Catching up on your work and saw these truly lovely illustrations from your books. Your warmth and careful attention to detail come through beautifully in these sweet drawings as they do in your writing which shows great compassion for all us imperfect humans in spite of the fact that we are now living in dystopian strangeness among those who would wish us all ill (be they in power or not). Be it that bigger and possibly smaller kids too are getting morose now (my own teens are a tad old for these adorable Rumpoles though I'll share with them what you've shown here!), perhaps your artistic talents can visually and "in word" spin some new tales of hope and cope (coping) for the current situation? Many of us parents are at a loss of what to say as we too are overwhelmed. Those of us who greatly value stories find that showing them strength and resistance and understanding in books (even a printable PDF)... is easier that frank talk about what is in the news or about the latest exploits of all the Dr. Evils. If not now maybe down the road since you have these unique gifts (your illustration and writing talents)? Either way, keep sharing your thoughts--we are listening!
I am reminded of a line from one of the movies about C. S. Lewis. I don't recall the title of the film but have always remembered this: "We read to know we are not alone." Powerful, I thought, but never have I felt its power more than in reading your essays. Thank you.
Catching up on your work and saw these truly lovely illustrations from your books. Your warmth and careful attention to detail come through beautifully in these sweet drawings as they do in your writing which shows great compassion for all us imperfect humans in spite of the fact that we are now living in dystopian strangeness among those who would wish us all ill (be they in power or not). Be it that bigger and possibly smaller kids too are getting morose now (my own teens are a tad old for these adorable Rumpoles though I'll share with them what you've shown here!), perhaps your artistic talents can visually and "in word" spin some new tales of hope and cope (coping) for the current situation? Many of us parents are at a loss of what to say as we too are overwhelmed. Those of us who greatly value stories find that showing them strength and resistance and understanding in books (even a printable PDF)... is easier that frank talk about what is in the news or about the latest exploits of all the Dr. Evils. If not now maybe down the road since you have these unique gifts (your illustration and writing talents)? Either way, keep sharing your thoughts--we are listening!
I am reminded of a line from one of the movies about C. S. Lewis. I don't recall the title of the film but have always remembered this: "We read to know we are not alone." Powerful, I thought, but never have I felt its power more than in reading your essays. Thank you.
Absolutely LOVE all your artwork!
Only having encountered you via your piece "Demonization" via Twit
which I only returned to last Jan after a 6yr absence
only because of my near-exclusive interest in deepening and broadening my knowledge about and staying current with the virus and C19 yadda yadda
I was stunned as I turned the pages with each piece you released after
to discover what a delightfully talented prolific and accomplished artist (in the embodiment sense) Karen Mezek is😀👍❗
I don't always read every writer that waves a piece in front of me
[insert "World's Most Interesting Man" pic here]
but when I DO
it's you😀👍❗
Thank You for writing "Demonization"
or I wouldnta discovered an awesome and awe-inspiring artist❗
abtw that was NICE, but you didn't HAFta😉
I read all your articles. You tell
great stories and manage to intertwine them with all the issues with of our times.
Karen, we are with you! Thank you for the reading recommendations of “The Traveler” and “The Book of Five Rings.” Reading “The Traveler” right now!
Yes, you are a wonder. I'm paying attention💥