I learned to say “no” *much* earlier than 4 years old. Family moved twice during the year that I was four so I can sort landmarks relative to those moves, and in the interval between them I was enrolled in the only Kindergarten available locally; I lasted ony a couple of months. I was kicked out. For disobedience. The school was taught by nuns — as an adult, I am *so* proud of how early I learned to resist brainwashing! — For the record, I have good friends who are devout Catholics, I mean no blanket disparagment.
Woo, so I neglect this blog, don’t I? I mostly figure news about what I’m doing is available elsewhere. …mostly I’m just bad at keeping up with details. But this is worth sharing: we’re close to a movie/TV thing with Nickelodeon! Read more →
So the Phoebe and Her Unicorn Amazon storefront, with apparel, backpacks, bags, and cushions, is open! We still have shirts on Topatoco, too. Read more →
So I’ve illustrated a picture book! Its co-author is young Maddox Lyons, a 12-year-old trans boy, and it’s about a little trans boy trying to be understood by his parents and the world. I think this is a wonderful project and I hope it opens some minds! It’s available to preorder now. Read more →
If you’ve gotten fan mail back, it’s my fault. I failed to keep my PO box paid up, and I know some people got mail back. I’m really sorry! Feel free to send stuff along to the new address: Dana Simpson PO Box 6347 Santa Barbara, CA 93160-6347 Again, I’m really sorry for the inconvenience! […]
This… Looks familiar. I must have seen this somewhere before…
A whole year to practice? How, by copying Timulty? I’m not sure he would be negative like that.
By being four years old himself.
Most four-year-olds like some things at least.
the joke is that most people learn to say no when they’re four and in a lot of cases go overboard with it
Hmm. When I was four, I discovered how much I love video games.
When I was four, I played Minecraft. It has improved much.
I learned to say “no” *much* earlier than 4 years old. Family moved twice during the year that I was four so I can sort landmarks relative to those moves, and in the interval between them I was enrolled in the only Kindergarten available locally; I lasted ony a couple of months. I was kicked out. For disobedience. The school was taught by nuns — as an adult, I am *so* proud of how early I learned to resist brainwashing! — For the record, I have good friends who are devout Catholics, I mean no blanket disparagment.