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Do or do not there is no Try.

by hughtims on March 18, 2017 at 7:21 pm
Posted In: Blog

I would like to talk about this famous line as I feel like there is a difficulty in “trying” that is created by our need to want to do something with our lives. I think what we need to “do” is really discuss what is the most important thing affecting our lives every day. So this is a reminder to myself and all the world that we are able to effect real change by doing but also by trying. The trying is the “weeds” that writers talk about getting lost in. If you can’t think of what to write or create it’s because you are lost. That same trying is also work but there has to be motivation and clarity to make sure that you are also doing.

I find that when I begin my creative process I am tricked by my brain into not changing because.. well I’m not sure. I guess there could be a subconscious fear of succeeding but I also fear I’m just lazy and not putting enough effort in but that’s not always fair. All of that is some sort of insecurity but it’s based on whatever I’ve lived before so it has some validity. I’m only human after all and we all love our systems and repetition. I just need to find the motivation and clarity to say no to my brain when it wants to make something I “need” happen and thereby I can create some change. Could this be applied to politics? We may never know..

I thought- why don’t I just write this down. I’ve been trying to do morning pages forever. Granted I’m not sure I want to write things down all the time on this blog but I will if I find worth in the things I’m considering. So if you are running into the notion that you have too much on your plate it’s because you do. Do your best to cut some things down and clear out the “weeds” and maybe you will have more to think about and can come back to the issue that is most important for you and you will have that automatic satisfaction of “doing”. Peace, kindness, and love- Hugh.

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Public Services Announcement

by hughtims on March 17, 2017 at 4:20 am
Posted In: Blog

bloodcapped lester copyHave a very safe and hollering good St. Patrick’s Day everyone! Remember a true Irish man does his best to stay true so don’t let your emotions overcome you and don’t hit people and don’t fight unless you’re friends. Lester is my version of the Krampus for St. Patty’s day. I think if you are truly an arsehole then he may steal your soul. So don’t be an ass- praise the drink- and if you have to fight someone let it be your insecure self that blames others for your own damn misfortune. Let you change the tide and become the best version of yourself. Politics are Shite! Also– I’m going to be attending BAR HARBOR COMICON next friggin’ weekend! I’m honored! Please come and support a great cause!barharborcc

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January 24, 2017

by hughtims on January 25, 2017 at 1:01 am
Posted In: Blog

Well it’s a new year and we have a new president. He’s scary. I’m coming to this page tonight to just get away from all of that– but he’s a click away. His face is around every corner. Has it been this long since Bush and did Republicans turn into a rabid animal scared in the corner during that time? I think so. Even worse the Democrats got a couple bites. I’m glad that Captain America lives in another dimension ( Earth 612 ) because here I’d be embarrassed for what we allowed to happen. Yes this is on all of us. So be like the Cap and fight every day! Progressives Assemble! – humbly endorsed statement by Hugh Tims who has as much or as little to say about politics as anyone but defiantly adds to his website in defiance of class.

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Why I will wear a safety pin whether you think it’s cool or not.

by hughtims on November 16, 2016 at 5:53 am
Posted In: Blog

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I feel compelled to address the 2016 election for president because although I am an artist first and foremost, it simply permeates the culture and won’t get off my brain so I’m trying to write it out. I am not a woman- I am white, I am a male. I happen to be gay but you may not know that unless you are familiar with me personally or could guess from my work. What strikes me is that people are scared and angry and they have a right to be. Mr. Trump has said horrible things and associated himself with very terrifying groups and people. I only want to say that I do not want this president. I do not want his vice president. I do not want hate running around with authority. I do not want violence and oppression. I choose not to hate these people as I actively participate to protect my friends, family, and nation.

I was happy to come across the notion that we are supported by a bigger community http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/patrick-stewart-safety-pin-donald-trump_us_58261897e4b02d21bbc88b75 and that it had become a trend for what was in my opinion solidarity. However, there has been an argument against wearing these safety pins as well, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dear-white-people-your-safety-pins-are-embarassing_us_58278b9de4b02b1f5257a36a basically making the argument that we as white people are turning racism into something casual that we can use and then go back to ignoring. There is a link to how to not be that person to that I’ll add: https://medium.com/@keeltyc/how-to-easily-be-a-white-ally-to-marginalized-communities-fb0ff326e7ac#.l7t5nbcip and I agree with both but at the same time I don’t believe that blaming people about who and what they are is relevant.

What is relevant is that we have an administration that singles out minorities in this country and can do a lot of damage to our environment. I understand that we have a culture that treats people differently based on their appearance and that what I have to say means absolutely nothing to people that are persecuted because they aren’t able to pass as straight and white.

I am gay and this I feel only allows me the window of fear for my well-being that I have known based on growing up consciously choosing to correct my femininity. I know that my white privilege affords me a lot in circumventing that same fear I know others are incapable of hiding. I am upset that this is the case and I believe it can be better. So I have undertaken the responsibility of making myself do all that I can to support all minorities that are a target of this administration. I feel that this statement is invariably weak and unbelievable to those that have no choice but to fight this fight every day based on who they are.

Knowing that growing up is difficult when you are not accepted as part of the crowd is something I am familiar with. I apologized later in my thirties to a gay man in my high school that was not able to hide his orientation as well as I could. If I had the opportunity to wear a pin then I probably wouldn’t have because the notion of being persecuted daily is terrifying. I mean really terrifying.

I think that there are a lot of people out there that were like me and are still not out of the closet because they fear being separated from their friends and family and believe hating themselves isn’t too high a price to pay (Republicans included). My only defense in being white and wanting to wear this pin is that I’m also prepared to be a warrior whether you are a Woman, Muslim, Black, Mexican, Native American or a natural preserve or endangered species. My love and passion comes from the super heroes that I grew up with that instilled in me the need to have dignity, freedom, and faith in the spirit that connects us all.

When I wear a safety pin I will do it for me and you whether you want me to or not. I will protest with black lives matter and I will send my money to people defending our water from Big Oil. When I choose to wear my pin I will know that my fuel is love and that I will love my enemy and that evil will lose. If a Trump supporter wears a safety pin then I will support that Trump supporter or Johnson supporter if they concede that peace and life is important and should be protected. I will redirect my energy toward defense and opposition and evade violence at all costs.  I will practice peace and acceptance of what we have done by moving forward. I can do this without wearing a pin but if only one other person recognizes it and is comforted then this action will have worked and  maybe we can create an action to combat our fear together. I want to wear a pin because it would have made me more secure when I was growing up and things were scary.

Who to support during a Trump presidency:

Planned Parenthood- https://www.plannedparenthood.org/

Center for Reproductive Rights- https://www.reproductiverights.org/

Natural Resources Defense Council- https://www.nrdc.org/

The International Refugee Assistance Project- http://www.refugeerights.org/

NAACP Legal Defense Fund- http://www.naacp.org/


The Trevor Project- http://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund. http://www.maldef.org/

Who to read:

BBC America

New York times

Propublica

Democracy Now

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Lightning Duck 3 update

by hughtims on November 13, 2016 at 3:42 pm
Posted In: Blog

Here’s a preview of the work going into Lightning Duck # 3. Thank you for your patience!

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