How we make stuff
The Dream Workshop Pilot Program
We tested the Dream Playbook in over a dozen schools. We called it our “Dream Workshop” but it was so much fun that the students called it “The Dream Club.”
2015-07-24
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Backyard Adventures
Collect your own water with a rain barrel
Collect your own rainwater with this simple setup. Not only is it free, but rainwater contains its own natural fertilizers.
2015-06-08
News
Promoting Optimistic Thinking in YMCA After-School Students
The Dream Playbook was tested by the University of Cincinnati in a year-long study called “Promoting Optimistic Thinking in YMCA After-School Students” as part of community service and outreach program.
2014-12-04
Backyard Adventures
Grow Food NOT Grass
What better way to have a backyard adventure than to grow a garden? We recommend you start with a potted plant like basil.
2014-09-17
Backyard Adventures
Are you a flutterby?
Do you stop to smell the flowers and sip the nectar of life? Or do you just flutter past everything and let your wings get caught in the winds of life?
2014-01-22
Make-A-Book Project
Vamos Chicas Vamos
The Spanish edition of my “Falling Uphill” kids book “Cayendo Hacia Arriba” is being used by the Peace Corp in Paraguay to teach kids how to read and dream.
2014-01-05
Games
How to fall uphill
Here is a fun new graphic that I created. It has been simmering in my brain for years. I think it really captures the essence of how doubt and fear are essential to any adventure. The trick is harnessing that emotional fuel and turning disadvantages into advantages.
2013-03-22
How we make stuff
Falling Uphill in Paraguay with the Peace Corps
Scott Stoll is an author from my hometown who served as the U.S. Embassy’s cultural ambassador in Argentina during the 2011-2012 school year. His time in Argentina and collaboration with Argentine schools resulted in a Spanish language version of his book, Falling Uphill: The Secret of Life, about his 4 year journey around the world on his bicycle.
2013-02-08
Make-A-Book Project
Celebrating the book
Students from Argentina holding their certificates of achievements and their copy of “Cayendo Hacia Arriba” the book that we created together. In my opinion, the celebration of the book is the most important step. It helps the students realize their purpose in life, take a step of action with their passion.
2012-07-16
How we make stuff
The Cupcake Boy is here
The Cupcake Boy is the story about a boy who makes the most beautiful and tasty cupcakes in the world; however, the villagers take the boy for granted.
2012-06-08
How we make stuff
The Cupcake Boy Book Celebration
We celebrated the new book, The Cupcake Boy, at Amy Belle Elementary at their Spring Fling. It was a big success! It makes me feel fulfilled to see all the proud young student illustrators. And, the cupcake bakesale led by the PTO raised enough money to pay for the whole
2012-05-14
How we make stuff
Making of the Cupcake Boy School Photo
I think this is a beautiful picture even though it didn’t turn out as I imagined. The photo was taken on St. Patrick’s Day when all the kids were wearing green. I asked everyone with a red coat to be part of the cherry. I also didn’t account for perspective,
2012-04-29
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