#TheLatestKate

[thelatestkate]

AHHHH IT'S HAPPENING!! Ever since I was small I dreamed of making my own children’s book, and here it is! I am absolutely thrilled.

I Like You is a sweet little rhyming book that encourages kids to recognize their emotions and feel good about themselves, no matter what they're going through.

I genuinely feel like this is the best thing I've ever created. Feeeeeeeeeeeeeelings.

If you're interested in picking up a copy for a little one or yourself (honestly, I love reading through it and I am in my 30s) it's available for preorder from retailers here. 

I hope you enjoy! Thank you for reading!

[positivebat]

Art by TheLatestKate 💙

[explode-this]

I’ve been arranging and rearranging the art wall behind where I sit during the day to work on stuff, and I love it so much I want to show it off. I’ve been holding on to some of this art for ages until I get frames and things, but I decided to go the blu-tack route—very carefully, of course. For matte prints I affix some tape to the back of the piece in the corners so if I have to remove the work, the blu-tack won’t take some of the paper with it. Some are hung up with bulldog clips, like when I have a whole bunch of art cards and want to swap them out periodically. It makes my calendar feel much less lonely! Other stuff includes a couple of baseball cards (the one above the calendar is Luis Robert currently of the White Sox; the one more to the right is the infamous Bill Ripken Orioles “Fuck Face” card, where the bottom of his bat handle has “fuck face” sharpied on it), some words of wisdom (like “I don’t know fuck about shit, dawg” from one of my favorite podcasters, and “fuck shame, keep writing” and “one dumb word at a time” from a dear friend), a bonus 10 of swords (from the Modern Witch Tarot Deck by Lisa Serle) that says “everything is fine” underneath, a little altar shelf with a praying glo-worm and some rose quartz on it, a picture of my cats from childhood caught mid-fight, a couple of birthday cards from my primary partner, a little diamond painting I did, a giant sensory popper toy (hung on the wall so I can find it when I need it, but it looks cute there), a keyring that looks like “The Woodsboro Murders” by Gale Weathers but says instead “I’ll send you a copy,” and Gene and Tina Belcher as pickles. Of course Gene is purple and fabulous.

Here are the art credits!

Outlined in pink: @sergle (took me forever to get these somewhere I can see them every day but I loooove them)

Outlined in blue: @passionpeachy (just got these prints this week! Am in love)

Outlined in green: @simkaye (I have many cards to choose from, so I might swap them out at some point)

Outlined in orange: @thelatestkate (I have a lot to choose from here as well so I hung them up with clips so I can change them out)

Outlined in yellow: @enjoy-mycake (the Fortune Queens deck I have came with three extra foil copies of certain cards and I love Katya as the Fool lmao)

Anyway, buy art from independent artists! It will make your life and living space so bright ♥️

[theworldismyoysterandiamthepearl]

[tears-that-heal]

@thelatestkate

Personally, I don’t deserve time to recharge. I NEED IT! I’m for real a true introvert and interacting with people empties my social jar.

[sp00ky-p00ky]

Several months ago, I saw an ad for this 2023 calendar made by @thelatestkate , and I got it and love it! It's really awesome and uplifting, and of course Kate's art is so beautiful 🥰Today's made me feel good inside so I wanted to share with you 💜

[manticoremedusaminotaur]

A reminder for selfcare.

[pteradyle]

I regrettably have not had the time or motivation for art…or much of anything recently. The past year has been interesting to say the least. And probably one of the more difficult times I’ve had. I’m trying to make 2023 a better year, so I decided to try and make an art prompt game. I own @thelatestkate ‘s “#Therapets” cards as well as the Impossible Kingdom’s #creaturesdrawingdeck I’m going to try and make an illustration based on both of these card decks when I feel the need. Idk if they’ll help me, but I hope they help you, even if they’re as goofy as this one #illustration #therapets #kateallan #thelatestkate #impossiblekingdom #drawing #cartoon #creature #procreate https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnpm2sUthK2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[positivebat]

Art by TheLatestKate 💟

[delgoessideways]

Stand by while I learn to queue the thousands of pics and screencaps I have saved on my phone

[thepumpkinwolf]

[Image Description Start: Four digital drawings of animals with text. All drawings have the signature "The Latest Kate" on them.

Image 1: A furry miniature cow lying in a field of what appears to be greater knapweed flowers. The text reads "I don't need to qualify my existence. I am allowed to take up space."

Image 2: A black cat lying belly-up in a pile of leaves. The text reads "a string of bad days does not equal a bad life; things can change."

Image 3: A green dragon lying in a field of pink flowers that look a bit like Delphinium or Lupine. The text reads "You are not failing. Depression lies. You have a good future ahead of you, please keep on keepin' on."

Image 4: What looks to be a Pika or a Hamster with a mouthful of purple, white, and yellow flowers. The text reads "it's a better world because you exist."

End Image Description.]

