1K Strong = Choosing Love + Kindness
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I'm kicking off my morning by celebrating a milestone—1,000 subscribers to this newsletter!
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who's subscribed and supported my work over the past few months, especially here on Substack.
As Dorothy Gale once said, “There’s no place like home.” And, for me, Substack has become just that—an online “home” where adults (mostly) mind their Ps and Qs.
Contrary to popular belief, manners matter—at least to me.
Last night, I received two comments, an hour apart, on the same video:
One commenter, “Kan,” seemed determined to find something to be mad about. If it hadn’t been the CONTEMPORARY photos of Asian men, it would have been VINTAGE photos of another group he felt the need to defend.
You can’t “win” with keyboard warriors like “Kan.” Oh. Well. I won’t even try.
While I value diversity and inclusion, I have no patience for strangers on the internet who are disrespectful and/or question my integrity.
"Kan" must think very highly of his opinions—that makes one of us.
People like “Kan” don’t know me, and I don’t tolerate this kind of behavior from people I do know. Why would I allow it from someone I don’t?
Long story short: Zuck “Kan.” He and his comment were removed. Sorry, not sorry.
Just as quickly as “Kan” irritated me, a warm and thoughtful comment from “MrKim” brought me right back to center. Knowing my work touched someone so deeply also helped me sleep better than I have in weeks. Thanks, “MrKim.”
While I see my montages as artistic and creative, I don’t label them as “high” art or “low” art. They’re simply my art. Created and curated by and for me. Shared in the hope of bringing a bit of joy to someone else’s day.
Whether people like my work or not is none of my business. If they choose to tell me, it’s my choice whether or not to listen.
Luckily, “Kan” and his unkind kin are in the (oh-so-vocal) minority.
Thankfully, “MrKim” is more representative of the comments I typically receive.
I love hearing from those who connect with my work.
I loathe hearing from those who want to bully or harass.
While none of us are perfect, we can all strive to be kinder and more respectful.
Imagine how much better and happier the world would be if we all could focus more on what we love and less on what we hate.
Thank you for kindly reading and subscribing!
Clint
FOUND PHOTOS+ OF THE DAY
ON THIS DAY = SEPTEMBER 24
BIRTHDAYS
1896 = F. Scott Fitzgerald = American novelist and short story writer.
1936 = Jim Henson = American puppeteer, director, producer, and screenwriter.
1948 = Phil Hartman = Canadian-American actor and screenwriter.
EVENTS
1948 = The Honda Motor Company is founded.
1957 = Jailhouse Rock, the song by Elvis Presley, is released.
1968 = 60 Minutes premieres on CBS.
1991 = Artist Dom Orejudos (aka Etienne) dies in Boulder, Colorado, at the age of 58, from AIDS-related complications.
1992 = With its Commonwealth v. Wasson ruling, the Kentucky Supreme Court found that the state’s anti-sodomy laws violated the rights to privacy and equal protection as guaranteed by the state constitution.
1993 = Dazed and Confused is released.
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Mr. Kan's bizarre comment made me think he had had a cactus for breakfast.
Many thanks for your mesmerizing website.
One thing that makes me uncomfortable is seeing so many men in the vintage photos smoking cigarettes. I wonder how many lives were shortened by that.
Such a nice note to celebrate on. Thanks & congratulations!