Oh! So this bone folder is actually doing a better job than I thought it would with these somewhat thick zine spines. I had been using clamps to pressure them into staying shut as well as they could, but this saves quite a bit of time.
Maybe this time I’ll finish this project. It’s only been “almost done” for something like three years now. I love the DIY parts of it but in the end it’s probably what tripped me up the most.
My EDC has been a little nuts lately. Easy to carry maybe too much along when it’s jacket weather.
I digress. I forget I don’t have to break up posts here, I can just keep on writing, next time maybe. This is just the kind of off the cuff, spur of a moment thought I have wanted to find a home for and sometimes start a conversation around as I think through something.
So I often lean on macro perspectives to help guide her on her way. Even if we don’t agree with someone it’s important to understand why they may behave the way they do or believe what they believe. We all have different stories and connections and beliefs that make us unique, be it good or bad.
Needless to say, on a daily basis I find myself answering questions that she asks me in her effort to understand the chaos of the world and it’s exciting and terrifying to even try sometimes and there are often days I feel like I don’t give her the answers her questions deserve.
I feel like I have to share things like this sometimes. I have a near 7 year old and seeing her try to understand the world and it’s people and their troubles is such a heavy weight, more than any simple golden rule or Mr. Rodgers episode could ever encapsulate.
Everyone has the potential for greatness, kindness, love. Be understanding. You just have to look beyond your own two eyes to see it sometimes. Always look beyond your own perspective. Everyone has a story longer and more nuanced than we can ever know.
For years I have been thinking of making a short form (15-30min) podcast of ambient music and field recordings. I dont get to travel as much as I used to so I have considered sourcing field recording from listener submisions. Thinking this platform would be perfect for it.