm glad too! Life can feel so fragile
Love this ❤️ Such emotional turmoil but the ending 😂