To say it's been a rollercoaster of a year is a massive understatement. It gave us a massive kicking, but it didn't beat us.
"If nothing else works, a total pig-headed unwillingness to look facts in the face will see us through."
- General Melchett, Blackadder Goes Forth
18 months ago my wife, AM, was diagnosed with a rare, currently-incurable cancer - a pulmonary arterial sarcoma. Going by stats, it's incredible that she's still here. She had a sci-fi operation (pulmonary endarterectomy) involving being put into suspended animation, having her blood flow stopped, and tumor removed at a tolerance of 0.3mm. She's finishing this year on her second course of chemo. 2022 was bloody hard, but we're still standing. 
2022, I painted as much as I could, whilst also being a mum for my daughter born in March 
I am so appreciative of everyone's support, my family, friends, collectors & everyone who has bought a print - please know it all goes directly to my next painting
Working on moving from small pieces to some big goals in 2023 and I'm itching to start
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From the 2022 Longform archives: For some shrinking towns in Japan, depopulation isn't all bad news
As the nation grays, municipalities such as Tokigawa are questioning conventional wisdom and searching for creative ways to keep their communities vibrant by drawing in new ideas and talent.
From the 2022 Longform archives: Beneath the surface: Are Japan’s iconic hot-spring resources sustainable?
The public and private use of hot springs in modern times is leaving a significant imprint on the environment.
#jtlongform2022
#2022roundup
#sustainability #environment #japan
This looks like a good list to bookmark --- https://nonfics.com/best-documentaries-2022/ --- The best documentaries of 2022. #film #documentary #2022roundup
For anyone who's into #archaeology here's a little summary of some major finds during 2022: https://www.businessinsider.com/12-amazing-archaeological-discoveries-of-2022-that-explored-humanitys-past-2022-12?amp
