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The one big, strange fact about Howl is that almost every young woman who reads about him wants to marry him.
- Diana Wynne Jones
With all that's going on in Afghanistan right now, I cannot help but think of the beautiful book The Sky of Afghanistan by Ana A de Eulate & illustrated by Sonja Wimmer. It's about a young Afghan girl's dreams for peace. My heart breaks.
I just started watching The Owl House and absolutely love it. Quickly becoming one of my favorite animated shows.
What I love about Miyazaki's films is the same thing I love about fairy tales, they are not only infused with magic but are deeply rooted in reality. They don't shy away from darkness, but, in the end, hope always triumphs over despair.