Life Lessons from Maya Angelou 4: On Being HUMAN
What does it mean to be human? Maya Angelou shared some wise words on the topic on different occasions during her lifetime. I hope you will be inspired and moved … Continue reading
Life Lessons from Maya Angelou 2: On GRATITUDE
Today we learn from Maya Angelou’s wise words on gratitude. These are excerpts from “Dr. Maya Angelou’s: On Being in her 80’s”— an interview with Oprah Winfrey. Maya declares: “In … Continue reading
Dogs Divine 1: Ode to Sabrina
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! We started the year with a horse crafting series, then snail illustrations by Kozue. Now we look into the written word dedicated … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 5: Mating Hermaphrodites
If you have seen the movie TURBO, you probably remember the scene at the INDY 500 when a kid captures Theo and asked “Hey, are you a boy or a … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 4: Tiny But Mighty
Today we answer the question – It’s a given that snails are slow, but are they weak too? 今日は、「カタツムリは遅いけれど、弱いの？」という質問に答えてみたいと思います。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Snails are very strong and can lift up … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 3: Living with No Rush
Today we look into an aspect of the snail’s character that we are all familiar with – it’s speed, or lack thereof. 今日は、カタツムリのスピードなど、私たちにとって馴染み深いカタツムリの特徴に焦点を当てていきましょう。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “Garden snails … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 2: Snail Trail
Today we start our feature on fun snail facts accompanied by Kozue Yamamoto’s lovely snail drawings. 今日は山本梢さんの素敵なドローイングと共に、カタツムリの面白い生態について紹介します。 Today’s Featured SNAIL FACT: “While moving, snails leave behind a trail of mucus. … Continue reading
KOZUE YAMAMOTO’s Snail Drawings 1: Q & A with a Visual Poet
Welcome to a new week here on DDoA! This week I bring you the snail illustrations of a young and passionate Japanese visual poet by the name of KOZUE YAMAMOTO. I … Continue reading
Year of the Horse Crafting 5: Origami Paper Horse Key Chain
For our last project in this Year of the Horse Crafting series, I give you the simplest little crafting project you can do with (or for) family and friends – Origami … Continue reading
Year of the Horse Crafting 4: Year of the Horse Commemorative Plate
Mexico is a country very dear to me. Thus, I must add something Mexican to this special Year of the Horse crafting series. Today we will make a commemorative plate … Continue reading
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