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 1 month ago
If only…
BasilBruce about 1 month ago
For a moment I thought Rod Serling was going to come out of there.
Formedras about 1 month ago
Wow. Even Rat can be legitimately nice sometimes.
ChristineFoxdale about 1 month ago
inferior blurry screen. . .
Cornelius Noodleman about 1 month ago
It’s the adoora borealis!
Cheapskate0 about 1 month 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 1 month ago
There are many ways to lose someone.
iggyman about 1 month ago
Pleasant dreams, Pig.
hariseldon59 about 1 month 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 1 month ago
Is that The Scary Door?
David_the_CAD about 1 month ago
For those who believe, you have a chance to talk to them whenever you want.
_lounger_ about 1 month ago
sweet
grassler about 1 month ago
he got a chance to see the other side beyond the veil
markkahler52 about 1 month ago
Sometimes…yes…just leave ’em alone….
minty_Joe about 1 month ago
“Dreamer” by Supertramp comes to mind.
west genny about 1 month ago
what a lovely dream to have
orinoco womble about 1 month ago
“Please don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me! Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping…”
k8zhd about 1 month ago
Oh, this made me cry and cry!
chris_o42 about 1 month ago
Brought tears to my eyes. Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven Mom.
James Wolfenstein about 1 month ago
My mother was in that dream… I couldn’t get a word in edgewise all night! :D
judirapelje about 1 month ago
Thank you so much…wonderful comic strip today!!!!
Ellis97 about 1 month ago
Gee Rat, that’s awfully decent of you.
Croc Holliday about 1 month ago
I’ve lost many people along the way.
Maybe becoming a trail guide wasn’t such a good idea………………
Croc Holliday about 1 month ago
Also, Happy Day you mothers. :)
anamchara42 about 1 month ago
Now I’m sitting here crying.
Sir Isaac about 1 month ago
The famous SciFi writer Kilgoe Trout maintained that mirrors were leaks into alternate universes which is what he called them….“Leaks.”
jannichols2000 about 1 month ago
This brings some tears. Good idea, Rat; don’t wake Pig!
Count Olaf Premium Member about 1 month 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 1 month ago
Pearls and tears, usually not so much…
[Unnamed Reader - bddb15] about 1 month ago
Beautiful. I always read pig.
RitaGB about 1 month ago
So sweet!
josballard about 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago
It appears Rat is evolving as a character. Good decision, Pastis!
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 1 month 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 1 month ago
Well done, Stephan. I’m not an overly emotional dude, but this one did tug a bit…
KageKat about 1 month ago
Ah, so Rat does occasionally have a heart.
oish about 1 month ago
But when the dreamers get woke, it becomes a political battle.
ladykat about 1 month ago
This strip hits close to home.
royq27 about 1 month ago
Rat being nice! Must be some kind of special family day…
jlsnell327 about 1 month 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 1 month ago
Not that dream at least…..
nednewbie about 1 month ago
darned allergies…
Aviatrexx Premium Member about 1 month 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 1 month ago
I had a last chat with all my loved ones, but they were silent on the matter.
mousefumanchu Premium Member about 1 month ago
I wish.
Rocky Premium Member about 1 month ago
Quite possibly the greatest comics strip of all time. Thank you, Sir.
HunterZero000 about 1 month ago
… Now I’m just sad
SteveHL about 1 month ago
I also am for your losses, Cheapskate0.
LJZ Premium Member about 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago
youtube .com /watch?v=EcPsB6PwaiE
James Noury Premium Member about 1 month ago
Oh how I wish I could apologize for not being better to them.
jadem308 about 1 month ago
I wish
eddi-TBH about 1 month ago
Mother’s Day memories.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 1 month 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 1 month ago
Mm, yes, that would be wonderful.
Aladar30 Premium Member about 1 month ago
Sometimes Rat is an amazing friend.
phobos about 1 month 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 1 month ago
There are so many friends I miss.
El-Kabong about 1 month ago
They cannot come back to you but you can go to them.
rogthedodge1 about 1 month ago
“Do like Toulouse Lautrec?” “I don’t like to lose anybody.”
amaryllis2 Premium Member about 1 month 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 29 days ago
Panel eight: “The sleeper has awakened.”