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EGH @eligh.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

30 Days of Pride Books Day 21: the Willowweep Manor series by Shaenon K. Garrity & Christopher Baldwin A gothic romance megafan finds herself in a pocket universe governed by the tropes of her favorite genre... with occasional incursions from other genres to keep her on her toes.

2 book covers, The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor & The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor, by Shaenon K Garrity & Christopher Baldwin. Each cover illustration shows a Black woman and a white man in period attire, with a large gothic manor house behind them under a night sky with a full moon. In "Dire Days," they are fighting off a herd of bunnies with glowing green eyes, our heroes armed only with an umbrella and a small knife. In "Nefarious Nights," the heroine holds a magnifying glass and the hero struggles to hold onto a stack of books as the two of them, flanked by a cheerful dog and chicken, stumble upon a dead body. Yes, these books are very silly.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Hrm. New Scooby Doo movie coming out, so i just read up on the franchise, because I was curious if anything supernatural things ever ended up being real in that world (we'll ignore "talking dog" because that was purely for humor and entertainment).

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

That's a wrap for my South America trip. To read the whole South America all at once, it's here (along with links to all my other comics). Thank you for following! www.baldwinpage.com/journalcomic...

A drawing of me walking down the street with a fleece on, and headphones in. The caption reads, "6/2/26 - I WALKED ON MY NORMAL MORNING WALK THAT I'VE BEEN DOING IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR TWO YEARS. STILL LOVELY. STILL HAS GHOSTS. BUT I WILL STILL KEEP GOING. AND I FOUND MY LARGE POT, AND IN THE EVENING MADE CHILI, WHICH I'VE WANTED TO COOK FOR MONTHS! YUM!"

A drawing of me yawning and stretching. The caption reads, "AND THAT'S IT. MY LITTLE TRIP TO SOUTH AMERICA. SO, I'M GOING TO SET THE JOURNAL COMIC ASIDE AGAIN UNTIL I HAVE MORE ADVENTURES (I LOVE IT, BUT OY IT'S A LOT OF WORK)."

A drawing of me sitting at a table with a mug of something, looking out the widow at the clouds. The caption reads, "AND NOW I'M IN ALBUQUERQUE. I'M STILL A LITTLE DISORIENTED, FEELING ALL THE FEELS. BUT IT SEEMS GOOD. I FEEL SO LUCKY AND GRATEFUL - FOR THE ADVENTURES AND ALL THE KIND WONDERFUL PEOPLE I MET. THANK YOU, ALL OF YOU. HASTA LA PROXIMA, AMIGOS"

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

So many details in setting up a life again.

A drawing of me at my laptop, but staring off into space. The caption reads, "5/30/26 - AFTER SOME DEEP SLEEP, I GOT SO MUCH DONE. INSURED AND REGISTERED THE CAR, APPLIED FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE, ORDERED INTERNET, ORDERED A BED, BOUGHT CHAIRS, ETC."

A drawing of me carrying boxes. The caption reads, "6/1/26 - PICKED UP THE KEYS FROM PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND SPENT THE DAY EXCAVATING MY STORAGE UNIT (NOT AS HORRIBLE AS ANTICIPATED)AND BRINGING THINGS OVER AND SLOWLY SETTING THINGS UP."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

More stuff. Wish I'd remembered to add my Rick Steves toiletry bag which I bought about 25 years ago, having no idea who he was. Which was pretty useful, but since I was doing long stays, not really necessary since I spread out a little.

A drawing of a bakcpack. The caption reads, "BACKPACK: I LIKE MY BACKPACK BECAUSE IT HAS TWO STRAPS ACROSS THE FRONT AND A MESH BACK FOR BREATHABILITY. BUT THE STRAPS WERE MESSY ON PLANES, AND THE STIFF BACK NOT CASUAL ENOUGH FOR RELAXED SHLEPPING. SO, NEXT TIME I MIGHT OPT FOR THE FLOPPIER ONE."

