Author Archives: Shannon Menu

Tuesday July 7, 2026

Lynn's Comments: In reality, my mom had bowel cancer. Her surgery was extensive, and it left her with a body that didn’t work the way it used to. This, too, became an adventure as she learned how to live with a colostomy and a new diet.

Tuesday June 30, 2026

Lynn's Comments: This was true. Both my brother and I were living in Ontario, and, in order to see our parents through this difficult time, we had to take turns flying out to Vancouver. This was difficult for everyone. We had to take time off work or take work with us. Our parents didn’t want to be a “burden.”

Monday June 29, 2026

Lynn's Comments: My mother was a real stoic. She went through some incredible surgeries and long recoveries, but I never heard her complain. She considered it all an adventure. She was an amazing woman.

Friday June 26, 2026

Lynn's Comments: My dad was a jeweller. For my 15th birthday, he gave me a black diamond ring and said these exact words. So much of what went on in the comic strip was taken from my life past and present. I denied that Elly Patterson was me…but there certainly were similarities!