Art ~ Work ~ Projects
So much of what makes someone a valuable employee is their non-professional experiences.
~ Gardening has taught me that research and preparation is the defining part of any successful harvest.
~ Embroidery has taught me that the infinitesimal details are the difference between ‘finished’ and ‘fabulous.’
~ Training an over-eager but under-socialized rescue dog taught me that consistency, empathy, and patience are the most essential building blocks of leadership.
~ Throwing a Neon Circus in the Mojave Desert taught me that no amount of planning and preparation can negate the need for flexibility, adaptability, and an unflappably sunny demeanor.
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Neotropolis
Intense Art and Community Building, in a ‘galaxy far away’ in the Mojave desert.
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Wasteland Weekend
Building a home in the Apocalypse is hard work.
It’s worth it.
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Pizza
Pizza ovens are twice the heat of regular ovens, and sometimes the most delicious (aka ‘Best’) results don’t look polished. They are no less filling for that fact.
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