Wendyadel - Wendy

Polaris, The North Star

As we all find ways to deal with the complexity of art vs artist, here is a tool that I am using. It will not be right for everyone, but it has helped me. If it can help you too, I offer it to you.

Many artists of beloved works have bad, even horrible sides to them. The works would not be beloved if they didn't have value. These good things do not soften the bad things. The value of the art does not lessen or excuse the badness of the artists' actions. But vice versa. The horribleness of the artists' actions does not necessarily reduce the value that can be taken from the art. From loving friendships, to standing for what is right, to support of diversity, to following our own paths, to so many more positive messages in the adventures that are presented by these people who are embodying bad things; these badly behaving people do not necessarily spoil the good things or make them unimportant.

I understand if the bad things do spoil the good things for you, and that is totally valid. However, if that path doesn't seem right for you and you've been struggling, perhaps this quote will help you find some acceptance in the situation, as it has helped me.

Supportive posting only, please. If you have rage to vent, which is understandable, another location rather than a reply to this would be appreciated.

Day #1045 of David Tennant as a Fennec Fox!

Coloring in empty space with no population Red has given Republicans a feeling of power.

Here is a map with empty space kept white.

Massive difference.

Day #1047 of David Tennant as a Fennec Fox!