Author Archives: Carolyn

About Carolyn

I'm the creator of this site. A technical communicator who is now spreading her wings in the creative world. It'll be baby steps, but I'll be offering up my own creations to you as time goes on.

Best Interests?

Surveillance is a topic that has been around as long as we humans have. We’ve used its capabilities, claiming that it’s for our best interests. And yet, whose interests are really reflected in such a bold statement? Why are those … Continue reading

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Real World Example

And people wonder why so many are disgusted with the status quo:                             So, did you read the news about the stolen Banksy mural that turned up … Continue reading

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Loving What You Do

This video by Vincent Talleu shows what true love for what you do can look like. Honestly, all I can think is that this guy is the Energizer Bunny on a Red Bull/Monster binge or he’s really, really happy with … Continue reading

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Not My Department…

This incredible dialogue was shared by Cory Doctorow on Boing Boing, and I really wanted to share it because of its message: If you’ve been following Cory’s scholarly work (ok, books), you know that this conversation is going right down … Continue reading

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See Yourself

The moment of truth, I find a quote that fits my life:         So, what has this week of quotes meant to me? Well, change is afoot and I am trembling with anticipation of walking down a … Continue reading

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A Wakening

You’ve all seen the footage by now, but I found it amazing when I stumbled on it on Reddit last night. To see a meteor coming into our atmosphere and land is simply mind-blowing. And a reminder and a wakening … Continue reading

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A Final Thought for the Week: Determination

      Don’t you love when you get your second wind? That’s the moment in time when possibilities seem endless. You just have that drive to keep pushing for the goal you’re aiming for. Every time I get my … Continue reading

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From Another Great Mind: Do The Impossible

      We’re reaching the end of the week, and yet this one flared my inspiration. There is a lot of invisibility in our world that needs to be uncovered, simply because that is where our attention needs to … Continue reading

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Another Thought: Mistakes Are Good

      We’ve all made them. Mistakes, that is. Sometimes they feel inconsequential, and sometimes they can become train wrecks. But they are always around, and we really shouldn’t fear them. It’s when other expect too much that mistakes … Continue reading

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A Week of Thoughts – 2: New Ideas

      I seriously have not had the opportunity to write MY stuff in such a long time. And it’s like wearing a strait jacket at times. But thankfully, Great Minds Quotes is here to make my week. So … Continue reading

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