February 4, 2026
Dear Liza,
You know that Auntie Bridgett Spicer writes a comic called Auntie Beeswax, which is published twice a month in the Portland newspaper, The Willamette Week.
Well now, 182 those cartoons are all together in a beautiful new book! “Auntie Beeswax: Beehives and Cat Puke” will be available at lots of bookshops all over Portland. It will sell for $14.99, which is about 12 cents a cartoon. Such a deal!
The Release Party will be February 21st at Rose City Comics, on Mississippi Avenue, right next door to GiftyKitty, where Bridgett sells her artwork. Donna, the manager, is arranging a fine party. So exciting!!
And you know that this spring and summer will be packed with street fairs, Comic Cons, and book signing events, so lots of folks will be able to see ( and buy) the book! These are always exhausting, but we meet so many wonderful folks, it’s always fun.
Auntie Beeswax is a cheerful, quirky lady who keeps bees, chickens, and way too many cats. She spends her days caring for her critters, helping her neighbors, and trying to get her grumpy niece Mallory to see the Sunnyside of life.
I am looking forward to a busy, cheerful spring time. And I’ll bring your copy of Beehives and Cat Puke in my suitcase when we come to visit.
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 