Author Archive

‘Cuz I’m (Not) Sweet Enough

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.
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Will the Madness Never End?!

Several billboards in my area are advertising the latest trend in fast food, and I’m tellin’ ya, it’s not pretty.
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Win A Few, Muse A Few

Q:  Jody – why no Show & Tell yesterday, huh?

A:  Well, I watched Hellboy II with the intention of writing my muse afterward.  And, uh…you know…
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You Can Lead A Horse..

On a good studio day I spend quite a lot of time plugged into my Nano.
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Full Of Snit

I’m a bit out of sorts today.
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Inter-What?

A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis – hence the previously mentioned major diet shift.
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Oh, Yeah

I am the Administrator (imagine I just said that like Arnie Schwarzenegger).
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Rested and Ready to Rumble

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…
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Muse Snooze

Jody, we’ve noticed you’ve been less than consistent with the Muse over the last few months.  What gives?
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Unscheduled Show & Tell

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.
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Massive Art Culture Road Trip 2009

(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).
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Show & Tell: Northern Voice Part 1

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.
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Tired But Inspired

Northern Voice:09 wrapped up three hours ago.  I’m a bit glassy-eyed; enveloped in a sensation that can only be described as shell-shock.
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Swing Shift

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:
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