A drawing of an empty shopping bag. The caption reads, "SHOPPING BAG: I BOUGHT THIS IN PUNTA ARENAS, AND USED IT A LOT FOR FOOD OR OTHER SHOPPING. I GOT THE VERY THIN NYLON KIND THAT YOU CAN FOLD AND PUT IN A POCKET OR SMALL BAG."

A drawing of a small shoulder bag. The caption reads, "SHOULDER BAG: ALSO BOUGHT IN PUNTA ARENAS. I CHOSE ONE APPROX 8.5" X 5.5", SO IT FITS MY KINDLE, A SMALL NOTEBOOK, OR PAPERS FOLDED IN HALF (PLUS A SMALL WATER BOTTLE)."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Final days are always so bitter sweet.

A drawing of Suspira and I eating snacks and watching a movie. The caption reads, "5/26/26 - SUSPIRA AND I HAD A SWEET EVENING OF HELLO/ GOODBYE. SNACKS, BEERS, AND THE 2Ø1Ø FILM "THE SWITCH' IN SPANISH (THE JEFF GOLDBLUM VOICE ACTOR WAS QUITE GOOD)."

A drawing of Lina and I walking around the airport. The caption reads, "THE NEXT TWO DAYS WERE A BLUR OF DRAWING AND WORRYING ABOUT TRAVEL. BUT ON THE 28TH LINA STOPPED BY AFTER WORK AND TOOK AN UBER WITH ME TO THE AIRPORT TO MAKE SURE I GOT THERE OKAY."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A small sweet trip to the seaside town of La Punta.

A drawing of Lina and I eating at a table with drawings of the food we ate floating around us. The caption reads, "4/25/26 - LINA AND I RETURNED TO OIGA SO I COULD TRY TRY VEGAN VERSIONS OF CAUSA CON LECHE DE TIGRE Y CHICHARRÓN DE "PESCADO", TORTITA DE CHOCLO CON LECHE DE TIGRE Y AJI AMARILLO, AND CHICHA MORADA PARA BEBER."

A drawing of Lina and I leaning against a wall, looking out at the sea. The caption reads, "THEN WE TOOK AN UBER ALONG THE COAST TO LA PUNTA, WHERE WE WALKED BY THE SEA AND TALKED ABOUT GOSSIP, COMMUNITY, AND LEARNING SPANISH. WE HAD DESSERTS AT DELIBAKERY LA PUNTA, AND LATER I TRIED MAZAMORRA MORADA: PUDDING MADE FROM PURPLE CORN, FRUITS, AND SPICES."

A drawing of Lina and I in a dark little minivan-type bus, crammed in with other people. Also a small inset drawing of the vehicle from the outside with a person leaning out and an arrow pointing at him which reads, "cobrador." The caption reads, "AFTER A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE BOAT RIDE, THE BLUES AND GRAYS MAKING ME WANT TO PAINT, WE TOOK A "COMBI BACK. THESE LITTLE WHITE MINIVAN BUSSES PACK FULL AND GO ALL OVER TOWN, STOPPING ANYWHERE. I ENJOYED SEEING THE TOWN THIS WAY. ALTHOUGH EVERY UBER RIDE (AND NOW COMBI RIDE) THAT I TAKE, I RATE IT AS TO HOW LIKELY WE ARE TO ALL DIE, AND IT SEEMS EVERY RIDE TOPS THE PREVIOUS ONE."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Well, the journal comic will still be posting (catching up) for a couple weeks or so, but I fly back to the USA today. Holy cow, what a strange long meandering amazing trip.

A drawing of Ninon and I on a boat with land in the background. The caption reads, "I WENT ON A GUIDED TOUR WITH NINON. IT STARTED WITH A 4 HOUR BUS RIDE TO PARACAS, THEN A BOAT RIDE AROUND THE BALLESTAS ISLANDS, WHERE WE SAW PENGUINS, SEA LIONS, AND THE PARACAS CANDELABRA."

