Marine mamalologist It took me a long time to figure out those words, and if I’m being 100% honest, I still have to check the internet to make sure I’m … Continue reading #52sparks: What you wanted to be when you grew up
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#52sparks: An elderly person
As a child, I wanted to be my grandfather.
#52sparks: The meaning of your name
The church I grew up in seemed to stretch into the clouds. The main bell tower had stained glass windows, but I never knew where the light filtered into. What … Continue reading #52sparks: The meaning of your name
#52sparks: Something in a color you hate
Why is tie-dye a thing? The designs on the shirt never reflect the bright and bold colors promised on the “hot to” kit. No matter how much effort is put … Continue reading #52sparks: Something in a color you hate
#52sparks: Nature
The story of The Velveteen Rabbit is one about a stuffed animal discovering how much time and effort it takes to be real. “Real isn’t how you are made,’ … Continue reading #52sparks: Nature
#52sparks: Favorite flower or plant
When I first became an academic advisor, it was the very little things that made me the happiest. First was that I no longer had to tell anyone when I … Continue reading #52sparks: Favorite flower or plant
#52sparks: Design a spaceship
I’d like to blame Gene Roddenberry, Joss Whedon, and George Lucas for having a hard time starting this week’s blog post. Its not that their creations were the perfect, but … Continue reading #52sparks: Design a spaceship
#52sparks: Illustrate a specific word
The picture above was colored during a sunny afternoon to kick off this post about the word that kept coming back to me this week: Story. What better way to … Continue reading #52sparks: Illustrate a specific word
#52sparks: Caricature of a friend
Two years ago I asked two friends to meet me for coffee to talk about something important. It took a few weeks to find a time that worked for all … Continue reading #52sparks: Caricature of a friend
#52sparks: Caricature of yourself
We stood in line for the potluck, him just ahead of me by a few inches so we could talk without having to shout. Lots of family members and others … Continue reading #52sparks: Caricature of yourself
Starting Line Miracles 