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And sometimes, you’re quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney

And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you're quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney
And sometimes, you’re quickly reminded why you built that dark, thick wall in the first place. On emotional walls cc-by lemasney

Emotional Walls

If you’ve ever truly loved, you’ve likely added bricks to your wall. It’s nice to peek over it most of the time, but from time to time, it’s a relief to have a shield from the pain and despair of disappointment.

If you like this image, please share it. If you use it, please attribute me, and thanks! (cc-by lemasney)

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“One reason people put up emotional walls is to manage what happens next. But this sense of control is a myth. Because in reality, things play out like they’re going to and you have far less power over other people than you imagine (or you’d like). There’s a sense of If I, then she will that’s also a myth. You just can’t predict or control other people’s behavior.” – 4 Truths About People Who Put Up (Emotional) Walls | These Little Waves,

 

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48 of 365 is a pair of squirrels #GIMP

Philosophy squirrels
Philosophy squirrels

So, this is essentially an inside joke between some old friends. However, I think you can appreciate it from a general point of view too. I hereby name this meme ‘philosophy squirrels’.

In the GIMP, I took a single image that I found in MorgueFile of a squirrel, and mirrored it, then duplicated the pair into a new layer, and moved it down. After I had them where I wanted them, I added the text and paths to have them chat. I thought about adding a coolfaced troll to nod to Shaun Holland, but maybe next time.

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365Sketches got featured!

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I’m so excited! I learned that I was a part of a showcase on the WordPress Post A Day blog today! I wanted to say how much I appreciate all that WordPress does to make itself the best publishing platform, CMS, and blogging engine out there, and open source to boot! I also love that you regularly push us to keep using your engine in creative ways. Thanks for the mention, and hope you guys keep up your great work forever.

http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/02/17/showcase-10-themed-blogs-that-rock/

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A review of the Verizon FIOS remote by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #fail

A review of the Verizon FIOS remote by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #fail
A review of the Verizon FIOS remote by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #fail
A review of the Verizon FIOS remote by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #fail
A review of the Verizon FIOS remote by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #fail

It is likely that I am just upset that it’s not a TiVo remote, but I really think this remote has some incredible design flaws.

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Teaching: Comm 563 at Rider University, Spring 2011

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I am now co-teaching a graduate level course in the Communication track of the MA in Organizational Leadership program at Rider University. The course, COMM 563, is Digital Media Communication. In the class we focus on the issues, concepts, and problems of organizational communication using digital media. The course uses WordPress as a learning and posting platform, and participants learn how to develop effective publishing skills, integrating various digital media, and developing an audience for their brand.

http://comm563.wordpress.com

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8 of 365 is a new header for 365 Sketches

365 sketches logo
365 sketches logo
New header
New header for 365 Sketches

So, today I decided to make a new header for the project to show the difference in the new series. I started off by importing the older blue header with the open location import tool to get just the right size. After making a text layer with my project name and choosing a font and applying kerning, I added a few transparent layers underneath it. On each of those layers I used the paintbrush or eraser and various brushes to make the marks you see here. Using the palette color selector and a built-in fiery palette was especially helpful to create a cohesive color scheme.