Issue #35: A Lil’ Pat on the Back

I go on runs a few times a week. And when I say “run,” I’m being very, very generous.

Anywho, several months ago, I started seeing an older couple walking their dog in the opposite direction. When we first crossed paths, we’d politely nod at each other. Then we began waving to one another with a smile. 

During the past few weeks, the couple has begun cheering and clapping when I run (okay… jog) past them. It’s a little burst of excitement, and it makes me laugh. Best of all, it makes me forget about my aching leg muscles.  

My neighbors when they see me. 

​I love how we don’t even know each other’s names, but that hasn’t stopped us from developing this silly little ritual. 

Then I thought: why don’t we cheer on more people? And I mean cheering outside of sporting events and performances. Why not applaud your friend who went on her 23rd date since the divorce? Or the dad who’s driven his kids to practice for the 210th time. Or the writer who got her 88th rejection from an agent.

So to you. Yes, you, dear reader. The ones chugging away on a project after hours. The ones organizing. The ones dreaming. The ones healing. The ones supporting. The ones quietly and consistently showing up, making this world a little less broken. 

Cheers to you. 

Writing Updates: 
We’re booking appearances, guys! 🎉🎉 We’ll be selling TBH books and merch in addition to signing books. So far, we’ve confirmed the following events:

10/26-10/27: San Diego Comic Fest
11/16: Author Day, Fullerton Public Library
11/23: Barnes and Noble Book Signing, Victorville

And we’ll have more dates to share soon! 

Also, to celebrate National Comic Book Day (9/25), we made this video. It just goes to show how an idea can evolve and come to life. 

Three Bee Honey is for sale here on our website. Get your copy today!

Current Read: A Bit Much, by Lyndsay Rush

When many people think of poetry, they think of writing that may be confusing, old-fashioned—or worse: purposefully inaccessible. This book subverts that presumption in the most delicious way. A Bit Much is a delightful book that is equal parts funny and profound. I was so excited to read it that when I got the book in the mail, I inhaled nearly half of it in one sitting! Lyndsay Rush is hilarious and deep and honest--someone so many of us can relate to. Here’s an example of one of her poems. 

Pet Pics:

Lilo getting ready for fall szn.

Amelie thinks this is her new cat tower. 

Garden Update:
Fall means it's apple season. And our gala apple tree is popping off. They are smaller than the ones at the store, but perfect for a sweet snack.

Sanity Corner:
Little treats are wonderful. And I think we all deserve them. One of my favorites? A matcha latte. Iced or hot, both are great. If I’m home, I’ll make my own (here’s a recipe if you’d like to try it).

It’s a small way to make a day brighter. What are some of your favorite treats? 

That’s all for September. Thanks for taking time out of your day to read this.

​Go ahead--don’t be shy. Feel free to share this newsletter with a friend! :)

Take care,
Desi