Category: writing
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Witch Hunt
Some days you just have to put on the Hat and remind them who they’re dealing with. I’m much happier with my idea for a new series now that I’m finding my rhythm. Rather than putting my feelers out for completely random Fun Facts, I’m going to let each post lead me to the next.…
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Feel the Rhythm
First of all, I slept on my idea and decided to give it more time before canning it. I figure if I keep the micro-fun-facts simple, there are thousands of things to post about! And Illustrate. I thought about dance, and somehow made my way to a really Fun Fact about Conga Dancing. The World’s…
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Pulling an All-Nighter
I want to say that this is another illustration that looks nothing like my vision (exactly), but I’m going to stop saying that. It sounds kind of self-deprecating. That is not my intention. I’d call it more like “self-critiquing,” and in order to do that productively… you have to be brutally honest with yourself. The…
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The Morning Buzz
Just Brewed Happiness in a Cup! As much as I’ve enjoyed this Blogging through the Alphabet series, I’m super excited to be on the letter Z. There were a few images that I started (and then scrapped) today, and I started to realize that I needed a break from illustrating. So…… I caved and used…
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Are you eXtra?
For anyone that’s never heard that ‘slang’ before, being eXtra means to be overly dramatic, flamboyant, or excessive in one’s behavior or appearance. It can also mean that they do more than is needed, or over the top. A girl in one of my graphic design classes called me eXtra years ago, and –in all…
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Embrace the Whimsy
“Don’t worry if Plan A fails. There are 25 more letters in the alphabet.“ I found that saying while looking for quotes about today’s word… Whimsical. It was a great reminder of why I love Blogging through the Alphabet – you get 26 shots! Whimsical things are often charming, amusing, and imaginative, sometimes even bordering…
a sprinkle of faith 