In honor of International Women’s Day, here’s a badass illustration of Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation (quite possibly my favorite TV show of all time) by California artist Emma Munger. This is my new goal: To be the hardest working, most dependable, best writer I can possibly be. To fail sometimes, but to keep at it. To succeed in the end through kindness and sheer determination (and smarts, too. Leslie is whip-smart despite her many malapropisms and general fuck-ups).
Emma Munger is also responsible for a very cool illustration tracking the wanderings of Wolf OR-7—the first wolf seen in California since 1924! Like Leslie Knope, wolves are badass and awesome. And probably feminists. I bet they are.
Leslie Knope is absolutely one of my role models. Ideally, I would love to permanently channel her work ethic and Chris Traeger’s optimistic enthusiasm. ❤ Happy Women's Day!
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I would also love to have Ann’s quiet support and kindness. Also, I have to say I love your site, Mary! And your public art projects. Keep brightening the world 🙂