My throat got tight reading it. I remember those Garbage Pail Kids cards—the weird, gross feeling of holding them, the dumb thrill of it. But your story… it completely rewires what that memory means.
That card. "Keepin' Quiet Kevin." It’s not a card. It’s a relic. It’s the absolute joy of who Evan was and the brutal, empty silence left behind, all held in this stupid piece of cardboard.
And when I got to the part about the inscription—"EVAN! I MISS YOU"—I had to put my phone down for a second. How does something so simple feel so heavy? It’s like Kevin Smith wasn't just signing a card; he was acknowledging a life, a passion that got away from him, too. He was sharing the loss with you.
It’s crazy how the biggest, most impossible feelings get trapped in a little, physical thing. A Garbage Pail Kid card. It’s the perfect, most messed-up, beautiful container for all of it.
Thank you for telling us about Evan. I’m so sorry.
I have been able to meet and interview Kevin Smith, he is truly such a gem of a human, always appreciative and encouraging of every artist. This is a beautiful story and example of how he really felt that for one of his biggest fans!
You broke my heart with this gut-wrenching piece! Beautifully rendered.I feel for you. I can imagine what it must be like to lose a beloved spouse...well, no, thank God, I canNOT imagine it! Be well.
I am sitting here just gutted by this.
My throat got tight reading it. I remember those Garbage Pail Kids cards—the weird, gross feeling of holding them, the dumb thrill of it. But your story… it completely rewires what that memory means.
That card. "Keepin' Quiet Kevin." It’s not a card. It’s a relic. It’s the absolute joy of who Evan was and the brutal, empty silence left behind, all held in this stupid piece of cardboard.
And when I got to the part about the inscription—"EVAN! I MISS YOU"—I had to put my phone down for a second. How does something so simple feel so heavy? It’s like Kevin Smith wasn't just signing a card; he was acknowledging a life, a passion that got away from him, too. He was sharing the loss with you.
It’s crazy how the biggest, most impossible feelings get trapped in a little, physical thing. A Garbage Pail Kid card. It’s the perfect, most messed-up, beautiful container for all of it.
Thank you for telling us about Evan. I’m so sorry.
Thank you so much for such a moving and well thought out comment. I truly appreciate you reading. You really get it. ((HUGS))
I have been able to meet and interview Kevin Smith, he is truly such a gem of a human, always appreciative and encouraging of every artist. This is a beautiful story and example of how he really felt that for one of his biggest fans!
I just love this so much. Thank you for this piece.
Thank you for reading!
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I remember those cards! I’m pretty sure my mom realized how horrible they were and promptly threw them away🫠
Having your husband die sucks I’m so sorry you had to go through that🫶🏻
Loved this. I lost my partner last year and the importance of some objects and just remembering is always hard to explain to people.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Last year? Still so fresh. ((HUGS))
Thank you. I'm sorry for your loss as well. Fresh or not, it still feels like an unfair eternity.
Indeed
Loved this
Thanks!
I wasn’t sure where this was going for a bit. So very touching. 🤠dB
Thank you!
You broke my heart with this gut-wrenching piece! Beautifully rendered.I feel for you. I can imagine what it must be like to lose a beloved spouse...well, no, thank God, I canNOT imagine it! Be well.