A drawing of a man performing a pisco tasting presentation. The caption reads, "WE HAD LUNCH AT TRES NETOS IN THE ICA REGION, SEATED WITH A NICE BRAZILIAN COUPLE FROM OUR GROUP. THEN A PISCO TASTING AT THE SAME RESTAURANT. I LIKED THE SWEET ONES."

A drawing of a dune buggy driving up over a dune, several feet in the air. The caption reads, "THEN ON TO THE DUNES IN HUACACHINA. IT WAS A LOT OF PHOTO OPS, AND SEVERAL VERY INSANE BUGGY RIDE THROUGH THE DUNES, WHICH EXPLAINS THE IF-YOU-ARE-MAIMED-OR-DIE WAIVER THEY HAD US SIGN."

A drawing of me going down a sand dune on a snowboard, on my stomach. The caption reads, "THEN SANDBOARDING (MOST OF US RIDING DOWN ON OUR STOMACHS LIKE A SLED). THEN WE PARKED ATOP A DUNE AND WATCHED THE SUNSET. AFTERWARDS, SLEEPY, I SPENT THE 4 HOUR BUS RIDE BACK LISTENING TO AN AUDIOBOOK."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Sometimes we can't express our needs or get overwhelmed, and yet we survive. We're kinda weird amazing creatures.

A drawing of Charlotte and I talking over dinner in a restaurant. The caption reads, "4/15/26 - I HAD DINNER WITH CHARLOTTE BEFORE THEY RETURNED TO THE STATES. IT WAS NICE TO TALK ABOUT OUR SIMILAR EXPERIENCES OF IMMERSION LEARNING, AND THE REAL FEAR OF NOT BEING ABLE TO EXPRESS OUR NEEDS DOWN HERE."

A drawing of Suspira and I in a pub, toasting drinks. The caption reads, "4/16/26 - SUSPIRA AND I WENT OUT TO MALAJUNTAS FOR A DRINK AND SNACKS. A NICE NIGHT OUT IN A LOVELY QUIET-ISH PLACE WHERE WE COULD JUST TALK."

A drawing of me in the tourist market, with a vendor tossing a poncho over my shoulders. The caption reads, "4/17/26 - I RETURNED TO INKA MARKET TO GET SOME LITTLE THINGS. I DON'T JUDGE SUPER-ASSERTIVE VENDERS, THEY'RE JUST MAKING A LIVING, BUT I TEND TO GET OVERWHELMED AND CAN'T THINK. SO I ONLY BOUGHT A FEW THINGS AND SLIPPED OUT."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

I'm anti ALL insider trading, so I think that that soldier's Maduro Raid bet was wrong. BUT almost more-so, I'm against law inequality, and with the IMMENSE amount of insider trading in upper government, I feel this guy's case should be heard last. But nope. Because he's just some poor shmuck. Grrr.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Taking care of business like a (pantsless) BOSS.

A drawing of me walking with a trash-bag full of clothes through the lobby of my building, with me only wearing a shirt and my boxers. The caption reads, "4/13/26 - CLOTHES MUSTY FROM HANDWASHING, I BROUGHT THEM TO THE LAUNDRY ACROSS THE STREET. BUT I ONLY HAVE TWO PAIRS OF PANTS AND ONE PAIR OF SHORTS, SO I WENT WEARING ONLY BOXERS. THEY LOOK KINDA' LIKE SHORTS, BUT I WAS EMBARRASSED."

A drawing of my sitting on the couch, working on my laptop. The caption reads, "I'VE BEGUN THE SLOG OF SETTING UP MY LIFE IN THE USA AGAIN AFTER 7 MONTHS AWAY. APARTMENT APPLICATION AND LEASE, TAXES, HEALTH INSURANCE, EBT, CAR REGISTRATION. A NEVER ENDING LIST."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

heh. I washed my tattoo and went to put Bepanthen on it. But I'd set the tube of it right next to the toothpaste. Yup, you guessed it. I mean, on the bright side, I was able to re-wash it and apply correctly, and I DIDN'T accidentally brush my teeth with Bepanthen. Yet. 😁🙄🤪

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I'm looking forward to taking an actual Salsa class when I return. :)

A drawing of a group of us painting small ceramic bulls. The caption reads, "4/9/26 - THE SCHOOL HAS EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS, AND THIS NIGHT IT WAS PAINTING TORITO DE PUCARÁ, LITTLE CERAMIC BULLS. YOU PUT THEM IN PAIRS ON YOUR ROOF, AND THEY WATCH OVER YOU."

