Doing my part to topple the patriarchy by rage microwaving a hot dog and eating it pinky-up.

There was a version of the Nutcracker my father took us to when I was about 5. The Rat King had me inconsolable and I think it's subconsciously why I can instantly fall asleep to this day.

Never seen Cotton Club! I should fix that

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(con't) Look no further than Spotify- blatant example. The artistic template for success is 'right place right time right connection' -so cynical and cannibalistic. Dancing on the head of a pin. My heart breaks for Bernie, those who loved him, his work. It's not fair. The way it is, it never will be

(con't) strikes me as towing the company line. I wish the questions were more 'what services did the publishers have in place to assist artists?' Outreach. Insurance. The world is money-sick and artists bear the weight of that on their creative back. Public has been trained to devalue art (con't)

Bernie Mireault is a name I first came across in the credits of Matt Wagner's Grendel series when it was published by Comico. Spectacular, meticulous. It is heartbreaking to be reminded of the callousness of the artist's reality. I'm seeing a few 'don't blame the publishers' comments which (con't)

Absolutely heartbreaking seeing reports from Jasper. The anger makes one want to point the blame harshly at the people who could have potentially helped avoid this tragic loss, but I think energies are best directed in helping the people stay safe and rebuild their lives. Anger will serve later.

I've been hearing stories of patients having to recuperate from procedures in motel/hotel rooms with 3rd party aftercare from unlicensed agencies. We're on the tail end of a dragon here. It's wild and awful.

I forgot to tag @soupytoasterson.bsky.social and I guess Chip Zdarsky can't be tagged or isn't on here anymore sunrise sunset