Much could be more human/humane about the process, and I think I understand the many complex reasons why someone wouldn’t want to shout about receiving public funding. But you’re correct, not acknowledging it helps it get chipped away.

When I was in the granting world I found that writers were particularly adverse to this. Musicians, visual artists, etc, celebrated their grants. I’d go to group launches where we’d funded every participating author. They’d thank everyone except the councils.

What a gorgeous dawn!

I wasn’t about to lose your words and photos when you rightly jettison Meta’s platforms!

This week’s ice, really. It’s gone from almost fully open to frozen over in ten days.

You look sweet, but the daisies are very Midsommar. Try again!

Ingrid only designs excellent books, so it’s not a surprise!