With all the Minnesota happenings (enormously important), one of the stories outside that I thought needed some amplifying is that now foreign scientists working with US scientists will be investigated for subversive behavior. More dismantling of science in the US. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

The curse of living too much in one's head, I think.

Mission accomplished! And a very tired Christopher.

The final days of hiking, in full hobo mode.

Floating through the trail.

One nice thing about having rough weather on day one, it means the rest of the days will feel that much more pleasant (unless they're worse, of course, which they weren't for me in this case).

Does anyone know/have-a-good-link as to what's happening with Iran? Basically, what's Trump's angle, because it's not to help poor defenseless protesters. Aside from Epstein, is it just another oil thing? Did Khamenei call him names?

I must admit that it pleased me to, after the most blatant oil grab we've maybe ever done, to hear that oil execs were, "we're not sure we want to invest 100bn dollars if all we have to go on is your word. We like disgustingly exploitative profit, but we're not THAT stupid about our investments."

Surviving the wildness, in a state of discomfort but not a state of concern. :)

A hard day of hiking, but boy was it beautiful.

I prepared myself in every way I knew how, then I learned the proper way. Sit all the way down, boy.

A promising start at least.

The older I get, the more I value kindness, and the more I'm able to include myself in the kindness-party too.

I over-prepare for things because of anxiety, but I don't overload myself. I often just find everything kinda tidy and ready and good, which I'm grateful for afterwards (I'm not sure it's worth the anxiety, but at least it gives the anxiety something productive to do).

Sometimes little conversations and acts of kindness can help so much.

I was checkin' out the city.

Nicely (accidentally) timed to have some reflecting going on in the new year's day post. Have fun tonight, stay safe out there.

From Ancud to Punta Arenas, a long day. (1 of 2)

Final thoughts (for now) before heading to Punta Arenas.

Reflections on Ancud (1 of 2).

And then I departed (with hopes to someday return) (when I speak Spanish better). Happy Christmas Eve all who celebrate.

Will transitions always be hard? Probably.

I hiked in Torres del Paine last week. It was very beautiful. (1 of 2)

I'm back from hiking in Patagonia. it was super pretty. And I just got caught up on drawing the journal comic... but am WAYYY behind on posting it. I'll ry to catch it up!

It's weird for me to be posting about the slow move to transition to Punta Arenas, since I've been here 9 days. But it was so real at the time! :)

I think I might keep using "Gratitudía." I kinda like it. :)

I imagine my tutors thinking all Yoda-like, "If you leave now, speak spanish you could; but you would destroy all for which you have studied, and grammared."

Obviously you want the one-two punch of THE DIRE DAYS OF WILLOWWEEP MANOR and THE NEFARIOUS NIGHTS OF WILLOWWEEP MANOR and so does everyone on your holiday gift list. www.simonandschuster.com/series/Willo...

Real live pudus! Only, I didn't actually see any. The mythological little imps. :)

Peoples and Foods -- makes me happy.

If I ever get back to Ancud, I'd like to try making a nalca pie again. Doing MUCH more research first, and following recipes much closer. :)

Am I too often "dreaming what that life would be?"

Some days are days spent much in my head.

Lotsa' piana'

So much rich food. :)

Nausicaaaaaa www.bbc.com/future/artic...

Stuff like this always makes me anxious, but I always do my best because I like to give back to the world (and remember all the little ways others have helped or inspired me) (also, once I start, the anxiety go away).

Originally I was going to stay in Castro, I almost reserved a place even, but then I found Ancud and decided it would be a better fit.

So much dancing. :)

More comics. And also, I saw penguins (in the wild) for the first time in my life. I don't have a camera with a zoom, so the photos aren't high-res, but it was so moving and delightful to see them.

My days have been good days recently. :)

The lighthouse was closed! but it was such a nice day. :)

Love this so much. 💜

So much eating. :)

Mind you, not that I have much idea what constellations are HERE, but that concept just kinda amazes for some reason.

My latest at @comicsjournal.bsky.social: I talked to @oglaf.bsky.social! Not the character, but rather, the people who create it. They don't do many interviews, so this was a real treat. They're funny people! Turns out they're not super private, just...really bad at PR? www.tcj.com/talking-ogla...

On some walkabouts.

I love cozy live performances so much.

Food is the universal glue, isn't it?

And the tide turned. :)