Just couldn’t resist sharing this. Here’s to all the makers out there! Not sure what to wear on Halloween? Let these super easy props and costumes inspire you to make something great. Source: 14 Last Minute Halloween Costumes and Props | Make:
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Lisa Kristine: Where Art Meets Activism
This summer, at the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, I had the chance to see Lisa Kristine’s photography. To say it is stunning is to underestimate the impact. Lisa Kristine creates more than beautiful art. She inspires. The biography on her website states: Acclaimed humanitarian photographer Lisa Kristine creates more than images, she inspires change. A … Continue reading
Five Strategies to Start a Creative School Year
Time speeds up in the summer. I’m sure of it. It seems I just finished teaching my early summer classes and declared my short sabbatical from blogging and “Whoosh,” school is beginning again. I’ve lived virtually my entire life on the academic calendar, where each September brings the chance for a new start. And each … Continue reading
Gone Fishing, Once Again
Once more this year, I’m taking a break from blogging for part of the summer, this time from mid-July until early August. While I’m not doing anything nearly as exciting as last year’s trip to China, I still hope to return in a few weeks with adventures and insights to share. After all, creativity requires … Continue reading
Lego Movie Making Fun
What do you do on Thanksgiving after the pies are eaten and the dishes done? If you are surrounded by adventurous children and have a new (free) app to explore, you make movies! Lego Movie Maker isn’t really a new app, but it was new to me, as was my small collection of tiny LEGO … Continue reading
Stopping for a Breath on a Snowy Evening: An Academic’s Meditation
Sometimes, my friends, I just need a break. A few years ago, this was the result, and I decided it was time to stop a moment and share. My papers on on the computer rather than file folders, but the sentiment is the same. Sorry about the weird line spacing. I can’t seem to fix … Continue reading
U.S. Readers: Elections Coming
Here’s an example of creativity in action. U.S. readers know that midterm elections are only a week away. While the airways are full of campaign advertising, getting clear information on polling places, ballot information, etc. can be much more challenging. So WordPress, Google, the Pew Charitable Trust and election officials across the country have come … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions for September Part 1
I’ve never been good at traditional New Year’s Resolutions. Somehow, coming on the heels of the most intense time of year—when holiday and end-of-semester craziness merge—by January 1 I’m more inclined to be grateful for survival than set new goals. But September is different. Even when I’m teaching summer term, the end of August brings … Continue reading
Gone Fishing!
I’m taking a blog break for the month of July, having some new creative explorations. I’ll be back in a few weeks with adventures to share. In the meantime, enjoy the summer sun (unless you are an Australian friend), study the stars, play with a child, paint a picture (or a wall), write a song … Continue reading
On Vacation
I’m not lucky enough to be on a lovely beach, but I am taking this week off from blogging and all else work-related. I’ll be back next week, ready to gear up for the new school year ahead.
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