My fella and I were having a conversation about the state of things this morning (as we often do), talking about some of the systemic choices that have led us to where we are right now as a community, as a culture and our places with COVID-19. In among all of that was embedded the…
Reflections on Online Learning
Well, I’ve missed you.The last six (or so) months has been a really intense, very contemplative time. I’m both learning online (in the MALAT program) and teaching online (in my job for Selkirk). Doing both at the same time has really been enlightening – looking in one direction as a student and the other as…
Productivity While Working at Home in a Rapidly Changing Time
I don’t know how it’s felt for you, but for me the last few weeks have been a blur of change. I’ve been here 10 days now, physically distancing, and doing my best to balance work with my home life, my worries with my gratitude. This time hasn’t been as productive as I’ve wanted it…
Pleated Style Hand-made Mask for COVID-19
(Obligatory statement: These are not meant to be a perfect replica of an N95 mask. They’re my attempt at making something useful in times of change, and my sharing it here is to help others who are interested in making masks, too. Please know that these will not take the place of careful hygiene, hand…
Sample Home-Sewn Mask in Light of COVID-19
(Obligatory statement: This is not a medical grade mask. It is an attempt at making something that will be useful for a trip to the grocery store. Please continue to hand wash, to social distance, and to stay home as much as possible – that’s how we’re really going to slow this thing!) So, the…
Fabric choices for home-sewn masks in light of COVID-19
Well, I haven’t found myself writing a tutorial in a long time. Drew got me going with researching fabrics and patterns after he came across some good information about home-sewn masks. Earlier today I posted a little experimentation done with fabrics to ensure that they can be sterilized – you can find that post below….
New Adventures
Well, I’ve stepped into the woods. Or jumped in the deep end. Or fallen down the rabbit hole. I’ve started a Master’s Degree. This might be one of the last posts I write like this – in my slippers, with my jammies on, without the trepidation of being graded – but I hope not. I’ve…
Taking SPECTRUM to HICE
Well. This has been a bit of a whirlwind of a month! I’m so excited to be talking about this. We have been working quietly in preparation (with our fingers crossed that it would all come together) of this: My colleague Jane and I will have the opportunity to share the SPECTRUM course on behalf…
A year ago, today and a little about being present.
This past week has marked a year since I was in France, with Nomadways, working with an amazing and inspiring group of people talking and learning about storytelling. At the outset of the residency, we were each given a small notebook to keep track of our days, make notes, write, draw and dream in. I…
Stop-Motion Animation Tutorial (long)
This past week has been a whole lot of fun, and a lot of work. I made a 3 minute stop-motion animation for the Kootenay Real Estate Board, using cut paper for the characters. A friend (Hi Sean!) asked if I would share how I do things like that, so here you go: Lisa’s Ideosyncratic…