An inbox zine for positive deviants and the people who love them
Issue #264 :: The “Whiz kid” Edition :: 04:22:2020
Whiz kid…
This whole coronavirus situation has been frustrating for me ’cause I like to help. You know, I like to be helpful. But I’ve had so much work, and when I’m not working I’m spending time with SJ or sleeping (why am I so tired these days?). Plus, I have zero medical training. It feels like just doing my job, hanging at home with my daughter, and crashing early are probably the best things for me to do in this strange and difficult time. Though, I have been donating money to my local food bank. That’s something. But, other than that, I have been feeling a little useless. So, I was sitting here recently and asked myself “What can I do?” And apparently the answer is humor. You’re welcome…?
— Rusty Blazenhoff
P.S. Ever wonder how someone becomes a professional blogger and creative entrepreneur? Me too! J/K — I know ALL about it.
As seen on the Internets
It’s coming from INSIDE the HOUSE: Lea Redmond teamed up with Illustrator Michelle Ott to create these cute “print + play” postcards to send from “the inside.”
:: AND, since I won’t be going out to the desert, I got a big canvas bell tent so SJ and I can make a backyard theme camp
:: https://stouttent.com/product-category/tents
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Shiny new Animal Crossing section because I’m obsessed
STILL Bored? Say it ain’t so! STILL Lonely? Awww… STILL Awesome? Well, duh.
:: Snail mail challenge:
:: Still time for last week’s oh-so-mysterious challenge! Drop me a line and I’ll hook you up. Thanks for everyone who is already playing. I can’t believe some of the things you’ve made for it. Really great stuff.
Time to get the groceries in style: Challenge yourself to make this pieced-and-quilted plague doctor’s mask, you big sewing showoff, you!
Featured Event
[May 1 ] The Deconstruction is back and this time it’s all online! A “creative event about rethinking the objects and ideas around us, and creating something new.” (video)
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Know about a cool, quirky, and/or indie socially distant event? Ok, email me with details.
