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This is the art tumblr of Kimball Anderson who makes artsy comics about being on the outside of life and searching for meaning. Chronically ill/disabled, neutrois or whatever. Maybe support them on patreon dot com slash counterintuitive! @earnestattempts on twitter, mastadon, and itch.io @symbolandperson on instagram, and also symbolandperson on tumblr for a more rebloggy tumblr.

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Every month for over 7 years, I've created and published a new original comic for my Monthly Mailings supporters on Patreon. I've been collecting some of my favorites for wider release, in little boxes topped with their own unique, original comic (made using custom panel-shaped stamps). Maybe they're pretty cool?

This box is Monthly Comics Collection #2! 6 mini comics, where each is sort of an experiment within a concept! Think of a poem or an art show in zine form. Comics included:

Lost in Bed, a poem comic about having chronic illness and trying to find rest.

whole/part, an abstract comic, filled with half held meanings.

In a Crowd, a poem about the experience of being surrounded by countless strangers, catching tiny glimpses into their lives.

On the Outside, a character study of a character having trouble giving up control, juxtaposed with abstract art.

Scanner Play 3, a poem featuring figure drawings moved in the scanner to create wavy, off kilter shapes.

Action Based Storytelling juxtaposes ideas of how narratives should work with the very inactive life of a disabled, chronically ill person.

Friday, March 7th 8-9:30 pm EST

Why you should register TODAY & put it in your calendar: Your money goes directly into Palestinian hands at the Sameer Project resisting genocide. Bring a friend, bring 3, tell everyone, show up for Palestinian poetry. If you have the sugg. $25+, you can register in 2 mins:

Site uses pounds, $25 = ₤20ish. You do NOT have to tip Chuffed.

2) REGISTER: Workshops4Gaza

Name, email, donation screenshot, "A Poetry Reading For Gaza III"

Extra info: The virtual reading will be an hour & a half on zoom, you do NOT have to use mic or video, & chatting is welcome but not required. Use the form for specific accessibility needs & questions, like if you can't afford the full $25. Palestinians attend for free!

WFG is also selling pre-orders of guest George Abraham's HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE US: Palestinian Poetry, the queer feminist anthology that they co-edited with Noor Hindi as a "battle-cry against the annihilation of a people". Select "Donation: Book proceeds" at checkout. Here's a sneak peek from George.

anyway never forget you can always give cash to the Sameer Project, no books or reading required. either way @earnestattempts and I will be at the virtual show next Friday!

My father’s work with the school got environmental at one point, and looking through those papers it was hard not to feel some grief at the state of the world. Sending it out to my $20 (or $1 discounted slot) patrons soon! Let me know if you want the older ones too!

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