Tove Jansson Swedish speaking Finn. Graphic artist. Creator of The Moomins.

Today I discover Tove Jansson. Watching her life story. I don't even recall how I got here, but it is a new life to learn. Oh yes, an article in today's NYT about a woman who bought an island. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/28/realestate/duck-ledges-remote-island-maine.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYgC0nKyF0g

In 1939, the year I was born,  the war started in Europe. Finland was fought over by Nazis and Soviets. Nazis won. Tove wrote and drew during this time.

There is so much out there to find, stumble upon. Even if I had been thoroughly educated, there would by amazing amounts I'd not know about.

I used to think, if only I could read all the books, until I realized how futile that was. Now, if only I could see everything available on the net, which is, of course, even more impossible. 

I guess there are no degrees of impossible, just as there are no degrees of unique. 

After watching this film, I think, if only Puff, the Magic Dragon played over the end it would be the perfect heartbreaker.

so...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7lmAc3LKWM