Mary and Max Claymation

Mary and Max is a film in Claymation that has touched my heart in so many ways. Its messages and themes are many, multifaceted, and multi layered.  To name just a few: True friendship. The universal aspects of humanity. Not fitting in and wanting to change yourself. Not fitting in and not wanting to change.  The hap hazards of life.  How people affect and effect each other. Aspergers. Depression.  Self confidence.  

In a nutshell, Adam Elliot’s writing is perfection, each word so carefully chosen, so right.  Elliot’s words bring explanation and offer understanding to those things, both spoken and unspoken, in life which can’t be explained with words. In this relation there is

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The Disappointed Book

What happens to a book that’s been gifted, throughout one year’s time?  I came across this short video that offers a creative view into the life of one such red book, and simply shows the natural process that many books tend to go through.

The life of this book has its ups and downs, it is not an overly emotional or exaggerated life. It changes

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Finding Inspiration on tumblr.

One of my favorite blogging communities to find great photos and peeks at cool stuff I wouldn’t normally come across is tumblr.  I especially love the combination of visual and printed art that people find or come up with.

I’m the kind of writer that loves visual inspiration.  I’ve found that most writers are.  Art forms can also offer a nice break, and a revitalization of the right brain and emotional aspect of writing.

Having a specific niche and a niche name for yourself on “tumblr.” is helpful, especially if you plan on having

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