Posts Tagged ‘bedtime story’
See? A happy ending. Well, not a sad ending, at least.
My son is headed off to college in about a week and a half, and I can’t help but notice that’s being reflected in the strips I’m working on right now. And I’m sure this theme will pop up in a few more strips, too.
I know, I know… the “empty nest” syndrome is such a cliche’. But there’s a reason cliches come into being.
Related Comics ¬
| Aug 4, 10 | Story’s End |
| Feb 23, 09 | A Bedtime Story |
| Feb 22, 10 | The Way-Back Machine |
| Sep 26, 11 | A Story Told To No One |
| Aug 9, 10 | Story’s End III |
This one was difficult because I wanted Davis to have a “storyteller” look to him. Unfortunately, a quick Google Image search told me that there is no definitive storyteller look. So I went with a combination of a couple of images, though my first sketch had him looking more Amish than communicative. (Actually, he still looks a little Amish to me.)
The ending to this isn’t going to be as bleak as I’ve painted it so far, but still, Ryan’s growing up and his parents are going to have to adjust to it.
Related Comics ¬
| Feb 22, 10 | The Way-Back Machine |
| Aug 4, 10 | Story’s End |
| Sep 26, 11 | A Story Told To No One |
| Aug 6, 10 | Story’s End II |
| Aug 11, 10 | Story’s End IV |
Okay, it’s just possible that this little story is influenced by the fact that my son is going off to college in about two weeks. Maybe.
Related Comics ¬
| Aug 4, 10 | Story’s End |
| Aug 11, 10 | Story’s End IV |
| Feb 23, 09 | A Bedtime Story |
| Aug 9, 10 | Story’s End III |
| Feb 22, 10 | The Way-Back Machine |
The bedtime stories go back to the very beginning of “Ryan’s Dad.” If you want to see what Ryan is talking about, check out the very first strip here.
I have to admit, I feel sorry for Davis in this one.
Related Comics ¬
| Feb 23, 09 | A Bedtime Story |
| Feb 22, 10 | The Way-Back Machine |
| Sep 26, 11 | A Story Told To No One |
| Aug 9, 10 | Story’s End III |
| Aug 6, 10 | Story’s End II |