5 things for the weekend 25.22
reading intimidating books, travel art kit, journaling on literature, sew a spring wardrobe, reading is radical
On my way to my outdoor art class on Tuesday, i spied a lovely little street. I took a route I rarely do, and was rewarded with lots of eye candy.
It reminded me that it’s always a good idea to go off the beaten path from time to time. And has also inspired me to do a full photo walk around town very soon. The current weather is perfect for it!
Will you try going off your regular path or routine this weekend?
5 Things
1. Got a book on your shelf that you’ve been putting off reading because it intimidates you? Use these tips on how to approach it. They include note taking and research ideas. (via
)2. We’re at the start of travel season. Are you thinking about taking art supplies along this year? Jeanne Oliver shares her travel art kit in this video.
3. Even more on journaling and marginalia for great literature from
4. Sarai, founder of the site Seamwork, shares how she sewed her Spring wardrobe, plus a free sewing pattern!
5.
reflects on reading as a radical act, and why it matters now more than ever
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News from the Callaloo Collective
Our meeting to discuss Yellowface is this Sunday June 1st, at 10 am EST. Get all the details in the clubhouse.
Learn more about the new Caribbean Lit Book Club, and sign up to join in.
I am:
Reading: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Making: handmade birthday gifts
Hearing: the fountain
Cooking: mango cucumber coleslaw
Planting: lilies
Growing: cilantro
What are you doING?
“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
― Dr. Seuss
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