A drawing of me on the phone with my headphones, working on my computer. The caption reads, "LATER, WITH THE HELP OF IVY, I BOUGHT A PLANE TICKET HOME APRIL 29TH! AND THE FOLLOWING DAY MY APARTMENT APPLICATION WAS APPROVED. UM. I GUESS I'M GOING HOME. I HAVE LOTS OF FEELINGS ABOUT THIS."

A drawing of me and another person practicing dancing. The caption reads, "4/10/26 - SALSA WORKSHOP AT THE SCHOOL, VERY INTRO, MORE AN ACTIVITY THAN A CLASS. DESPITE ANXIETY (WHICH I GOT FROM MY PREVIOUS DANCE CLASS), I (SUCCESSFULLY) MADE MYSELF RELAX AND HAVE FUN.

A drawing of Ninon and I eating dessert. The caption reads, "AFTERWARDS I GOT DESSERTS WITH NINON, A WOMAN TRAVELING HERE FROM MONTREAL. WE TALKED ABOUT WHY WE'RE HERE IN PERU, BOOKS, STUDYING, ABOUT BEING AN INTROVERT, AND ALL THE THINGS."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I love eating out, but in weeks like this, it makes me dream of going back to my apartment and having my morning oats and a PB&J lunch.

A drawing of Suspira and I talking at a pub. The caption reads, "LATER, I HAD LAGERS AND TEQUEÑOS AT MOLLY'S PUB WITH SUSPIRA (IN ENGLISH), AND WE TALKED AND LAUGHED FOR HOURS."

A drawing of me in a restaurant with Charlotte and Regina. The caption reads, "4/6/26 - I MET UP WITH CHARLOTTE AND REGINA (ALSO FROM OLYMPIA, WA) FOR FOOD (CHEESECAKE FOR ME) AT SAMSARA, A VEGAN RESTAURANT. SO WEIRD TO MEET SO MANY PEOPLE I KNOW (OR FRIENDS OF FRIENDS) IN PERU!"

A drawing of a small 3-story (kinda 2 story) building. The caption reads, "4/7/26 - A FEW YEARS BACK I LIVED IN AN APARTMENT IN ALBUQUERQUE AND LOVED IT EXCEPT THAT IT WAS THE BASEMENT OF A 3 STORY. WELL... THE TOP APARTMENTS OPENED UP, AND I GOT A VIRTUAL TOUR AND APPLIED. I GUESS I'M LOOKING TOWARDS HOME."

A drawing of Lina and I at a restaurant. The caption reads, "LATER I MET LINA AT SAN ANTONIA AGAIN FOR SNACKING, ALTHOUGH I GOT LOST GETTING THERE. SHE LOOKED FABULOUS AND WE TALKED ABOUT OUR WEEKS."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I wonder if Trump will deny knowing it was Jesus in the picture with him, hand on Trump's shoulder. Or if Trump will say he thought it was a doctor tending to him.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I've been trying to try ALL the desserts. 😋

A drawing of me eating out with a group of people. The caption reads, "THE SCHOOL ORGANIZES EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, SO I JOINED A GROUP TO GO OUT TO MERCADO 28. I HAD SOME PLEASANT CONVERSATION, BUT MY PIZZA GAVE ME DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS."

