Food poisoning sucks

But it's a good excuse to watch TV

Hi there!

I’m writing this from my bed, my permanent home all weekend as I either caught a horrible stomach bug or ate poisoned food (sounds way more dramatic written that way haha). It’s been a great time to rewatch Veronica Mars (are you team Duncan, Logan, Leo, Wallace, or Weevil?) But it’s also been kinda miserable.

Luckily I’m feeling a bit better today, and rather than send you a fuzzy-brain post, I thought this could be a fun time to get to know you better. There’s been a lot of new subscribers lately, and whether you are new here or an OG, I’d love to hear from you.

• How is your year going so far?

• What creative stuff are you into lately?

• What do you hope to get from this newsletter?

You can reply to this email with your response or leave a comment. And just in case you didn’t catch it, the most important question is actually the Veronica Mars one.

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Here is something funny that my friend Kaly Quarles sent me today.

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Newsletter experts (whoever they are) say one should be consistent. One should pick a narrow topic and stick to it. One should set clear expectations. Subscribers like knowing what they are going to get when they sign up. And I totally get that but also…I am interested in so many things! That’s why I’m an author and an illustrator. I’m so curious about everything that I needed TWO ways to process it all ;)

Since starting this newsletter last year, I’ve experimented with it a lot, trying to figure out what the cannoli I want to do with it. I’ve done personal essays, illustrated stories starring me as a chicken nugget, kid-friendly activities, art challenges, book and movie recommendations, video presentations, podcast interviews, and now my Learn From the Greats studies (currently William Steig).

• For those who have been here a while, what have you enjoyed the most?

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I guess that’s why I chose to call my newsletter AT THE KID TABLE; it includes my obsession with picture books and love of creativity and the stuff I learn from others who also love to sit at the kid table.

When I really dig down deep, the reason why I make this little newsletter is because I love CONNECTING with you. I love reading your comments. I love hearing about what you are working on. I love geeking out over picture books with you.

So I just want to say thanks for being here. I really do appreciate you sitting with me AT THE KID TABLE.

If I may leave you with one piece of advice…please avoid poisoned food.

Your always-full-of-great-life-advice friend,

Rachel