Why I Cannot Wear A Dress
Late August 1972: a brutal dress, a tiny orphan boy, and a lifelong hatred of princess seams. A dark humorous essay by Rick Baldwin.
I Love You, You Freak.
A love-letter from a socially awkward heart. Quirky romantic humor essay about watching someone sleep, longing, and loving through weirdness.

I'm Rick Baldwin
a writer and artist whose work spans humor, horror, poetry, essays, and playwriting, often rooted in the textures of Southern life and Appalachian culture—its religion, storytelling, and quirky absurdities—my work moves between the reflective and the unsettling, the comic and the strange.
I am an award-winning cartoonist and illustrator, and the editor of The Leghorn, a humor publication dedicated to sharp, irreverent satire. My creative work also extends into podcasting, where I explore storytelling, culture, and the absurdities in between.
Originally from East Tennessee, I now live on the east side of Atlanta with my wife, where we spend much of our time searching for interesting art and fresh produce.
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