A drawing of fried donuts and a dipping sauce. The caption reads, "A AND I TRIED PICARONES. CRISPY-ON-THE-OUTSIDE DONUTS MADE OF SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO, WITH A TOUCH OF ANISE. AND SERVED WITH FRUITY AND SPICED CHANCACA SYRUP, WHICH IS SORT-OF LIKE MOLASSES (SERVED A LA MODE)."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

So glad the school was so responsive. If you're in Lima, Peruwayna seems quite good.

A drawing of me looking bored in class. The caption reads, "3/30/26 - I THOUGHT MY INTERVIEWER AT THE SPANISH SCHOOL SAID I WAS LEVEL 2, BUT I WAS PUT IN THE VERY BEGINNING LEVEL 1, AND SO I WAS BORED THE FIRST DAY (ESPECIALLY AFTER STUDYING THE SUBJUNCTIVE ALL WEEKEND)."

A drawing of me in a restaurant. The caption reads, "IN THE EVENING I TRIED LOCAL CHURROS, AS I'VE ONLY HAD THEM IN THE USA. I JUST GOT PLAIN ONES AT MANOLO, BUT AM CURIOUS TO TRY MANJAR OR VANILLA GREASY, BUT YUMMY."

A drawing of me in class with three other students. The caption reads, "3/31/26 - AT SCHOOL I ASKED IF I COULD ME MOVED, AND THEY BUMPED ME UP TO LEVEL BASIC 2, WHICH HELPED. I'M A HARD CASE BECAUSE I KINDA KNOW A LOT, BUT AM LOUSY AT EVERYTHING. SO I'M NOT LEARNING MUCH, BUT AM REFINING AND PRACTICING."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

I painted a "Torito de Pucará" today in a workshop at my school in Peru. I had fun.

A small painted sculpture of a small Bull.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I guess the real answer is I'll just have to come back! :)

A drawing of me having dinner and talking again with Asombra. It reads, "3/24/26 - I HAD DINNER WITH ASOMBRA AGAIN. I'VE MET SO MANY GOOD PEOPLE ON MY TRIP. I LOVE IT, BUT IT'S ALSO SAD BECAUSE I KEEP HAVING TO SAY GOODBYE, UNSURE IF ILL EVER GET TO SEE THEM AGAIN."

A drawing of me walking by the sea at night with a large round metal structure on the horison. It reads, "3/25/26 - I WALKED DOWN ON THE RAMBLA AGAIN, AND SAW THE WEIRD METAL STRUCTURE I SAW THE FIRST TIME I'D WALKED DOWN THERE, MY FIRST NIGHT, EVERYTHING SO NEW, AND NOW HOW IF FEELS TO SAY GOODBYE AFTER 3 MONTHS."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Winding down Uruguay in a relaxed fashion.

A drawing of me having dinner and talking with Asombra. it reads, "3/22/26 - I HAD DINNER WITH ASOMBRA (WHO I MET ONLINE) AT BRECHA BAR Y CAFE WHERE WE HAD BEER AND HUMMUS AND TALKED ABOUT ART, FAMILY, AND POLITICS. (IN ENGLISH, A RELIEF FOR MY BRAIN)"

A drawing of me working at a table in a living room. It reads, "IN JANUARY I EXPLORED A LOT OF MONTEVIDEO WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE, AND SINCE I WAS STAYING IN THE SAME AREA, I GOT AHEAD ON MY WORK TO MAKE THE TRANSITION TO PERU EASIER."

A drawing of me sitting in the plaza de independcia in Montevideo. It reads, "BUT I TRIED TO GO OUT AT LEAST TWICE A DAY, TO WALK TO PLAZA DE INDEPENDICIA OR WALK ALONG THE RAMBLA."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I'm sure it's a coincidence that the only two people Turmp has fired from his cabinet in his second term have both been women.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

What a random pleasure (and luck!) to find out there was a lovely comics fest here the week I happened to be here. :)

A drawing of my host sitting in a chair, talking. It reads, "3/20/26 - AFTER A FEW DAYS MY HOST AND I FOUND TIME TO SIT DOWN AND CHAT. FOR SOME REASON, IT'S BEEN REALLY HARD FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND HER ACCENT MAYBE? SITTING DOWN AND FOCUSED HELPED A LITTLE."

