I'd like to circle back to the concept of Tinker Projects. You may remember that mine was to create 100 new pieces of art in 2016. So far, I have done 16, which puts me at a pretty good pace. Of course, a Tinker Project doesn’t have to take a whole year. It could be a month long. Or a week. Basically, a Tinker Project is a playful endeavor of any size or scope that gives you permission to experiment with something that’s been tugging at your soul, without regard to any particular outcome. It’s a chance to chase your curiosity and try something new. It’s about venturing into the unknown, …
Archives for February 2016
Geoff Akins, February 2016 Adultitis Fighter of the Month
An Adultitis Fighter is someone who rallies against rules that don't exist and engages in ruthless, senseless acts of silliness that undermine Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood. Once a month, we shine a light upon the most remarkable among us, holding them up as a dazzling example of what we should strive for in this epic battle against a formidable enemy. Geoff Akins is as close as you'll ever get to a real-life Willy Wonka, except that instead of making chocolate, Geoff makes his living making bubbles. We have seen him make magic with those bubbles, and his artistry …
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Confessions of an Introvert: My Perfect Birthday
I recently turned 40, still feeling a lot like I'm twelve, or as Margaret Atwood said, "I believe everyone else my age is an adult, whereas I am merely in disguise." One of the benefits to being self-employed is that I have a lot of freedom over how I spend my birthday. A few years ago, I gave myself permission to create my ULTIMATE DAY. Now, with rare exception, here is what a perfect birthday looks like in my life. I spend a big chunk of it...alone. I start the day in prayer, journaling and thinking about the years that have flown by and the ones around the corner. I often buy some new …
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Love is Kind
It was Jackie DeShannon who first sang, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love. It's the only thing that there's just too little of...” With today being Valentine’s Day, I figured it would be fitting to talk about love (while ensuring that you’ll be humming that tune for the rest of the day.) The world is as jacked up now as it was when the song was first recorded in 1965. Maybe more so. Love seems like a good solution, a worthy place to start, but what does it look like when we’re talking about the whole world? I mean, it’s easy to love the people we know and care about, and this …