Category Archives: Fun

squid! and poem

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Krista

If I were a squid Ten legs I would bid To have instead of eight A wizard hat on my head To fill enemies with dread And a smile wide and long full of guile.

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Cookies/cute for the cold

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Krista

Some heart-warming (and artery-clogging) items for your consideration. A 98 year old man makes brilliant prints with Microsoft Paint. What does the fox say??? Fan Art. Cardamom cinnamon chocolate chip cookie doughs! And cookies.

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space – it is nice

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Krista

Watching the Overview Effect reminds me of my favorite TS Elliot quote: We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. … Continue reading →

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Camping here I come!

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Krista

And to mark the occasion, a sketch from a New Hampshire fireside two years ago. ps – apologies for product placement

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breakfast = painting, panic and inspiration

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Krista

Lately I’ve been whiling away my breakfasts painting over an old sketch (posted earlier), listening to some silly alternative rock pop, and discovering these amazing illustrated quotes by Gavin Aung Than. Never skip the most important meal of the day.

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Garden therapy, and a boat

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Krista

Gardening is the most therapeutic and defiant act you can do, especially in the inner city. Plus you get strawberries. – said Ron Finley in this sweet TED talk … Happy spring! Here is a boat drawing. Quick sketch of … Continue reading →

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fanatically* feminist friday

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Krista

Once upon a time, N64 was developing a time-traveling, dinosaur-fighting adventure game with a… with a female lead character? Named Krystal. Close to release, the whole thing was sacked, and Krystal became a sideshow in a Star Fox game. . . . … Continue reading →

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in the clouds

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Krista

Sugata Mitra explores what children can learn with access to a computer, the web (and a grandma cloud): And I drew a robot! [Insert appropriate metaphor / caption here.]

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(un)Dramatic domestic disclosures

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Krista

I have failed to learn the ancient and incredibly handy art of ironing. I suppose my persistence will either pay off.. or I will burn a hole through one of my prized skirts. At least I make up for this … Continue reading →

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Important discoveries

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Krista

I have made two important musical discoveries today. The first and most noteworthy, this esteemed music video. Best listened to on a loop while working. The second! The pixies. Best listened to late(ish) at night while animating. And it snowed!

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