I’m currently revising a journal article, incorporating comments from my supervisor. Four of the first five comments are, ‘too wordy’, ‘needs streamlining’, ‘needs polishing’, ‘express clearly’ (the other comment was that a sentence was too technical). My first drafts tend... Continue reading

and another thing - Comment policy Comments in haiku form are strongly preferred, and I promise to smile every time I read one. Comments including profanity, personal or ad hominem attacks (such as about appearance, writing style, personality) will be... Continue reading

This is lovely, if a tad simplistic. As I was watching it there was a beetle walking around behind a poster on the wall next to me, I was a little sad to realise the clicks it was making weren't part of the music! WWF - We Are All Connected from Troublemakers.tv on Vimeo. Continue reading

so, I'm not the most careful person in the world, with my belongings. I can be a bit clumsy, and very messy, and disorganised. But I hadn't had a major disaster in years, until I spilt a cup of chai... Continue reading

For this rainy day, while I'm at home doing some work, I thought I'd take a break to post some photos of (some of) the things I've made in the last few months. If anyone happens to read, and wants... Continue reading

Rozi has already posted some photos - but here's my wrap up of the birds project... Last weekend was the exhibition for the Bird Biodiversity Project - the art project that Ruth, Rozi and I have been working on with Josh Donellan from Giant Canvas, and the students of Hilder Road Primary School for the past two months. 14 classes from Hilder Road, from preps to grade 7, have been working with us to make paper-mache birds out of recycled office paper, glue and paint. We were exploring the diversity of local birds, so many of the birds were representations... Continue reading

(or upset resolution, or disagreement resolution) I heard about this at a conference I was at recently, it’s actually a 2 minute version of a longer process for conflict resolution, but is a good starting point I think! The research was evaluating the use of this process in schools, but I also think that what’s good for our kids is good for us! The process is called SIB, as a reminder of the steps. 1. Set the scene for a win-win solution - use cooperation statements, like ‘we can work this out together’ 2. Identify everyone’s interests - hear from... Continue reading

Since Rozi, Ruth and myself began this project, the idea of connection has popped up everywhere. This phenomenon is common; when a friend or family member becomes pregnant, suddenly there are babies and pregnant women everywhere! And when you are heartbroken, you notice all the couples around you, and how disgustingly happy they are. While previously there have been babies and couples, now they jump out, because your thoughts (even without your awareness) influence what you pay attention to. So now, we see the connections that are everywhere, because they are on our minds. And I like this way of... Continue reading

I like framing things as quests. It makes them seem… noble (or monty-python like, less noble, but more fun). And it puts you in a long-term frame of mind. No one found the holy grail overnight. So, my quest for... Continue reading

so, I saw these awesome rugs on dudecraft - like huge doilies. I immediately wanted to make one, but with my aim to use only recycled or reclaimed materials this year, it took a bit of experimenting to find good... Continue reading

still updating from old projects, though there are many more in the making! This is an obi belt that I embroidered last year. I'm not very disciplined, so it was all free-form. I just did the flowers, then vines around... Continue reading

We had a family reunion at our house in October, and I made bunting. It was fun, and totally easy. Basically I cut triangles out of all the old fabric scraps I have been hoarding, and sewed it onto ribbons... Continue reading

Well, it's about the maximum safe level of carbon parts per million in the atmosphere, above which the risk of runaway climate change is very very high. here's some photos of my first craft activism expedition (with thanks to Rozi,... Continue reading

So, I’m feeling really ashamed of myself. Today I yelled at someone. In public. well, I think I did. it was all very loud and confusing. I definitely had a very heated argument. With a climate change denier. And it... Continue reading

I always have trouble photographing my mobiles- they look so much better in motion. Perhaps I should try to record them moving... Recycled paper birds and discs (covered in tissue paper, fabric, and varnished) scraps of chain, and sticks. and... Continue reading