These are tough times. I’m exhausted worrying about the current and future state of our country. Nate, Abhimanyu, and I have taken it in turns to get sick. Every time I go on Facebook these days, it turns my stomach or brings tears to my eyes. Things feel pretty shitty.

So I feel like I need to give fair due to a bright source of light in my life: the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl comics. They are pure fun.

I received the first two TPBs a couple years ago from a good friend. This was just after Abhimanyu was born, so they got set aside. A few weeks ago, when I was feeling pretty low and wanted something to lighten things up, I pulled them off my bookshelf. That’s one of the best decisions I’ve made recently.

I savor each joyous, brightly-colored, playful page. The writing is sharp and funny. The art is bold and enthusiastic. Now that I’ve started the second volume, I’m already thinking about making room in my budget for as many as there are (and I’m hoping for a bounty since I took so long to read these).

So, if you’re like me and looking for something to put a smile on your face, check out the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl. I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad you did.