2018 Bullet Journal Setup (Video)

Something new for 2018. I'll be keeping my bullet journal in a separate book.

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12 truths I learned from life and writing | Anne Lamott

As another year ends and a new one waits patiently in the wings, this talk made me think and laugh. Is there anything better?

A few days before she turned 61, writer Anne Lamott decided to write down everything she knew for sure. She dives into the nuances of being a human who lives in a confusing, beautiful, emotional world, offering her characteristic life-affirming wisdom and humor on family, writing, the meaning of God, death and more.



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2017 Sketchbook Part 2: Inktober Journal Flip (Video)

A flip of the second section of my cheapo sketchbook, in which I discuss the art supplies used and pages created for Inktober this year.



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Link to Part 1.
Link to Part 2.

2017 Sketchbook Part 2: July to Sept Journal Flip (Video)

In which I share a chatty flip of the first section of my cheapo sketchbook.



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Link to Part 1: https://youtu.be/Gef5pcUIqm0

2017 Sketchbook Part 1: Supplies and Background Prep (video)

In which I answer questions about my current cheapo sketchbook and supplies.

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Travel Art Supplies - Summer 2017 Edition (Video)

It's been over a month since my Oregon trip, but I'm finally getting around to uploading this video.

I love seeing what supplies people take on trips too, so please do share a link to your videos/blog posts. Do you travel with the kitchen sink? :-)



Link to the Pre-trip journal prep video.

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Emma Thompson: Harvey Weinstein 'top of harassment ladder' - BBC Newsnight

"There just aren't enough women in positions of power to balance out the system." Harvey Weinstein is just at the top of this particular iceberg, so let's not pretend that he is somehow unusual. Talk to the girls and women in your lives and take your blinders off.



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P!nk's VMA Speech

This is what excellent parenting looks like.



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Vegas 2016 Travel Journal Flip

Finally getting around to a flip of this completed journal.



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Madonna's Full Acceptance Speech at Billboard Women In Music 2016 (Video)

And yes, it's that Madonna, and before you fluff it off, give this a listen. It'll take about 10 minutes of your day, and if you are not in tears let me know. Don't make the mistake of watching it right before bed as I did though. Rock on Material Girl. Rock on.

Madonna delivers heartfelt acceptance speech addressing sexism, misogyny, and feminism in the music industry at Billboard Women In Music 2016.

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Inktober 2016 Part 4/4 (Video)

Week 4.



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Inktober 2016 Part 3/4 (Video)

Week 3.



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The art of being yourself | Caroline McHugh (Video)

Stumbled across this interesting talk the other day, and it gave me lots to think about.



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Michael Moore Explains Why TRUMP Will Win (Video)

A reality check for those of us in a certain echo chamber.



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For more information on his take, read his post 5 Reasons Why Trump Will Win.

Travel Art Supplies

Often times less is more. Here's what I took along on my recent trip to Las Vegas.



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Links to things mentioned in the video:
Vegas 2016 Traveler's Notebook 
IG: @kisiwa82

Inktober 2016 Part 2/4 (Video)

Most of this week's Inktober was done while on a trip, which is not a problem if you have a plan, and some basic art supplies.



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Indie Icon Amanda Palmer Gets Real About Motherhood & Relevance (Video)

Have you been watching The What's Underneath Project? I'd highly recommend it. This one with Amanda Palmer just makes me admire her more.

“Feminism isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being honest,” says Amanda Palmer in the first episode of the Summer ’16 season of The What’s Underneath Project. The indie artist who turned the music industry on its head is now doing the same with motherhood by embracing her post-mom body and her fears of being insignificant."



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Bring on the female superheroes! | Christopher Bell (Video)

I found this TED talk educational and thought provoking, and I think you will too.

"Why is it so hard to find female superhero merchandise? In this passionate, sparkling talk, media studies scholar (and father of a Star Wars-obsessed daughter) Christopher Bell addresses the alarming lack of female superheroes in the toys and products marketed to kids -- and what it means for how we teach them about the world."



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Inktober 2016 Part 1/4 (Video)

I'm playing along with Inktober for the first time this month. Since I've got several trips planned in October, I've decided to use whichever journal I have on hand each day.



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Vegas 2016 Traveler's Notebook - PreTrip (Video)

Here's the new journal I'll be using on an upcoming trip.



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Links to videos mentioned:
Creative Tip: Re-use Sticker Backing as Stencils
Turkey Travel Journal
Journal Tips