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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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Things That Make Me Smile No. 233: Steampunk Holiday Music

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

I entered the post-NaNo slump once I wrote my last words in November, and so have little to tell you. I made some progress on Apprentice for Seeds Among the Stars fans, though. Pending the feedback from others, it might … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 232: Street Art in Progress

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

My NaNo progress has not been awesome. I’ve yet to click with the project, or cave and switch to a new one, though I’m pretty sure current events, not the story, are the cause. As such, there is little to … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 231: A Short, Animated Gif

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Though it took an extra week, I put together a rough story in pictures. I’d forgotten how much words, not pictures, are my medium. I can create a visually stunning image, but telling a full story just using pictures is … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 230: Music from Gambia

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Sona Jobarteh, live on tour, sings a song named for her homeland of Gambia. The music is powerful and her instrument, the Kora, is new to me. Enjoy. If you want to learn more about Jobarteh, here is her website: … Continue reading →

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