Jane--you so exactly describe the shift that's happened for me this time around. Something like: fill yourself, gather your people around you, make art, and make your community as welcoming and safe as it can be. No big march on Washington, signing a million petitions to senators who don't give a shit, reading every post. Selective intake of good info and perspective. Selective calls to my officials because it does still matter. We have our own work to do. Love you!
Jane, You have such a creative and humorous way of expressing all the dimensions of feelings around this election. Love juxtaposition of The Scream by Munch and the photo of Bette Davis. Your words inspire me to find my own ways to create and live through the unknowns ahead. And I agree it is a priviledge that some of us can go about our lives without being directly affected by the policies being floated to "Other" certain groups. To stand up for the rights of others will call on many of us to "do something". Keep your words and wisdom coming!
First, good for you. Sage advice for the rest of us.
Second, your snide remarks about the circus administration *are* an art form that often bring me joy…so don’t give ‘em up entirely! Everything in moderation 😂
Third, art! YES. I just finished Sebastian Smee’s Paris in Ruins and it’s a great retelling of how Impressionism was born out of the artists’ reaction to war, government, and established notions of “what is art.”
Four, fun fact: I share a lineage with Bette Davis on my maternal grandmother’s side 💁🏻♀️
Fifth, I was going to comment on the puppets before I even saw your comment at the end. 😅😂🤣
Great post, Jane. And so very relatable. I spent less time despairing in the wake of this election than I did the last time (mostly because I saw it coming) and also because I feel like it's given me new charge. Show up for art and goodness and kindness and justice. Let that be our mission, for now and for always. The simplicity of it feels satisfying in an increasingly cruel world.
This was so relatable. I almost vomited when I realized that he was on a roll. It was that visceral a reaction. I've had to cut back on the. news and only before midday. I read the hard-hitting stuff while on the treadmill which mitigates my reactions a bit. I am just laughing at his Cabinet choices as he fills his clown cars.
And by the way, I lump clowns and puppets together. Just, yuck!
I am waiting for the chickens to come home to roost. Buckle your seat belts, people.
Love the Morrison quote and the call to make art in response to this election (and not drown in despair). Also, humor! You write funny things and humor keeps us alive and healthy. Personally, as a Latina (and a Venezuelan to boot), I tell stories about Latinas who live happy, satisfying lives in the US. Sure they struggle, but they're human and relatable. I think stories help humanize those who have been dehumanized. Hopefully, at any rate.
Jane--you so exactly describe the shift that's happened for me this time around. Something like: fill yourself, gather your people around you, make art, and make your community as welcoming and safe as it can be. No big march on Washington, signing a million petitions to senators who don't give a shit, reading every post. Selective intake of good info and perspective. Selective calls to my officials because it does still matter. We have our own work to do. Love you!
A good plan, one I shall attempt to follow.
Jane, You have such a creative and humorous way of expressing all the dimensions of feelings around this election. Love juxtaposition of The Scream by Munch and the photo of Bette Davis. Your words inspire me to find my own ways to create and live through the unknowns ahead. And I agree it is a priviledge that some of us can go about our lives without being directly affected by the policies being floated to "Other" certain groups. To stand up for the rights of others will call on many of us to "do something". Keep your words and wisdom coming!
So many reactions to this one!
First, good for you. Sage advice for the rest of us.
Second, your snide remarks about the circus administration *are* an art form that often bring me joy…so don’t give ‘em up entirely! Everything in moderation 😂
Third, art! YES. I just finished Sebastian Smee’s Paris in Ruins and it’s a great retelling of how Impressionism was born out of the artists’ reaction to war, government, and established notions of “what is art.”
Four, fun fact: I share a lineage with Bette Davis on my maternal grandmother’s side 💁🏻♀️
Fifth, I was going to comment on the puppets before I even saw your comment at the end. 😅😂🤣
Oh I will ABSOLUTELY continue to make those snide remarks.
I should check out Paris in Ruins...sounds excellent
Lucky you re. Bette Davis! Poor you re. my use of puppets. :-D
Totally agree, Jane!
Great post, Jane. And so very relatable. I spent less time despairing in the wake of this election than I did the last time (mostly because I saw it coming) and also because I feel like it's given me new charge. Show up for art and goodness and kindness and justice. Let that be our mission, for now and for always. The simplicity of it feels satisfying in an increasingly cruel world.
Here's to simplicity! xoxo
"Trumpster fire" is a good phrase. Low art is still art.
This was so relatable. I almost vomited when I realized that he was on a roll. It was that visceral a reaction. I've had to cut back on the. news and only before midday. I read the hard-hitting stuff while on the treadmill which mitigates my reactions a bit. I am just laughing at his Cabinet choices as he fills his clown cars.
And by the way, I lump clowns and puppets together. Just, yuck!
I am waiting for the chickens to come home to roost. Buckle your seat belts, people.
Love your old school pictures.
A very thoughtful and inspiring read! Thanks Jane and yes we must move forward!!!
Love the Morrison quote and the call to make art in response to this election (and not drown in despair). Also, humor! You write funny things and humor keeps us alive and healthy. Personally, as a Latina (and a Venezuelan to boot), I tell stories about Latinas who live happy, satisfying lives in the US. Sure they struggle, but they're human and relatable. I think stories help humanize those who have been dehumanized. Hopefully, at any rate.