The ability of animated graphics to communicate is powerful. This one shows the evolution of US Death Rates during the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic, a sobering topic. In just a few moments, it demonstrates the point deeper and richer than a 10 minute PowerPoint could.
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Sunset on my Walk: Tonight’s Haiku
Moving through my neighborhood, a suburb of Seattle, as the sun does as it must. Gravity’s handiwork across this sky. Rain started to fall as I neared home.
below the sunset
and the glorious red sky
soon the songbirds sleep
A haiku from this evening’s walk
below the sunset
and the glorious red sky
soon the songbirds sleep
Moving through my neighborhood, a suburb of Seattle, as the sun does as it must. Gravity’s handiwork across this sky. Rain started to fall as I neared home.
Fun With Photoshop: Safeway & Albertsons
Several years ago now, grocery chain Albertson’s acquired one of their rivals, Safeway. (If you didn’t know this, here’s an article to bring you up to speed)
Reminiscing about that I had the idea to combine the two logos. Not very timely, but seemed kinda fun. Anyway, one of my goals is to do something with Adobe every day. So here’s today’s goofing around.
A Poetic Response To Klass
I discovered Tom Ashbrook this week (Spotify’s algorithms can do good work) and wanted to share this with you all.
bodies in motion
light moving across my ears
seducing my soul
A MS Word Student Tool
As someone who’s used Word for decades, I rarely find surprises. Yet, sometimes I do. Now, it’s important to note that I’m currently studying web application development at Edmonds College, I’m writing far more than I have in years. And it’s the first time in, god, I don’t know how long, I have written in an academic style. Blogging (both professionally and personally) and creating plenty of text-based content helped keep my writing chops solid. However, there are always new tools to explore. Today I discovered “Read Aloud” under the “Review” tab.
A great editorial tool. Having my essay read out loud showed nicely several flow issues and a couple of grammatical glitches. Nothing that would’ve failed the paper, but I value quality and, well, those items don’t show quality. So, thanks Office Team, for another useful tool that I hadn’t hear of.
Today’s Word of the Day Haiku: Contact
Today’s “Word of the Day” challenge features “Contact”. I stared at the blank screen for few moments before I was able to start pulling this one together. One of yesterday’s photos came to mind. On my evening walk yesterday, I was watching the bees flit about these flowers. When this lady buzzed right into the flower in front of me, I was delighted to catch the moment.
flower to flower
the bees contact each petal
motion of springtime
Today’s Word Of The Day Challenge Haiku
Taking part in the Word of the Day challenge, where today’s word is “Opinion”. It seems fitting as spring flowers are starting to wane to talk about the falling blossoms.
gentle rain passes
starlings sing their opinions
cherry blossoms fall
Haiku Font Exploration: May 10, 2020
at dawn’s appearance
crows are discussing the day
I returned to sleep
Good morning everyone! May your week exceed your expectations in every good way.
A Haiku Response To The Word Of The Day Challenge: King
I’ve decided to take part in today’s “Word Of The Day Challenge“, and the word is “King“. I, being me, opt for a haiku.
high above us all
king’s exercise their power
bird’s indifference