Fab Friday Links: from subway pics to woodland whimsy

On my nightstand:  This year’s (2013) winner of the Dundee International Book Prize: In the Rosary Garden by Nicola White Healthy never tasted so good: The Life Changing Loaf of Bread Stan Raucher’s photos from subways around the world, a glimpse of everyday human intimacy.  My favourite, the one from Metro Line 3 Mexico City:Continue reading “Fab Friday Links: from subway pics to woodland whimsy”

Why Violence against Women and Children is an Environmental Issue

There are many reasons why violence against women and children is an environmental issue.  The one I have in mind tonight, however, has to do with access to “wild” spaces. I’m not going to get into the whole debate over what is “wild” and whether “wilderness” actually exists anymore.  What I want to focus onContinue reading “Why Violence against Women and Children is an Environmental Issue”

Unlocking Story at the SSC

Whenever I feel like I’m bogging down, creatively speaking, I sign up for a workshop at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and I always come away inspired.  This past Saturday was no exception. The topic of the day was how to use story with artifacts, archives and museums.  Steve Byrne introduced us to the amazing resourceContinue reading “Unlocking Story at the SSC”