Something IC folk should steer clear of is aspartame and other artificial sweeteners. As an avid gum chewer I wondered if this might be a challenge. As I did research I learned that even gums that are not “sugar free” can contain amounts of artificial sweetener. Then I found Glee Gum. Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, March 25th, 2009 | Comments Off on ‘Cuz I’m (Not) Sweet Enough
Paperwork for taxes has been left with a happy accountant, studio work has progressed, and, most importantly, the foundation for a second round of Slim Shady proposals has been poured. I figure if I can be diligent enough about tailoring a couple of proposal to specific galleries per day, I’ll have six packages mailed out by the beginning of next week.
Gotta keep those babies generating an income.
Once that’s done, I can fix my eyes on a new prize… Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, March 13th, 2009 | Comments Off on Rested and Ready to Rumble
I haven’t managed to get back on schedule with the Muse – that’s what happens when you shamelessly neglect your blog while on a road trip. In some small manner of appeasement I offer to you a glimpse of the recently rebooted Survival Games series. Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, March 04th, 2009 | Comments Off on Unscheduled Show & Tell
(really, just my artist talk in Campbell River, but impressively re-categorized – and a notch or two up, I believe – by Mr. Fire-Man himself). Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, February 27th, 2009 | Comments Off on Massive Art Culture Road Trip 2009
I’m going to attempt to finish blogging on the remaining five sessions today. The key word being “attempt”. Why? Because tomorrow is departure day for the Massive Art Culture Road Trip 2009. Check back tomorrow for more about that. Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, February 26th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
After a nice, long lunch break and a chance to soak up some noon-day sun it was back into the Forestry Sciences Building at UBC for more unconference fun. Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, February 23rd, 2009 | 3 Comments »
I’m splitting this Show & Tell into several parts over the next few days. Posting about Saturday will start mid-week. Tonight I’ll begin sharing my summary of Friday’s unconference. Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, February 22nd, 2009 | Comments Off on Show & Tell: Northern Voice Part 1
I was at my local Sally Ann today, looking for ways to spend money that I don’t have. I overheard the following conversation between a four year old and her dad. It kinda sums up my current psychological state: Read more
Written by Jody MacDonald, February 16th, 2009 | Comments Off on Swing Shift