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Susan Marks's avatar

Such a great start and a juicy long chapter. I loved the posture of Dom in the kitchen. I can’t wait to read more!

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Thank you. That came from my Dad Diary stuff. I’ll be publishing a behind the scenes post soon that shows how my project morphed from the Dad Diary to Croneville Carnival. (I like alliteration a bit too much!)

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Simone Senisin's avatar

Love it. Thanks. I can relate to the bloody paper work for Dad, and the flannelette shirts 😄 🤦‍♀️🙏💜

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Ha. Thank you. Yeah the paperwork ugh!!! I’m wearing one of the flannel shirts right now!

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Simone Senisin's avatar

🤣❤️ Yeah my sister and her two daughters took one as well … 🙏🏼

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

There is something cozy and safe about flannel shirts isn’t there?

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Simone Senisin's avatar

😊👍

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Karen Novak's avatar

Wonderfully honest and touching. I love the way you draw.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Thank you so much. I'm glad it speaks to you.

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Margreet de Heer's avatar

Powerful.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Thank you. That means a lot coming from you!

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Heather Marano's avatar

Donna I love this so much.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Thanks, Heather!

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Laura La Sottile's avatar

💗My Dad died in November, so this was apropos

Awesome Art

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Oh, so sorry for your loss. We really can feel like orphans at any age! Thank you.

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Jennifer's avatar

Thoughtful and timely for me. Thanks for sharing your art and experience. I like the idea of comic journaling.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it! The adventure is yet to begin! 😀

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Mariah Burton Nelson's avatar

So good! Love the art, the humor, the story. So relatable. How does one prepare for Cronehood? Can’t wait for next episodes.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Thanks, Mariah! Just asking the question is a good start. We don't think too much about life transitions in our culture, because we don't have any rituals perhaps. I don't know. But I think it's important to recognize and plan for these big life changes.

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Donna Druchunas's avatar

Oh so sorry for your losses. That’s hard. My mom is 85 and probably will outlive me she’s in such good health. The wall of the dead, I call it. The ghosts will be coming back again later in the story!

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