Stories! @mrissa's rec list

mrissa posted a short story recommendation list with lots of great stories!

Here are a couple I liked:
Cassandra Draws the Four of Cups by Ruthanna Emrys. It contains dire-looking content warnings, but they're mostly brief or off-screen.

A Sharp Breath of Birds by Tina Connolly. This has its uncomfortable places, but ends well.

Reactions to "The Man Who Planted Trees"

amaebi and asakiyume recommended the 30 minute animated movie "The Man Who Planted Trees" to me, in reference to the power of labors of love. The animated art is great, and I agree that individual efforts can make a big difference. At the same time, I was uncomfortable with some of the underlying messaging. I don't want to harsh their squee, so I'm responding in my own space.

( My considerations )

I suspect this is a Christian allegory in conversation with texts I'm unfamiliar with.