A drawing of me sitting on the couch, not looking like I'm having much fun. It reads, "ONLY BEING ABLE TO CONVERSE AT CHILD-LEVEL MAKES ME FEEL STUPID AND FRUSTRATED. LE SIGH. HUMILITY CAN BE HEALTHY, BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN IT'S FUN."

A drawing of me walking through a convention with lots of people. It reads, "3/21/26 - I WENT TO COMIC-PALOOZA, A SMALL COMIC'S FEST IN THE CULTURAL CENTER DE ESPAÑA. IT WAS LIVELY, AND IT WAS FUN SEEING WHAT PEOPLE WERE WORKING ON."

A drawing of two people giving a panel talk. It reads, "AND I SAT IN ON THE PANEL WITH MATIAS BERGARA, MODERATED BY JOANNA PELUFFO ABOUT WORKING FOR FOREIGN MARKETS (INCLUDING THE US). I UNDERSTOOD MANY WORDS, BUT COULDN'T STRING THEM TOGETHER INTO SENSE."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Please don't misinterpret this, I really quite love this odd little apartment. Even the rain bit. :)

A drawing of me walking through a narrow tall corridor with a ceiling of skylight of an old historic apartment. It reads, "3/18/26 - I PACKED AND THEN TOOK A 4 HOUR BUS-RIDE BACK TO MONTEVIDEO. THE AIRBNB THERE WAS PRETTY AND WEIRD. CEILINGS PROBABLY 2Ø FEET TALL."

A drawing of me walking through the laundry room, getting wet from the rain. It reads, "THE LAUNDRY ROOM HAD ONLY HALF A CEILING, SO YOU HAVE TO RUN THROUGH THE RAIN TO GET TO THE KITCHEN (IT ONLY RAINED TWICE)."

A drawing of me sitting on a canvas deck chair on a roof. It reads, "AND IT HAD A PLEASANT SHADY ROOFTOP WHERE I DRANK COFFEE IN THE MORNING."

A drawing of me working at a table in the living room. It reads, "BUT MOSTLY I STAYED IN THE FRONT ROOM, ON THE COUCH OR WORK AT THE TABLE. OH, AND THE PLACE ALSO FEELS STRANGE BECAUSE IT IS LITERALLY NEXT-DOOR/ TOUCHING THE BUILDING WHERE I STAYED IN JANUARY."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A lovely afternoon with a very kind person who I may never see again. The life of a traveler, for better or worse.

A drawing of me sitting nest to a woman on a beach leaning against a rock. It reads, "3/16/26 - IN THE AFTERNOON I HUNG OUT WITH DELFINA, A LITERATURE TEACHER AND POET. WE GOT EMPANADAS AND MATE AND DROVE TO LA PEDRERA BEACH, AND SAT AND TALKED AND ATE AND DRANK."

A drawing of me and the same woman walking on the sand towards the sea with a trickle of water in the sand. It reads, "MIND YOU, THIS WAS ALL IN SPANISH, SO I UNDERSTOOD A LOT, AND I ALSO DIDN'T UNDERSTAND A LOT. BUT SHE WAS SO LOVELY, AND I HAD SUCH A GOOD TIME. AFTER THE BEACH WE VISITED LEGUNA DE ROCHA (SO DRIED UP), AND THEN CALLED IT A DAY."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

This is me trying to rest, "what are all the things I can DO while I do this resting thing?"

A drawing of a basket with food in it. It reads, "3/12/26 - THE HOST OF THIS AIRENB PROVIDES BREAKFAST. ON THE FIRST MORNING IT WAS TOAST, PASTRY, YOGURT-WITH TGRANOLA, PAPAYA, APPLE, A FIG, AND SOME "ARAZÁS ROJO" (STRAWBERRY GUAVA). I SAVORED IT ALL."

