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Last summer’s national fascination with #wordle and the egregious #supremecourt decision to overturn #roevswade collide in #hartspasscomics no. 597. Women should be able to decide for themselves. #choice #abortionrights #abortionisawomansright #grrr #haikucomics https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsvA_YPvlE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#hartspasscomics no. 596 It’s hot and dry by early July on the east side of the #northcascades so #fireworks are a nonstarter. That being said, in a few more weeks depending on the snowpack and your elevation, the true high country fireworks of an always amazing wildflower season will more than suffice! #wildflowers #pasaytenwilderness #pasaytenpyrotechnics #wilderness https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsuaKPPXkT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And #hartspasscomics no. 595 for the week after our early #summervacation trip to #kauai The trip was very nice but I was also pretty happy with the #wolverinewisdom nature of this #comic as well. And you CAN make some incredible creative leaps and go to some pretty excellent places with these brains of ours. Just sayin’ Enjoy the weekend! https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqMIbIv1G3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#hartspasscomics no. 594 If the early summer water was still cold last year, I can only imagine what it might be like this year… SINCE IT’S STILL VERY MUCH WINTER ON MARCH 11TH! #endlesswinter #catchupcomics #grrr https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqLAx7vHz-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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And while I was definitely feeling this was (in June) about last school year (after getting Covid twice and all that jazz…) this current year is rolling along. And it’s March already? #grrr #hartspasscomics no. 593 #teachercomics #endlesssummer https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpo4kJngmLB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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#hartspasscomics no. 558 checked a few boxes for me on the balance between the fun and serious potential of the #comics form. Even after 10+ years of these weekly strips, its still a welcome challenge to experiment with expression - be it serious or sentimental, scientific or silly. Enjoy! #comicsofinstagram #sciencecomics #wolverinewisdom #sciencesaveslives #scientificmethod https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCQExbPvFW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#hartspasscomics no. 556 implies that I had an actual accident - which I did not. My dad even texted me wondering if some literal “fall” was the inspiration. Thankfully, no :) Just a little #wolverinewisdom and #encouragement here to #keepontruckin as it were. Its not always easy but #wolverines got your back! #grrr #comicsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CYCOJ4NJezB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Playing around with #procreatedrawing #dogportrait #time https://www.instagram.com/erikbrooksbooks/p/CYBA7fHrBAW/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#hartspasscomics no. 555 9/15, 10/15, 11/15, 12/15… #thebeatgoeson #science #masks #grrr https://www.instagram.com/p/CYApayilscE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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After the crushing summer of heat depicted in #hartspasscomics no. 554 it was more than excellent to revel in today’s -3 degree #classicski #coldweather #grrr #summersucks #winter #comicsofinstagram #northcascades #methowvalley https://www.instagram.com/erikbrooksbooks/p/CYApKZIFC2h/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As a final post for my #polarbearpostcardproject -- After spending 14 months mailing 310 pieces of original art to the President @whitehouse it was SUPER hard to pick favorites, but these look nice together :) I'm searching for the next iteration of this artistic #advocacy In due time I'll begin using this #instagram account for other items of #kidlitart etc. but a permanent home for the Post Card Project will be established soon at www.erikbrooks.com Cheers to all who've enjoyed the #polarbears and thanks so much for the support! #happynewyear And keep ON IT for ways to hold our new administration to task! #climatechangeisreal the #arcticrefuge needs greater protection #wearethearctic #keepitintheground #climateaction #saveourseaice #monumentsforall

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 310 And for Christmas eve... I have always liked the quiet contemplation of Silent Night - of something vast and large brought down to a small and intimate instance. We're an entire world full of connected community these days, people. Look for the common thread. Slow it down. Consider. Peace out! #silentnight #merrychristmas #christmaseve #christmas #wearethearctic #saveourseaice #advocate for #climateaction #polarbears for #peace #polarbearsforpeace #keepitintheground

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 309 Another celebratory post card today – for all things winter, polar, and Arctic! Happy Friday world and Merry Christmas! #wearethearctic #saveourseaice #snow #wintersolstice #merrychristmas #polarbears #winter #illustratorsoninstagram #kidlitart

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 308 A little #polarbear #hug #dance to #celebrate both the new protections for #Arctic waters AND the #winter solstice! #wearethearctic #saveourseaice #keepitintheground #grrr #advocate for #climateaction #firstdayofwinter #thankyou @whitehouse

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 307 Today the President @whitehouse off-shore drilling in large portions of the #Arctic and #Atlantic oceans! In similar news, a large crowd of studied and stoic #polarbears formed an ursine wall at the boundaries of Alaska's coastal plain. Good work President Obama. Good work bears! #wearethearctic #saveourseaice #keepitintheground #advocate for #climateaction #climatechangeisreal #grrr #thankyou

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 306 "Electoral College Monday" I'll try to get a little more optimistic and festive for my final 9 cards of the project, but the Russian hack/"messing around with" of our elections/news cycle is disturbing... The last time I checked, big oil and the Russian oligarchy could pretty much care less about jobs for working class Americans, so the joke is pretty much on all of us - and sadly our political process. It's even more unfortunate that the president-elect is so scared of having his win questioned in any way that he reacts as he does, and it does NOT bode well for the next four years. I hope that the president-elect is held justly accountable for his assorted partnerships and deals. Someone else will have to actually rise up and fight for the little guy and all of the groups and issues soon to be marginalized by this new administration. #wearethearctic #saveourseaice #advocate for #climateaction #polarbears #politics #electoralcollege #monday

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#polarbearpostcardproject No. 305 ... oh, and embarrassing or not as it may be to have a spelling error in your casual but dedicated communications to the President of the United States (see PPBpc No. 304 - and I'm sure that it's not the first time!) I'll leave you for the week with "SEND IT NO. 2 - Nordic style!" Dig in. Go big! And for the Obama family en route to #Hawaii - Mele Kalikimaka. #saveourseaice #wearethearctic #advocate for #climateaction #merrychristmas #letitsnow #melekalikimaka #nordicskiing #crosscountryskiing #polarbear #sunset #classicskiing #nordic #arcticrefuge