colleenkr
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Back in 2022, I didn’t know what was going on with me. In the spring and summer, I made numerous trips to the emergency because I began to feel tingling on the left side of my face. It would last for a few hours and then go away for a while. To rule out some…
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After several drafts for a presentation at the annual Group of Seven Lake Superior Trail Gala, this is what I finally settled on. And guess what? It was worth it! Take a look: When I prepare to talk to a group, it’s incredibly important for me that the audience isn’t just sitting and listening. In…
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Have you watched Soul? The animated movie from Disney Pixar? If you haven’t, watch it. But don’t watch this next clip because it’ll spoil the movie for you. Actually, set down your phone or close your laptop. Don’t read any further until you’ve watched the movie, and then come back. … Ok, now that you’ve watched it,…
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It would be easier if I was the kind of artist who painted at home and didn’t share my work. By easier, I mean that I wouldn’t risk putting myself “out there” – when I post pictures of my work, I expose myself. I feel raw. I hope that people will like my pictures, and…
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These are the gifts the holidays bring for me. It takes a while for me to decompress from work. Teaching is tough stuff, and it stays with you for some time, even when you’re not in the classroom. This year, we taught up until December 22nd – which has its drawbacks, but once the busyness…
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For quite some time, I’ve been sitting on an idea. And sitting, sitting, sitting. But guess what? You’re reading my idea right now. As simple as it is, I’ve been wanting to begin a new blog for a few years now. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed writing posts for Northern Art Teacher for over ten years; it’s been a…
