The Tragic Optimist
Andrew BoydDispatches from the better catastrophe, writings from Andrew Boyd.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publishes | Weekly | Issues | 12 |
| Subscribers | Read | thetragicoptimist.substack.com |
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We shall not be overwhelmed
In the aftermath of Trump’s first election, when folks asked me how I was doing, the standard “Alright, not bad, how‘re you doing?” response didn’t cut it. Instead, I’d say something like: “The world is fucked, but I’m okay.” Or: “We-e-ell,...
Tragic Optimism and other paradoxes
Who is The Tragic Optimist and how did he get here? On the first anniversary of this Substack (and another plunge in the freezing Atlantic) let me introduce myself once again. Thanks for tuning in.
Latke Vodka Babka Kafka Tchotchke
For nearly 25 years now, my chosen family has been celebrating a very unusual Christmas tradition: Latke Vodka Babka Kafka Tchotchke. It’s an eclectic mashup of several holiday traditions, plus a sacrilege or two.
The Future is Unwritten
There is no question Trump’s election win is a terrible, terrible day for our country, democracy, the planet, everyone. (Everyone except Musk, Putin, Netanyahu, et al., the very, very worst people on this earth.)
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Andrew Boyd is an author, humorist and activist. His latest book: I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope and Gallows Humor.
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