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January 12, 2022

“You're never going to love the work if you hate yourself.”

As a child, illustrator Andy J. Pizza’s eccentricities always drew comparisons to his mother. But when he found out about her tragedies later in life, he despaired that this was the path forward for a “creative, slimy weirdo” like himself. On his journey through Nickelodeon, 2000’s indie rock bands, binge watching CreativeMornings talks, and an ADHD diagnosis, he discovered that maybe the dispiriting parts of ourselves are parts that we can embrace, rather than disown. Watch Andy J. Pizza’s emotional talk for CreativeMornings/Columbus and remember, “you are a good thing.”

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Our February theme is "Touch," chosen by CreativeMornings/Lisbon. What role does touch play in your life? How do you create touch, either as a sensory experience or an emotional effect? Whether it’s a story, image, observation, song, poem, or other artifact, you can share your submissions in this form. We’ll feature a round-up in our Touch issue at the end of the month!

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I made this newsletter by piecing together the parts of myself that I regarded as shattered. It turns out, I was whole the whole time.

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