What's up team,

It's been a fairly intense work week so I hope you're looking forward to an episode in the grand tradition of Fem Fris When I Am Tired, which is lots of nice pictures and not too much text.

Firstly, did you know that a woman has done a comic book version of The Great Gatsby in which all of the characters are sea creatures? This is the next level, as I love both Gatsby and sea creatures. Look at Jordan Baker! Squid Jordan Baker:

So I drew Jordan as a squidlike creature: cold, inscrutable and sleek with her sinuous tentacles always under control. The interesting thing is that this portrayal has given rise to reactions that I did not contemplate or expect. In hindsight, this makes perfect sense though - Jordan is a rather "blank" character who presents a deliberately smooth, guarded face to the world. This means that we are almost obliged to paint our own interpretations onto her, according to our own feelings and predilections.

https://nickigreenberg.blogspot.com/2007/11/jordan-baker.html

I've highlighted the lovely comics of Bird and Moon before, this one is not strictly relevant to the season but you know what, it's a beautiful message for the person you love at any time. I'm sure you can photoshop in "birthday" or "international workers' day" where here it says "valentine's day":

https://www.birdandmoon.com/comic/botany-valentine/

Finally, there's no story behind this Reductress headline, but you don't need it, just enjoy this:

HAVE A BRILLIANT AND RELAXING WEEKEND,

Alex xx.