[gentlebeardsbarngrill]

05/16/2024 Daily OFMD Recap

TLDR; Cast & Crew Sightings: David Jenkins; Rhys Darby; Taika Waititi; Leslie Jones; Con O'Neill; Trends; National Forest Service; Watch Party Reminders; Fan Spotlights; Love Notes; Daily Darby/Tonight's Taika

== David Jenkins ==

As you probably heard, Chaos Dad was really out and about today. He did some polite menacing (regarding Zaslav) Src: Djenkins Twitter

And checked in and sent some love for this artwork of him on Ed's Arm. MerJenks! Great work Lucia! (@ citrussyndicate)

Source: David Jenkin's Twitter

= Rhys Darby =

Rhys and Rosie several days back at the Bag Pipers Ball <3

Source: Heidi Miller's Instagram

== Taika Waititi ==

Taika out and about with some colleagues at Chateau Marmont!

Source: NevakRogers Instagram

Taika and Rita attending Netflix is a Joke Fest

Source: RitaOraHun Instagram

== Leslie Jones ==

Leslie Fucking Jones out on The View!

Source: Leslie Jones Instagram

= Con O'Neill =

Quick sighting of Con!

Source: Nick Hayes Instagram

== National Forest Service ==

Many of you probably remember this post from the National Park Service a while back regarding moonglow, well, our friends at the NPS are back at it again with the Rosie Maple Moth! Which one of you is the sneaky NPS social person, hm? Thank you @ adotzimm!

Source: @ adotzimm's Instagram

== Trends ==

Thank you @ NeverLeftPod for catching these trends!

Source: Never Left Podcast on Twitter

== Watch Party Reminders ==

Series Finale of Wrecked today over on the RDF Server.

Wrecked S3 WP May 13-May 17 - 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET / 11:30pm BST! If you need access feel free to dm me here at @gentlebeardsbarngrill or @aspirantabby42 on twitter.

= OFMD Season 1 Watch Party =

Next week May 20-26, RDF will be starting up a rewatch of OFMD season 1 with two episodes a day. Time: 3:30pm PT / 6:30pm ET / 11:30pm BST! If you need access feel free to dm me here at @gentlebeardsbarngrill or @aspirantabby42 on twitter.

== Fan Spotlight ==

= Cast Cards =

Today's cast card is Geoff Dolan, otherwise known as the priest to whom Ed said "I'm the fucking devil". Thanks @melvisik!

Source: @Melvisik's Twitter

= OFMD Colouring Pages =

Thank you @patchworkpiratebear for these new pages! I am going to be sketching.... quite a few things in there.

== MerMay ==

== SpencerDoesArt ==

Our crewmate @ spencerdoesartt on Instagram was kind enough to let me share some of their MerMay Posts-- they've got some pretty cool stuff over there for MerMay, feel free to check the out!

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= Snejpowa =

This one really struck me today @snejpowa, it's really gorgeous.

Source: SnejPowa's Tumblr

== Love Notes ==

I really wish I had words today Crew. I feel a lot of the tension going on as I'm sure you do too. Things are tough right now, but even within close knit groups we run into struggles sometimes, it gives us a chance to grow.

I hope we all can take the time to regroup and do what we need to for ourselves to feel safe again, and maybe one day everyone will feel more comfortable again, or maybe not. Whatever happens, do what you need to do crew, take care of yourself. If you need to chat let me know. Somewhat related today is @ thelatestkate's new picture with the cute baby otter. Hope you have a good start to the weekend Crew. Sending love.

Source: TheLatestKat's Tumblr

== Daily Darby / Tonight's Taika ==

Gifs Courtesy of @agaywithcoffee and @aplaceofgreatersafety

[sp00ky-p00ky]

Today's @thelatestkate calendar entry and it makes me feel good 💕

[traumasurvivors]

Do you have any blogs you recommend like yours?

Hi anon!

When it comes to trauma specific, I recommend:

@traumasurvivorshelpingsurvivors for the advice and compassion they give. They also reblog a lot of good posts!

@traumastories is a new blog that posts trauma stories and can be helpful for relating and just overall getting it out.

When it comes to general positivity, I recommend:

@compassionatereminders

@akindplace

@thelatestkate

@wholeheartedsuggestions

I know I’m missing a lot of blogs but my brain fog is very real right now but here’s a good starting point!

If anyone wants to add onto this post with recommendations, I’d love that both for myself to find and for anon and others that might like them!

[kores-pomegranate]

This art is from https://instagram.com/thelatestkate?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== who is an incredible artist and mental health activist! Give her a follow and check out her shop!

🎃🖤 Witchy Shop 🖤🎃

[desultory-suggestions]

do you know any advice/support blogs?

Hello, friend! Here are a few blogs I love for support and advice. Not all of these blogs give advice, but they still offer posts that are emotionally supportive.

@wholeheartedsuggestions

@calmmyfears

@akindplace

@thoradvice

@meaningfulsuggestion

@slfcare

@compassionatereminders

@creatinghelen

@thelatestkate

and more!