Like Freddy and the Dreamers? Fun Fact: Peter Noone, Herman of Herman’s Hermits, told the story on his SiriusXM that Freddy Garrity, Freddy of the group, was the Noone family milk man. The group would close out a gig at a pub and Freddy would go to the dairy hook the horse to the wagon and make the deliveries before going home for the day. Cool story
My first Mother’s Day without my daughter, my first born. She died very unexpectedly in Nov. and had just turned 49. If only I could talk to her one more time.
A very sensitive, thoughtful strip for those who have lost someone, especially mothers. Nice Job, Stephan. You’ll be hard-pressed to do better next year.
And kudos on the universality of the last line. We need the dreamers to progress; don’t wake them prematurely. Life will do that soon enough.
You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into…
I frequently dream about dogs I had long ago, and I’m always aware of my current age, so I am always amazed (in the dreams) that this or that pet can be 45 or whatever years old. Being that I’m aware of my current age in dreams, when I find myself back in a school situation, I think “How can I be in high school again? I’m 71 years old!”. Same thing in a dream last night: I was “me” but my parents were talking to me like I was a teenager! As for today’s comic, my problem is that if I could speak to my parents or grandparents again, there are so many things that I want to ask them about that “one last chance” wouldn’t give me near enough time!
Just talked to my Mom. She’s 92 and going pretty strong. She’ll outlive me, I imagine. Her mother lived in three centuries, born in 1898 and died in 2001.
BE THIS GUY about 2 months ago
If only…
BasilBruce about 2 months ago
For a moment I thought Rod Serling was going to come out of there.
Formedras about 2 months ago
Wow. Even Rat can be legitimately nice sometimes.
ChristineFoxdale about 2 months ago
inferior blurry screen. . .
Cornelius Noodleman about 2 months ago
It’s the adoora borealis!
Cheapskate0 about 2 months ago
Of the many people I lost in this life, this last two years, I lost a step daughter, and then her mother.
This strip is just a little bit too close to home.
orinoco womble about 2 months ago
There are many ways to lose someone.
iggyman about 2 months ago
Pleasant dreams, Pig.
hariseldon59 about 2 months ago
At first I was afraid that the door might contain a closet full of anxieties. I’m happy that wasn’t the direction Pastis took. Very nice strip.
Purple People Eater about 2 months ago
Is that The Scary Door?
David_the_CAD about 2 months ago
For those who believe, you have a chance to talk to them whenever you want.
_lounger_ about 2 months ago
sweet
grassler about 2 months ago
he got a chance to see the other side beyond the veil
markkahler52 about 2 months ago
Sometimes…yes…just leave ’em alone….
minty_Joe about 2 months ago
“Dreamer” by Supertramp comes to mind.
west genny about 2 months ago
what a lovely dream to have
orinoco womble about 2 months ago
“Please don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me! Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping…”
k8zhd about 2 months ago
Oh, this made me cry and cry!
chris_o42 about 2 months ago
Brought tears to my eyes. Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven Mom.
James Wolfenstein about 2 months ago
My mother was in that dream… I couldn’t get a word in edgewise all night! :D
judirapelje about 2 months ago
Thank you so much…wonderful comic strip today!!!!
Ellis97 about 2 months ago
Gee Rat, that’s awfully decent of you.
Croc Holliday about 2 months ago
I’ve lost many people along the way.
Maybe becoming a trail guide wasn’t such a good idea………………
Croc Holliday about 2 months ago
Also, Happy Day you mothers. :)
anamchara42 about 2 months ago
Now I’m sitting here crying.
Sir Isaac about 2 months ago
The famous SciFi writer Kilgoe Trout maintained that mirrors were leaks into alternate universes which is what he called them….“Leaks.”
jannichols2000 about 2 months ago
This brings some tears. Good idea, Rat; don’t wake Pig!
Count Olaf Premium Member about 2 months ago
Like Freddy and the Dreamers? Fun Fact: Peter Noone, Herman of Herman’s Hermits, told the story on his SiriusXM that Freddy Garrity, Freddy of the group, was the Noone family milk man. The group would close out a gig at a pub and Freddy would go to the dairy hook the horse to the wagon and make the deliveries before going home for the day. Cool story
Jeffin Premium Member about 2 months ago
Pearls and tears, usually not so much…
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] about 2 months ago
Beautiful. I always read pig.
