Category Archives: Art, Music, Crafts, etc.

Things That Make Me Smile No. 251: A Journey of Self-Discovery in a Short Film

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

It’s been a while since I posted something, but I just watched this little movie and wanted to share. The stop-motion animation, using wax figures, is talented from a technical standpoint, and the glimpses of his world set the scene … Continue reading →

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I’m Back…ish for NaNo 2022

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

It’s NaNo season, and the draw is strong even when I’m mired. I did NaNo last year (though I didn’t finish the 50k), but surprising myself, I didn’t blog about it once. In fact, I’m here because I came to … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 04-09-2021

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Surrealism (Art) Russian digital artist Andrew Ferez brings to life surreal and fantastical worlds on his Wacom tablet. The link from My Modern Met offers more information about him and … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 249: Singing the Blues

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

A friend shared this blues video on Facebook, and it brings back the smoky bar resonating with music that’s classic noir.

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5 Interesting Links for 04-02-2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Interactive (Art) Japanese artist Sakura Hanafusa created an interactive art project for her 2016 graduation from art university to thrill cat lovers everywhere. (Via @womensart1) https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-art-student%E2%80%99s-graduation-project-a-lineup-of-cats-adorably-asking-you-for-high-fives Microbiology (Electricity) Research into … Continue reading →

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