Sweet Pepper Babysitting

by Caite McNeil | Mar 10, 2025 | Essays | 6 comments

Since 2017, The Sunlight Press has eagerly examined ways different people turn to the light. We are so excited to debut a mini-graphic memoir to show how one creative presented her personal epiphany. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

by Caite McNeil

About the Author

Caite McNeil

Caite McNeil is an English teacher, writer, editor and cartoonist living in Midcoast Maine with her family. Her work has appeared in the LA Times, Iowa Review, Tahoma Review, At Length Magazine, and elsewhere. See more of her work at caitemcneil.com.

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6 Comments

Joyce on March 10, 2025 at 8:28 am
Caite McNeil – this. is. just. what. I. needed. On any Monday, but especially this groggy Monday of spring-forward-but-later-sunrise (here in the Mid-Atlantic – you’ll be brighter earlier than us, but still…) I’ll be sharing this with an artist/poet friend to encourage her to find her own joy!
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- Caite Mcneil on March 12, 2025 at 6:34 am
  Thank you, Joyce. I’m so glad my comic found you and brought you joy.
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KathIE on March 10, 2025 at 10:54 am
Caite McNeil – This is such a charming and original story. I love your illustrations and am looking forward to making this lovely jammy compote soon.
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- Caite Mcneil on March 12, 2025 at 6:35 am
  Than you, KathIE. Let me know how it turns out!
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Mary Alice dixon on March 10, 2025 at 11:03 am
Oooh, Caite, what a lovely creative mix. I can taste the joy.
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- Caite Mcneil on March 12, 2025 at 6:36 am
  Thank you, Mary. I’m so glad the comic brought you joy. It was really fun to make.
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