Summer Pierre
@summerpierre.bsky.social
Question for the crowd:
Why is it that autocorrect can make the most aggressive and frustrating corrections on so many words but not do shit about correcting my fat fingered typing of YIU for YOU?
Why is it that autocorrect can make the most aggressive and frustrating corrections on so many words but not do shit about correcting my fat fingered typing of YIU for YOU?
February 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Question for the crowd:
Why is it that autocorrect can make the most aggressive and frustrating corrections on so many words but not do shit about correcting my fat fingered typing of YIU for YOU?
Why is it that autocorrect can make the most aggressive and frustrating corrections on so many words but not do shit about correcting my fat fingered typing of YIU for YOU?
Just so you know: I have a show of large magical drawings on view at The Center for Cartoon Studies. Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm 🐺🥬
This is the work I’m most proud of right now!
This is the work I’m most proud of right now!
February 14, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Just so you know: I have a show of large magical drawings on view at The Center for Cartoon Studies. Gallery is open Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm 🐺🥬
This is the work I’m most proud of right now!
This is the work I’m most proud of right now!
The amazing RUTH ASAWA retrospective at @moma.bsky.social has closed. I loved it so much I went twice.
What joy it was to be in room after room of her generous work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What joy it was to be in room after room of her generous work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The amazing RUTH ASAWA retrospective at @moma.bsky.social has closed. I loved it so much I went twice.
What joy it was to be in room after room of her generous work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
What joy it was to be in room after room of her generous work. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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That’s it for now. After ten years, we are taking a long break. But our Patreon is alive and well and full of great stuff. Join us there for new writing, chat and online events, plus 250 ad-free shows and 150 episodes of Locklisted. www.patreon.com/backlisted
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Creating podcasts that give new life to old books
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February 10, 2026 at 7:16 AM
That’s it for now. After ten years, we are taking a long break. But our Patreon is alive and well and full of great stuff. Join us there for new writing, chat and online events, plus 250 ad-free shows and 150 episodes of Locklisted. www.patreon.com/backlisted
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Glad this story is getting told. Metro Surge is an economic blockade against the entire metro and state.
Twin Cities home builders are falling behind schedule as the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota has fueled a shortage of roofing, drywall and other construction workers, according to developers and real estate agents.
Twin Cities immigration crackdown delays home construction, slows real estate market
As immigrant workers move or stay home, a shortage of workers in the trades also is affecting the existing home market and rental owners.
www.startribune.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Glad this story is getting told. Metro Surge is an economic blockade against the entire metro and state.
My power has been out for 2.5 hours. Luckily this thing has juice!
February 10, 2026 at 1:25 PM
My power has been out for 2.5 hours. Luckily this thing has juice!
This kind of thing makes me SO HAPPY
Woohoo! Comic syllabus for my superhero class is live and students were geeked! It was a mammoth effort to make it but so worth it to be able to give to them! Pleased & excited for the term! And you can have your own too - all on my site for printing, sharing! 1/?
spinweaveandcut.com/superhero-sy...
spinweaveandcut.com/superhero-sy...
February 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
This kind of thing makes me SO HAPPY
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We each can do our part by following the advice of the Venerable Monks to start the day writing down this statement:
"Today is going to be my peaceful day."
❤️
"Today is going to be my peaceful day."
❤️
“This is our contribution—not to force peace upon the world, but help nurture it, one awakened heart at a time.” -from the blog post on The Walk for Peace
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
February 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
We each can do our part by following the advice of the Venerable Monks to start the day writing down this statement:
"Today is going to be my peaceful day."
❤️
"Today is going to be my peaceful day."
❤️
“This is our contribution—not to force peace upon the world, but help nurture it, one awakened heart at a time.” -from the blog post on The Walk for Peace
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
February 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
“This is our contribution—not to force peace upon the world, but help nurture it, one awakened heart at a time.” -from the blog post on The Walk for Peace
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
Thank you to the Theravada Buddhists Monks who have traveled their example.
If you are looking for ways to support people of Minnesota while they contend with this horrific occupation of federal agents, here is a wonderful resource: www.standwithminnesota.com
Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:04 PM
If you are looking for ways to support people of Minnesota while they contend with this horrific occupation of federal agents, here is a wonderful resource: www.standwithminnesota.com
You can’t meet crazy halfway.
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
You can’t meet crazy halfway.
