I’ve been thinking I should do this for years, and maybe it’ll actually happen some day: I really need to set up some kind of reminder system to check in on the artists I like every year or so. Sometimes I remember naturally! Sometimes I stumble across a comic while buying other comics to remind me. And this one is from 2016! Anyway, this is my usual long-winded way of saying that I’ve always enjoyed Kelly’s comics and this one is no exception. It’s a mini comic with a lot going on, as Kelly starts off by saying that she’s a failure in many ways because she’s been laid off from several jobs. Which is a horrible way to determine whether or not you’re a loser (probably the happiest years of my life were when I was working different temp jobs until I got sick of them, quitting, then just living my life until I had to do it all again), but it sets the tone for a switch in Kelly’s life. She set up her own small business where she’d spend time with senior citizens, helping them with various tasks and just being around for them. She also spent lots and lots of hours setting up art shows, so that’s two things that are significantly more worthwhile in the big picture than various office jobs. Leaving out the whole “needing to pay the bills” aspect, which is always hanging over all of our heads, but it seems like she’s making it work. There are also a lot of short anecdotes and conversations, with an ending that made me feel actual emotions, so kudos to Kelly/shame on her for such a thing. It’s a hell of a comic, and here’s hoping that I actually remember to go back and buy some of her newer comics when I get my next paycheck. $6
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