The other day I downloaded the photos form my phone onto my computer and amongst them were several from when dad was in the hospital. There were three photos one after another that when lined up looked like a dolly movement that a film-camera makes.
    This got me to thinking because in a sense the photos looked like a storyboard or a comic book. I started looking over my other photos. I did some google searches. I sent emails out to a few comic book professionals I know.
    So now, a few days later I’ve decided that I’m making a documentary-comicbook about Dad. It’s going to span from two days ago until its time for me to go to graduate school.
     I know it sounds odd but non-fiction books have a strong following. Lookup “Maus” or “Mom’s Cancner.” Both are amazing graphic novels.
I talked to mom and dad about my idea and both were willing to be my film subjects. I’m shooting it just like a I would a documentary on film, only instead I’m using a regular camera and am dealing with still images.
      I’m really excited about this and I think its going to work out well. On top of that I think Dad’s story is an interesting one and one that I want to tell. I also have some emotional stuff I’m trying to sort through and I think this will be a good therapeutic exercise for that.