From the department of I Totally Forgot I Made It: I made this "ad" after a comics show where I was constantly being mistaken for my bff @glynnisfawkes.bsky.social by men. I might have been a little mad. (it still happens)
January 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM
From the department of I Totally Forgot I Made It: I made this "ad" after a comics show where I was constantly being mistaken for my bff @glynnisfawkes.bsky.social by men. I might have been a little mad. (it still happens)
Taking a break between several hard things to start preparing for one exciting & good thing: I have a show at The Center for Cartoon Studies at the end of the month. Drawing is faith in action. 🌈
January 8, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Taking a break between several hard things to start preparing for one exciting & good thing: I have a show at The Center for Cartoon Studies at the end of the month. Drawing is faith in action. 🌈
Went to MoMA today and happened upon a very familiar Brancusi sculpture—Helen Hokinson drew it for The New Yorker! I almost jumped! 💘✨
January 5, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Went to MoMA today and happened upon a very familiar Brancusi sculpture—Helen Hokinson drew it for The New Yorker! I almost jumped! 💘✨
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also this tribute to the compassionately sororal eye of Helen Hokinson by @summerpierre.bsky.social is really delightful
my parents had a few @newyorker.com cartoon Treasuries lying around so I sort of grew up with Helen and Gahan rather than Kirby & Lee
my parents had a few @newyorker.com cartoon Treasuries lying around so I sort of grew up with Helen and Gahan rather than Kirby & Lee
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
also this tribute to the compassionately sororal eye of Helen Hokinson by @summerpierre.bsky.social is really delightful
my parents had a few @newyorker.com cartoon Treasuries lying around so I sort of grew up with Helen and Gahan rather than Kirby & Lee
my parents had a few @newyorker.com cartoon Treasuries lying around so I sort of grew up with Helen and Gahan rather than Kirby & Lee
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A delightful cartoon from @summerpierre.bsky.social:
Summer Pierre on Helen Hokinson
Her version of the middle-aged matron was a gentle innocent who faced the world with an unself-conscious enthusiasm.
www.newyorker.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A delightful cartoon from @summerpierre.bsky.social:
I don’t know who needs to hear this but here goes:
In high school my art teacher told me I didn’t know how to draw because cartooning wasn’t real art.
I have wanted to be in The New Yorker Magazine since I was 19. I’m 53 and this happened yesterday:
In high school my art teacher told me I didn’t know how to draw because cartooning wasn’t real art.
I have wanted to be in The New Yorker Magazine since I was 19. I’m 53 and this happened yesterday:
December 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I don’t know who needs to hear this but here goes:
In high school my art teacher told me I didn’t know how to draw because cartooning wasn’t real art.
I have wanted to be in The New Yorker Magazine since I was 19. I’m 53 and this happened yesterday:
In high school my art teacher told me I didn’t know how to draw because cartooning wasn’t real art.
I have wanted to be in The New Yorker Magazine since I was 19. I’m 53 and this happened yesterday:
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December 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Loving parents and other caregivers of trans kids fighting for our kids’ lives. Listen to the people impacted, not the loud, ignorant voices out to deny healthcare that doesn’t affect you.
(Altho denying healthcare that is well-researched and supported by specialists in the field WILL affect you)
(Altho denying healthcare that is well-researched and supported by specialists in the field WILL affect you)
December 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Loving parents and other caregivers of trans kids fighting for our kids’ lives. Listen to the people impacted, not the loud, ignorant voices out to deny healthcare that doesn’t affect you.
(Altho denying healthcare that is well-researched and supported by specialists in the field WILL affect you)
(Altho denying healthcare that is well-researched and supported by specialists in the field WILL affect you)
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Before anyone asks: Both Warren and Markey just got a frustrated, demanding, begging email from me.
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Before anyone asks: Both Warren and Markey just got a frustrated, demanding, begging email from me.
Gender affirming care saves lives.
December 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Gender affirming care saves lives.
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For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For readers who are about to lose care, I have been told that the Trans Youth Emergency Project is helping the families of trans youth contingency plan to access that care.
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
www.transyouthemergencyproject.org
I have a comic about the great cartoonist HELEN E HOKINSON in the latest issue of @newyorker.com ! I am fainting with joy! www.newyorker.com/cartoons-and...
December 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I have a comic about the great cartoonist HELEN E HOKINSON in the latest issue of @newyorker.com ! I am fainting with joy! www.newyorker.com/cartoons-and...
4 years ago my 12 year old daughter, newly vaccinated, healthy and energetic got the Omicron wave of COVID and has never fully recovered. For some, Long COVID is a long but temporary experience, for us it is ongoing. She turns 16 in 2 weeks. We are still here and still learning.
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
4 years ago my 12 year old daughter, newly vaccinated, healthy and energetic got the Omicron wave of COVID and has never fully recovered. For some, Long COVID is a long but temporary experience, for us it is ongoing. She turns 16 in 2 weeks. We are still here and still learning.
stunning!!
Years ago, after doing some deep searching for vintage children's book art, I found a collector who had acquired most of the original artwork of J. P. Miller's The Brave Little Tailor, a LGB from 1953. Fantastic work. Here's the cover.
The original art is in the following 🧵...
#wardsmorguefile
The original art is in the following 🧵...
#wardsmorguefile
December 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
stunning!!