A drawing of me walking on the beach in full long pants and long-sleeve shirt. It reads, "AFTER A SHOWER, LAUNDRY, AND A PHONE CALL, I WALKED ALONG THE BEACH TO TOWN. IT'S A 35 MINUTE WALK ON ROADS, A LEISURELY HOUR BY SAND. IT FELT RELAXING AND GOOD."

A drawing of me sitting in a restaurant drinking a beer. It reads, "AND SINCE I'M ON VACATION, DAMNIT, I'M TRYING TO ACTUALLY GO OUT A LITTLE AND NOT BE A TOTAL SHUT-IN, AND SO I GOT A CAPRESE SANDWICH AND A BEER FOR LUNCH AT OLIVA RESTO."

A drawing of me writing a letter at a cafe. It reads, "AND THEN A COFFEE AND AN ALFAJOR FOR DESSERT AT BAMBÚ, WHERE I WROTE HALF OF A LETTER WHILE SNACKING."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

I want to move to Pennsylvania just so I can vote against Fetterman.

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

That pizza would've tasted so good, I just know it.

A drawing of me walking down an unlit dirt road, and an unlit pizza sign in the foreground. It reads, "BUT I DROPPED MY STUFF OFF, AND ONLINE FOUND A PIZZA PLACE ONLY A 15 MINUTE WALK AWAY... EXCEPT AFTER FOLLOWING AN UNLIT SIGN POINTING DOWN A DARK DIRT ROAD, I EVENTUALLY GAVE UP."

A drawing of me eating instant ramen from a cup in a kitchenette. It reads, "SO I WENT TO THE EL DORADO GROCERY ON SAGITARIO AVE AND GOT STAPLES, INCLUDING A CUP OF RAMEN (THE RENTAL HAS NO STOVE OR MICROWAVE, JUST AN ELECTRIC KETTLE & MINI-FRIDGE). MMM, FOOD."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Sometimes travel days are just kinda dull. And taking the bus in Uruguay can be especially so because the country is so flat so there's not much to see. Not dissing Uruguay, it is a wonderful place. But it's still flat.

A drawing of Lola and I sitting around in the living room, talking. It reads, "3/11/26 - AND THAT'S KIND OF IT. LOLA AND I HAD SOME FINAL CHATS (WE PROBABLY MOSTLY UNDERSTOOD EACH OTHER), AND IN THE MORNING I CAUGHT THE BUS OUT OF TOWN."

A drawing of me standing in the La Paloma bus terminal. It reads, "IT WAS TEN HOURS OF TRAVEL (IF YOU INCLUDE TIMES WALKING TO AND FROM THE BUS STATIONS, AND A TWO HOUR TRANSFER IN MONTEVIDEO). I ARRIVED IN LA PALOMA TIRED AND HUNGRY."

A drawing of me walking on a dirt shoulder, the La Paloma water tower in the background. It reads, "THE HALF HOUR DRAG OF MY LUGGAGE ON UNEVEN SIDEWALKS, DIRT SIDEWALKS, PAVED SHOUL-DERS, AND A DIRT ROAD WAS QUITE THE SLOG."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

A quiet week. There was a play on Saturday too, but since I was sick I missed it (totally better now).

A drawing of three people in suits surrounded by stacks and stacks of bozes. One of them is reading a slip to the others. It reads, "12/27/26 - I SAW THE PLAY 'CICLO FLORENCIOS' (FLORENCIOS CYCLE). A SURREAL BLACK COMEDY ABOUT ARTIST AWARDS FROM A BUREAUCRATIC PERSPECTIVE."

A drawing of me looking at my phone as I entered the front door at night. It reads, "WHEN I GOT HOME, ILANA MESSAGED ME THAT LOLA WAS IN THE HOSPITAL OVERNIGHT. IT ENDED UP BEING MORE COMPLICATED, AND SHE DID NOT RETURN HOME FOR SIX DAYS (BUT IS OKAY!)."