RitaGB about 2 months ago
So sweet!
josballard about 2 months ago
If this is Pig’s last chance, does that mean that he won’t be with them when he goes?
Goat from PBS about 2 months ago
I wonder who Pig is describing in his sleep. The way he talks, it makes it sound like he has kids.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Mr. Organization about 2 months ago
It appears Rat is evolving as a character. Good decision, Pastis!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 2 months ago
Rat being decent for once. For anyone whose mother has passed on , I pray for comfort to you all this Mother’s Day
Packratjohn Premium Member about 2 months ago
Well done, Stephan. I’m not an overly emotional dude, but this one did tug a bit…
KageKat about 2 months ago
Ah, so Rat does occasionally have a heart.
oish about 2 months ago
But when the dreamers get woke, it becomes a political battle.
ladykat about 2 months ago
This strip hits close to home.
royq27 about 2 months ago
Rat being nice! Must be some kind of special family day…
jlsnell327 about 2 months ago
My first Mother’s Day without my daughter, my first born. She died very unexpectedly in Nov. and had just turned 49. If only I could talk to her one more time.
raybarb44 about 2 months ago
Not that dream at least…..
nednewbie about 2 months ago
darned allergies…
Aviatrexx Premium Member about 2 months ago
A very sensitive, thoughtful strip for those who have lost someone, especially mothers. Nice Job, Stephan. You’ll be hard-pressed to do better next year.
And kudos on the universality of the last line. We need the dreamers to progress; don’t wake them prematurely. Life will do that soon enough.
zeexenon about 2 months ago
I had a last chat with all my loved ones, but they were silent on the matter.
mousefumanchu Premium Member about 2 months ago
I wish.
Rocky Premium Member about 2 months ago
Quite possibly the greatest comics strip of all time. Thank you, Sir.
HunterZero000 about 2 months ago
… Now I’m just sad
SteveHL about 2 months ago
I also am for your losses, Cheapskate0.
LJZ Premium Member about 2 months ago
You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension: a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into…
- Rod SerlingWF11 about 2 months ago
I frequently dream about dogs I had long ago, and I’m always aware of my current age, so I am always amazed (in the dreams) that this or that pet can be 45 or whatever years old. Being that I’m aware of my current age in dreams, when I find myself back in a school situation, I think “How can I be in high school again? I’m 71 years old!”. Same thing in a dream last night: I was “me” but my parents were talking to me like I was a teenager! As for today’s comic, my problem is that if I could speak to my parents or grandparents again, there are so many things that I want to ask them about that “one last chance” wouldn’t give me near enough time!
JPuzzleWhiz about 2 months ago
youtube .com /watch?v=EcPsB6PwaiE
James Noury Premium Member about 2 months ago
Oh how I wish I could apologize for not being better to them.
jadem308 about 2 months ago
I wish
eddi-TBH about 2 months ago
Mother’s Day memories.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 2 months ago
Just talked to my Mom. She’s 92 and going pretty strong. She’ll outlive me, I imagine. Her mother lived in three centuries, born in 1898 and died in 2001.
John Jorgensen about 2 months ago
Mm, yes, that would be wonderful.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Sometimes Rat is an amazing friend.
phobos about 2 months ago
I miss my wife. I wish I could have a conversation with her again. The hallucinations I see of her are not anything like the real version
glowing-steak32 about 2 months ago
There are so many friends I miss.
El-Kabong about 2 months ago
They cannot come back to you but you can go to them.
rogthedodge1 about 2 months ago
“Do like Toulouse Lautrec?” “I don’t like to lose anybody.”
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 2 months ago
Powerful. Thank you.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 1 month ago
This is beautiful, Stephan.❤️
mholding about 1 month ago
I want to have that dream
fourteenpeeves about 1 month ago
Definitely do not wake him up
spikelovesmusic about 1 month ago
This reflects one of humanity’s deepest longings.
Swirls Before Pine about 1 month ago
Panel eight: “The sleeper has awakened.”