Winter never looked so gritty! — Written by Ian Goldstein and Marissa Maciel, Illustrated by Marissa Maciel Bundled Up Pooch Snow Globe Precious pooches still have to get walked in the New York city snow. Well, shuffled — what with the parka, doggie goggles, and booties bundled up on the pup. …

“Oh! The Places You’ll Go with a Newborn” was just published today. A new collaborator Rochelle Fisher contacted me to do illustrations in the style of Dr. Seuss. A challenge! I decided I needed a challenge, and Rochelle was super gracious and gave me creative space necessary to do my thing à la Dr. Seuss. Check out the full piece at The Belladonna Comedy and let me know — did I rise to the challenge?

By Marissa Maciel & Anna Pook, Illustrated by Marissa Maciel

*Writer’s note: This is going to be a very short essay because I have been destroyed by a cold — my first cold in three years — and am exhausted. …

Marissa Maciel & Anna Pook “Twitter CEO Elon Musk now says he wants to charge users $8 per month to retain their verification badge or obtain one on the platform — after an earlier report suggested he might seek even more for the privilege.” CBS News, 11/02/2022 Twitter: Interact with…

Finding nature in the city.

By Marissa Maciel Hi kids, Happy Halloween! I hope you’re having fun trick-or-treating. Unfortunately, I have some bad news. It’s about the supply chain shortage we’re having. As we all know, the supply chain has been completely wrecked. …

You will listen to me talk about the… —

Each one perfectly designed — just as a Virgo would want them to be. — · Place a houseplant on a trapdoor with a sign that reads, “Can you identify this plant for me?” · Send the Virgo a phishing email with the subject line, “A Polite Person Wants To Talk About Books and/or Television With You.” · Invite the Virgo to a fake seminar…