A drawing of me sick in bed watching a movie on my laptop. It reads, "12/28/26 - I GOT SICK AGAIN. STRAIGHT FLU THIS TIME I THINK, NOT A SUN/DEHYDRATION THING. ANYHOW, I HAD A TEENSY FEVER, I DIDN'T GET MUCH WORK DONE FOR THREE DAYS, AND I WATCHED LOTS OF CHRISTMAS MOVIES IN SPANISH."

A drawing of me sitting alone in a corner eating a brownie a la mode. It reads, "3/5/26 - AFTER FINISHING CLEANING UP THE CURRENT DRAFT OF CLUB SANDWICH, I SENT IT TO MY AGENT. YAY! THAT I EVENING WENT OUT FOR A BROWNIE A LA MODE AT 'NIDO' FOR A QUIET LITTLE CELEBRATION."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Last week was such a better birthday than anticipated. Ah, the kindness and joy of strangers.

A drawing of me on a couch reading a birthday card. It reads, "12/25/26 - IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY. I MOSTLY DREW, BUT THROUGHOUT THE DAY I OPENED ONE-BY-ONE THE FIVE BIRTHDAY CARDS WHICH MANAGED TO REACH ME IN CARMELO. A PIECE OF HOME FEELS PRETTY SPECIAL RIGHT NOW."

A drawing of me talking to Lola while she tries to figure out what I'm saying. It reads, "WHEN I'D ARRIVED IN CARMELO, ID MENTIONED TO LOLA A RECENT CRAVING FOR BLACK FOREST CAKE. IT WENT SOMETHING LIKE THIS, 'PASTEL, NEGROS... ¿QUÉ ES UN PALABRA POR MUCHAS ÁRBOLES?' (CAKE, BLACK... WHAT IS THE WORD FOR MANY TREES?)"

A drawing of a black forest cake. It reads, "WE FIGURED IT OUT EVENTUALLY, BUT IT TOOK A WHILE. I MENTION THIS BECAUSE SHE REMEMBERED, AND HELPED ME ORDER (A FEW DAYS BEFORE A BLACK FOREST CAKE FOR MY BIRTHDAY. YUM!"

A drawing of Lolo, Ilana, and myself sitting around the coffee table in the living room eating pizza and drinking beer. It reads, "AND HER AND ILANA WERE SO KIND, AND HAD PIZZA, BEER, AND CAKE WITH ME. I'VE MET SO MANY PEOPLE WITH SUCH HUGE HEARTS. WHAT BETTER BIRTHDAY GIFT COULD I ASK FOR?"

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A little boat trip the next town over. (1 of 2)

A drawing of Lola asking me to go boating. It reads, "2/22/26 - LOLA ASKED IF I WANTED TO GO ON A BOAT WITH A FRIEND OR FRIENDS, AND I ASKED, "A BIG BOAT?" AND SHE SAID, "YES." SO I SAID, "YES" BECAUSE I'VE LEARNED THAT IT'S NOT SO IMPORTANT TO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT'S HAPPENING (ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU TRUST THE PERSON), AND TO JUST BE SURPRISED."

A drawing of Lola and I in a park on a bench swing next to a friend of hers who is sitting on a lawn chair and drinking mate. It reads, "WE DROVE TO NUEVA PALMIRA AND MET WITH A HISTORY TEACHER FRIEND OF HERS, AND WE THREE SAT BY THE URUGUAY RIVER AND DRANK MATE. I'D DESCRIBE MATE AS GRASSY AND SLIGHTLY BITTER, AND IS A HUGE CULTURAL THING HERE."

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Christopher Baldwin @chrisjbaldwin.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Ooof. Just read an article in how they're making headway into reading thought by "array of electrodes surgically inserted into a lobe," and how great it is for people who are paralyzed etc. But all that comes to mind for me is the military uses, and it terrifies me. www.bbc.com/future/artic...

bbc.com

How AI can read our scrambled inner thoughts

The crackle of electricity inside your brain has long been too complex to decode. Artificial intelligence is changing that.

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