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Sketch of the Day: 3-28-2008

Thanks to to Scott Johnson at MyExtraLife.com. He has been doing a Sketch a Day since the first of the year. So naturally, I thought I would jump on his awesome idea and steal it for myself.

I used to be a huge wanna be cartoonist when I had the time back in high school, but as work life set in…that never came around. Not that it is anyone’s fault but my own for not perusing a dream, I feel like it is time to do something with the creative side of me that is lurking around. I think life itself is kicking me in the ass to do something too (see this post).

Besides, I have this new Wacom tablet I am trying to get used to…and there is only one way to learn…and that is banging my head against the wall trying to use it! (this is how I get most information into my brain)

My Plan is to do 365 of these things, so come back early and often! See you tomorrow! You can subscribe here!

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Learn to Blog and Podcast at Myrtle Beach, SC

If you live in the South and are interested in Blogging, Podcasting, Video, or Social Networking, on April 19th in Myrtle Beach, SC is the place you want to be. With a focus on Networking and learning it looks like there will be something for everyone.

I have enjoyed the Podcast and New Media Expo (now: New Media Expo) in the past in part because it is a chance to meet people and well…network. Even though podcasting and blogging have connected me to people in ways that hasn’t been possible before, there is something to be said about meeting and learning from people face to face. This opportunity looks like another chance to do just that.

Usually all the conferences that deal with this kind of thing are not in my backyard but across the country. Not now! For me it is a 2.5 hour drive. This all looks very exciting, and fun…so visit the link below to find out the details on attending!

I’ll look for you there!

CREATE: Carolina Regional Exposition of Art, Technology & Education

Saturday April 19th at the historic train depot in downtown Myrtle Beach, the CREATE South conference will occur. It is a meeting for those interested in blogging, podcasting, video, social networking or any other form of self-expression. Serving the residents of the Grand Strand and beyond, it is a venue to bring together like minded people to network, to teach and to learn. If you would like to get involved in these arenas but don’t know how to start, this is the place to be. With introductory presentations and hands-on detailed demos, the beginners and the experts alike will have plenty to learn.

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Warm Wishes



Warm Wishes, originally uploaded by kreg.steppe.

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A Hole in My Art

Harriet Bucy was one of my old art teachers in School. Sure I use to goof off in class some (drawing cartoons) and I remember getting under her skin a few times, however I did like her a lot. I have seen her around town from time to time since having her in school and she was always very kind.

Not that we were ever close or communicated a lot after school, but one thing that I do remember is that when I did see her she would ask if I was doing anything with my art. Of course I would have to respond, “no, but…”. However, it is Her asking is what sticks out in my mind and I am reminded sometimes it is the little things that people do that can make a huge impact on your life.

So perhaps this is a reminder to me that life is too short, and I should “do something with my art” today.

Thanks Harriet!

The Herald – Life. Captured Every Day. – Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties.

Harriet Bucy, who started the Rock Hill school district community partnership program in 1985 that became a national model and ran it until her retirement three years ago, died Thursday night at home, said Elaine Baker, spokesperson for the school district.

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Gary Gygax



My Lucky Dice, originally uploaded by kreg.steppe.

Ernest Gary Gygax ( July 27, 1938 – March 4, 2008) is best known as the author of the well known fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), co-created with Dave Arneson and co-published with Don Kaye in 1974 under the company Tactical Studies Rules. Gygax is generally acknowledged as the father of the role-playing game.

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I’m Running for PodPresident!

This is personal note to all the readers of my blog. I have thought long and hard on the decision to run for PodPresident.com, and with the support of my Family they have made this decision easier.

I am in fact running for PodPresident.com for 2008 as a proud Cadidate for the Analog Party.

The Analog Party, founded in 1927, has had a log tradition of standing up for content creators rights and today that is even more relevant. As podcasters you should be concerned about your rights to produce and distribute your material, and your rights to be BIG MEDIA FREE!

Join me as I start this journey and begin my campain as PodPresident for 2008…together we can make a difference.

Visit PodPresident.com for more details on the posistion, and for podcasted updates and news.

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