paper notes and spit balls So, in honor of Back To School this week (at least in my corner of the world) I thought I would share a couple of things that I always loved when I was in school. First up, this 4 peaked folded paper thing, which I learned as an adult was […]
Paper Mâché Masks
Like Venetians While in Italy we took the kids to Ca’Macana, one of the oldest mask workshops in Venice. It was definitely a highlight of our time on the magical city built on the water. 800 years of making masks Ca’Macana uses techniques used by Venetians 800 years ago in the making of masks. A […]
Stuck in a rut? 4 ideas to run it out of town.
Eclectic is good Last month I attended a TEDxYYC TED talk at the Jubilee Auditorium here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I have always wanted to attend a TED (Technology, Education and Design) Talk so I jumped at the chance and subtly (flat out requested) that tickets would make a great birthday gift. I went by myself […]
Chinese paper gone green
Busy is overrated So yesterday I found myself finished an appointment much earlier than anticipated. It was like I had won the lottery! Free time. Now, if I was true to my character I would have filled that time with being busy doing something. Something. Being busy… But, busy is overrated, so I decide to […]