Disposable Camera

Disposable Camera

Two years ago, I did my very first disposable camera installation. The feeling I got when I returned to find the camera full of photos from strangers is really unmatched. I've done many more over the past years, but I haven't posted any recently simply because most of...

Sunflower Field

Sunflower Field

Recently, my friend, Melissa, let me know that there are some sunflower fields in Bethesda, Maryland. I made plans to go as soon as possible, not just because I was enthusiastic about it, but because the peak of sunflowers blooming in this area is late July....

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 08

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 08

The official Get Messy challenge isn't due until the end of the month, but I kind of gave myself a mini one for this week. I'm in New York City for vacation for half a week, and I decided that the only things I would bring with me would be a glue stick, scissors, a...

Guest Post: April Noga

Guest Post: April Noga

I first met April six years ago through snail mail. We exchanged postcards and letters for two years before we met in person. She's a huge part of the reason I love Chicago so much, and I think this interview will show you why. She's a brilliant woman, and I'm...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Hey there, hot stuff! How's your week going? I hope it's great. Today is Vinyl Records Day. Maybe you could celebrate by making some crafts out of recycled vinyl? Or just bust out those LPs to actually listen to. Right now I'm on a bus headed to New York City! I'm...

Weekly Challenge: Nature

Weekly Challenge: Nature

Today starts a new feature, where I will provide you with a challenge for the upcoming week. I encourage you to share your interpretations, reactions, and results to these prompts wherever you so choose. Maybe you'll share on social media with the hashtag...

Roadside America: Maryland

Roadside America: Maryland

Time to continue exploring my state through roadside attractions! Last time, I shared pictures of giant Pez dispensers and Mother Goose themed parks. Today I have nine new places for you to check out in Maryland, courtesy of Roadside America. Attraction: Ouija Board...

World Cat Day

World Cat Day

August 8th is World Cat Day. How can we honor our feline friends? We read them stories about things they are good at We make sure to photograph their "good side" We provide them with friends, and embrace inter-species love We take their subtle hints to get off the...

Guest Post: Creepy Hearts Club

Guest Post: Creepy Hearts Club

I really admire people who can devote themselves fully to a project. Like Ron Swanson says, "whole ass one thing". Katzi (a Video Production Specialist by day and snail mailer by night) started the Creepy Hearts Club, and I really love how much it has taken off. Read...

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 07

Get Messy: An Art Journal Challenge 07

Two weeks ago, I finished my very first art journal. Last week, I shared some pages that I was embarrassed to share at first. And this week, I've started a new art journal in a soft cover red Moleskine. I only have four pages done so far, but I'm feel really good...