Thanks for this, Brian. I speed-wrote a whole picture book manuscript yesterday (which I’m scared to look at now, haha) in anticipation of today’s probable coma state. I’m making a promise to myself this time around to not let Trump to have a hold on my daily mood, attention, or output. (Starting tomorrow.)
You're right - it's not the same as 2016. We were so naive then, and I came up with that "militant optimist" phrase that helped me get through the next four years. I don't know that it will help this time. Ugh.
I needed to read this today. I feel the same- like I want to scream and shout and also curl up in a ball and cry. But I also feel in some ways- nothing has changed. Our world is deeply flawed and we still need stories to try to make it better for generations to come. And thus- it’s time to work
Thank you for the flowers and the encouragement Brian. I live in the uk and I feel like crawling under the covers and curling up in the foetal position for the next forever, so I can only imagine how many Americans must be feeling right now. I need to do some drawing ✨💛
I'm new to your Substack and so glad I found it. Thank you for this. I am an illustrator too and it is so fun seeing how illustrators write and draw how they feel. It brings me joy. And I know it will continue to bring me joy during this next season of life. We are on this rollercoaster together.
Thanks for this, Brian. I speed-wrote a whole picture book manuscript yesterday (which I’m scared to look at now, haha) in anticipation of today’s probable coma state. I’m making a promise to myself this time around to not let Trump to have a hold on my daily mood, attention, or output. (Starting tomorrow.)
Starting at happy hour in 22 minutes. God made whisky for these very days. Thanks for that reply. We're all in this together!
Stay strong, man. I spent the morning writing about birdsong (in video games), so we're on a parallel path.
You're right - it's not the same as 2016. We were so naive then, and I came up with that "militant optimist" phrase that helped me get through the next four years. I don't know that it will help this time. Ugh.
Thanks for the flowers. xo
I needed to read this today. I feel the same- like I want to scream and shout and also curl up in a ball and cry. But I also feel in some ways- nothing has changed. Our world is deeply flawed and we still need stories to try to make it better for generations to come. And thus- it’s time to work
Thank you for the flowers and the encouragement Brian. I live in the uk and I feel like crawling under the covers and curling up in the foetal position for the next forever, so I can only imagine how many Americans must be feeling right now. I need to do some drawing ✨💛
If I owned a car, I would've honked my horn if Harris won. 😬
Alas. Our work has just started - thank you for posting, and best of luck to everyone in coping in the ways that they will. 🙏
You know what helps? Cat content! Where is it???
needed this… thanks! also, @sacha i posted lots of cat content to FB today because yes, it helps.
I'm new to your Substack and so glad I found it. Thank you for this. I am an illustrator too and it is so fun seeing how illustrators write and draw how they feel. It brings me joy. And I know it will continue to bring me joy during this next season of life. We are on this rollercoaster together.