Live-Streaming: A Techno Amazing World

Time was, if you couldn't make an event, you missed it. These days, if an event is live-streamed (a little bit like the Internet version of TV), you can watch from the comfort of your own home— jammies, slippers and all.

On Friday night I had a lot of fun doing a poetry reading with Brooke Campbell (who did the singing... yes, better that she did that part :). Friends all over the nation were able to watch the event, live-streamed.

And for those who missed it, there's still the option of watching a recorded version (above). Note that there is a 2:15 minute opening lag time before the program begins.

You can even embed the recording on your site by going here. How cool is that? It's a techno-amazing world.


*(Also, if you have trouble watching it here, try watching at the Ustream site.)

Conversations on Creativity

How do you promote creativity in children? That's one question Christy Tennant asked me in her IAM Conversations podcast.

I tried to answer her question.

What I didn't get 'round to saying is that I believe children need authentic opportunities to share their work. This blog is one place I provide that for my children; they truly love hearing your feedback about their art and writing.

Also, to my great pleasure, when International Arts Movement discussed doing InsideOut: poems with me, they requested that I include a poem from each of my girls, and maybe some of Sara's art (in all, she ended up providing four illustrations).

And so it is. The children's creativity has been nurtured just a little bit more by providing opportunity. They've collaborated on a project that's open for the world to see.


Sisters in Conversation pen and ink, by Sara. Used with permission.