Beautifully written Karena and thanks for sharing your sketches. I’ve always shied away from drawing because it never quite looked right but I love the idea of using it to capture a moment in time.
I often take photos of places that look so well-framed they could be from a postcard or tour guide - and each time I think how they lack anything personal. I dislike selfies or being in the picture myself. Scribbling images and prompt words is a much better way to bottle the memory!
As AI produces even better finished products I think we will find more and more value in our imperfect attempts at writing and producing - because in the end the one thing that AI can’t replace is the pleasure of the actual lived experience.
Thank you for reading between the words, Ilona. I was embarrased to share my sketches, but your reframe here makes it worth the risk. You open a whole new avenue of discussion.
You brought me to tears (again) with your beautiful story and the way you've so intimately woven it into today. Your language is so lush and fragrant. This may be my favorite essay you've ever written.
Thank you--for your talent, your generosity, and your endless search to learn and be all that you can. You're an inspiration and I'm deeply grateful.
Thank you for the suggestion of detailing the ripple, Cindy. I really enjoyed our quiet walks together, and the knowledge I gleaned from you. It is the same online, but better in person!
Beautifully written Karena and thanks for sharing your sketches. I’ve always shied away from drawing because it never quite looked right but I love the idea of using it to capture a moment in time.
I often take photos of places that look so well-framed they could be from a postcard or tour guide - and each time I think how they lack anything personal. I dislike selfies or being in the picture myself. Scribbling images and prompt words is a much better way to bottle the memory!
As AI produces even better finished products I think we will find more and more value in our imperfect attempts at writing and producing - because in the end the one thing that AI can’t replace is the pleasure of the actual lived experience.
Thank you for reading between the words, Ilona. I was embarrased to share my sketches, but your reframe here makes it worth the risk. You open a whole new avenue of discussion.
Oh, Karena....
You brought me to tears (again) with your beautiful story and the way you've so intimately woven it into today. Your language is so lush and fragrant. This may be my favorite essay you've ever written.
Thank you--for your talent, your generosity, and your endless search to learn and be all that you can. You're an inspiration and I'm deeply grateful.
Thank you for the suggestion of detailing the ripple, Cindy. I really enjoyed our quiet walks together, and the knowledge I gleaned from you. It is the same online, but better in person!
Such a joy!
Well done, my friend. Your murder of writers sounds inspired.
If there was no Podcasting Fellowship, there would have been no Murder of Crows! Thank you for always being a strong support for me, Danny.
Love this photo so much! You all are amazing and inspiring. Thank you!
So loved eaves-dropping on your musings and memories and the lovely sketching with words. Thank you allowing me to share a moment with a friend.
My sketches are almost embarrassing! Time with you is always special. Any chance of meeting up in the UK?
One day … one day .. I will visit your alpaca farm in Wales!