Archives

Several years ago, when I was feeling creative, I made some worksheets. They were meant to help people get through times when they were feeling blocked creatively, when they were unable to think of ideas or were overwhelmed in some way about their life to the point that they weren’t able to process all of …

I certainly never intended to get involved in any Apple vs. PC war, but Apple people kept cramming “it just works” down my throat. Sure it does, I thought a few weeks back, hearing my friend explain how his iPad would lock up and he couldn’t get it to pick up the WiFi signal. Nevertheless, …

After I graduated from college, I taught art classes through artist in residence programs, through grants from local art councils, and as a full-time K-12 art teacher for one year. I’ve taught students from kids through adults. I admit that extended periods of teaching leave me exhausted. It involves planning, supplies, breaking down the lesson …

Last weekend I was invited to join my friend for a get-together at the Dakota Wizards vs. Los Angeles Defenders basketball game here in Bismarck. There’s not much to say about the actual game, other than if you mix in a few beers as a spectator, a larger variety of behavior is apparently acceptable. (I …

I’m not a drinker, but if I was, Sunday would be the day. This is because of the “Favre 3:16” phenomenon that I had described earlier. This Sunday, the Vikings play an important game that they, according to several people I’ve asked, probably won’t win. Their victory or loss will have no effect on the …