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20121219: Keep the cray in crazy by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design

20121219: Keep the cray in crazy by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design
20121219: Keep the cray in crazy by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design
20121219: Keep the cray in crazy by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design
20121219: Keep the cray in crazy by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design

I saw an image recently that said “Keep the X in X-mas” and laughed a bit at the witty play on “Keep Christ in Christmas“, because I believe that there is so little spirituality or quietude left in the holidays, all replaced with pre-Thanksgiving reminders of the sales, spending, traffic, disappointment, and inequity of the season. These are the things that have replaced what the day is: A religious remembrance of the birth of a pretty nice guy, regardless of if you believe. I kind of wish that it was more like a second Thanksgiving, in which no presents are exchanged and no expectations held other than the same subtle expectations I have for every day of the year: Come together, eat great food, spend time with people you love and care about, and treat each other well.

Crazy, right? To each of you, I hope you get everything you wanted, for myself, Christmas is everyday.

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Look at lots of other images from this series at http://pinterest.com/lemasney/portfolio/

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20121218: Ikea Lack table comes to life by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

20121217: Ikea Lack table comes to life by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: Ikea Lack table comes to life by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: Ikea Lack table comes to life by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: Ikea Lack table comes to life by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

So I just got some new furniture at Ikea. I really love the simple lines, elegant shape, and low price of the Ikea LACK pieces, especially the end table, of which I have owned many. I got four for my current setup, because even in my very small studio apartment, they allow for flexibility. For instance, you can put them on top of one another to create more space,   line them up to make an impromptu coffee table, put them into a square to create a casual dining or project space, or wrap them around a chair or table. Given their flexibility, something in my mind clicked to animate the table in a fun way. I hope, as always, that you enjoy and share it.

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20121217: symbols of nature by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

20121217: symbols of nature by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: symbols of nature by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: symbols of nature by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121217: symbols of nature by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

I have come to the conclusion that I have a strong faith in nature. I think that life’s greatest questions can be answered in the natural processes, and that by observing, following, and encouraging those laws to persist, we come by the best path.

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20121216: Most everything means something by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

20121216: Most everything means something by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by
20121216: Most everything means something by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by

I have found in the last year or two that there are very few events that have no impact, that have no impression, that do not alter things as they are, or were. I find instead that even the most subtle acts, the most seemingly insignificant happenings, make for a moment that affects every one after.

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20121215: Princess illustrated by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by #typography

20121215: Princess illustrated by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by #typography
20121215: Princess illustrated by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by #typography
20121215: Princess illustrated by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by #typography
20121215: Princess illustrated by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #creativecommons #design #cc-by #typography

So I’m at a Bed and Breakfast in Ocean City, NJ (Ocean City Mansion, 4th and Central, nice place) and for the choice of coffee mug at breakfast, there was an eclectic set to choose from. I proudly chose a mug with the word Princess on it, because, well, I did. I decided to make today’s sketch as a remembrance.

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Annihilation in Anaheim, ALA Battledecks 2012 visual branding cc-by lemasney #creativecommons #design #cc-by #libraries

Annihilation in Anaheim, ALA Battledecks 2012 visual branding cc-by lemasney #creativecommons #design #cc-by #libraries
Annihilation in Anaheim, ALA Battledecks 2012 visual branding cc-by lemasney #creativecommons #design #cc-by #libraries
Annihilation in Anaheim, ALA Battledecks 2012 visual branding cc-by lemasney #creativecommons #design #cc-by #libraries
Annihilation in Anaheim, ALA Battledecks 2012 visual branding cc-by lemasney #creativecommons #design #cc-by #libraries

This sketch was a commission from one of my strongest supporters, Janie Hermann, for the ALA 2012 Conference Battledecks competition.

“Battledecks is not for the faint of heart. It is a nerve-wracking event where those competing must create a coherent presentation from a deck of slides that they have never seen before. This is truly the perfect way to end your conference experience as these courageous individuals compete for the glory of being crowned the next champ.” )

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 “After some thought, my solution was a modified form of Battledecks, the legendary form of “PowerPoint Karaoke” that has been especially popular in library conference circles.   Drawing on my own experience as a participant, watching others, and some great advice from fellow librarian Andy Woodworth, I pitched the idea to Dan.   After some initial conversation, we worried a true Battledecks might be a little overwhelming for their first effort; in addition, Jen and I were worried about prepping slidedecks for three classes even though the presentations were going to be shorter than a typical Battledecks sesssion.    After a little research, I found a modified version from teacher Tom Woodward that seemed to be the perfect balance of creative thinking and enough structure to push our students but not send them over a cliff.” – Battledecks: It’s Not Just for Librarians! | The Unquiet Librarian, https://goo.gl/6grSsh