About May 2024

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by on July 11, 2025 at 5:02 pm

ON JOY A four panel comic in pink and magenta. In the first panel, Emily has coffee with a friend sitting on an outdoor patio, both of them laughing. The narration begins “there are countless horrors in this world—but sometimes you get to grab coffee with a friend.” In the second panel, a wide variety of snacks sit out on a park table with people talking indistinctly off panel. The narration continues “or have a picnic with near strangers because you all made a zine about a grocery store.” In the third panel, Emily and Em stand around a bubbling pot on the stove, Em laughing as Emily continues to prep food. The narration continues “or invite a friend over to make dinner and catch up on our lives.” In the last panel, Emily sits looking out the window with her back to the camera. The narration concludes “or simple remember how much love life can be full of.” -- ON READY A four panel comic in green and magenta. In the first panel, Emily holds her phone up: a text is visible on the lockscreen from her Dad, informing her of her uncle’s death. The narration begins “the news arrives via text, shortly after waking up.” In the second panel, we see Emily staring at her phone, brow furrowed and expression dour. The narration continues “the world feels still, waiting to take its next breath, and I don’t know what to do.” In the third panel, Emily turns over in bed, looking into the distance as she curled under the covers. The narration continues “I can’t seem to cry. Grief is weird, I’ve been learning, and will continue to learn.” In the last panel, hours later, Emily stands over an ironing board, sobbing and covering her face. The narration concludes “but eventually, hours later, the crash comes. No amount of anticipation can soften the blow.” -- ON RESULT A four panel comic in magenta and green. In the first panel, a whisk stirs a bowl of batter. The narration begins “try something new.” In the second panel, a hand holds a small dish, upturned and pouring seeds and herbs. The narration continues “for myself. For my friends.” In the third panel, a hand holds a toothpick over a loaf, steaming, the toothpick clean, testing the doneness of the loaf. The narration continues “it won’t be perfect. But it will stil be good.” In the last panel, hands hold two pieces of cake, specked with poppyseeds. The narration concludes “the result. My effort.”

Thanks as always for reading. See you next week.

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