tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53574380842048783622024-03-12T16:51:09.724-07:00{ Joy Boe }joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-79091174256143570472016-08-04T20:59:00.002-07:002016-08-04T20:59:28.543-07:00Watch Hillary answer decades of sexist questions <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-83003736290177701922016-06-08T09:35:00.001-07:002016-06-08T09:41:32.400-07:00Wildish Wise Women <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In May I was incredibly honored to be asked to be a part of a series called Wildish Wise Women: Conversations with Everyday Goddesses. My friend and Reiki Mentor <a href="http://www.jesalyneatchel.com/" target="_blank">Jesalyn Eatchel</a> decided that with the abundance of knowledgeable women in her inner circle, she should capture conversations and start a podcast!<br />
The series includes many relevant topics from "Creating Sacred places" to "Self Love" and many more. My contribution on <i>Everyday Creativity for people of all Ages</i> can be listened to <a href="https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/wildishwisewomen/Joy.Boe.mp3" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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<span id="goog_1136980815"></span><span id="goog_1136980816"></span><br />joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-36130135962873786122015-07-20T11:41:00.000-07:002015-07-20T14:28:57.775-07:00Eco-friendly Acts for City Dwellers<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've always been involved in environmentalism because I come from a generation of farmers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My parents moved our family to San Diego when I was 5 and with that upgrade came new expenses. We lived in a small apartment where I shared my room with my sister. It wasn't until high school that we were able to rent a house, with my own room! With this process of adapting, we were almost forced into frugal decisions. However I rarely felt inconvenienced by these sacrifices because they just became a way of life. Now in my early 30's, I find myself empowered by the friendships I have with like-minded people who support environmentalism with the same easy approach. I am constantly learning better ways and deeper information from these relationships.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since Californian media has been slightly more vocal about the declining state of our serious drought, I have seen more general curiosity. Many of this interest is generated from young people who live in small urban areas, who want to conserve but don't know what is possible.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I wanted to share a few things I have implemented in my home with hopes that it will activate others to make a few simple, but effective changes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One thing I (sadly) know to be true... Americans are lazy people. More often than not, we will take the path of least resistance. Therefore, I've found the best way to get actual results is through perpetual participation. By this I mean, habit. Here are some happy habits to consider:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;">1. Recycle- duh.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In addition to 1 trashcan in my kitchen, I have 2 containers for recycling. This ratio creates a larger opportunity to recycle, than to throw out. They are right next to my chopping block and sink, so it's super easy to rinse containers and separate waste.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Many people have regular bin removal service from the city, but don't take part because they are unsure what can be recycled. Here is a complete directory, supplied by <a href="http://www.edcodisposal.com/san-diego/residential-waste-services/waste-pick-up/service-detail.php?service=3&location=516" target="_blank">EDCO</a>. Your local waste management will even send you a free magnetic guide so you can keep it on your fridge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once you start recycling on the regular, it's nearly impossible not to notice all the really unnecessary packaging that comes with everything! You can help reduce the amount of waste by cutting back on disposable items such as plastic bags, ziploc bags, and coffee cups. Invest in some canvas bags. They are the perfect way to advertise your favorite shop/designer/snarky comment. Put these bags in the trunk of your car so you have them ready at the market. There are also genius <a href="http://www.designmom.com/2008/05/collapsible-reusable-grocery-bags/" target="_blank">mini-bags</a> which are great for your handbag in case you are using public transit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Other ideas: Take <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60149673/" target="_blank">Tupperware</a> to work. IKEA sells a complete set for $5, so no excuses. <a href="http://www.killthecup.org/" target="_blank">Kill the Cup</a> and bring your own. Whenever possible, walk. Use only enough. Wait until you are completely out of something to get more, or use what you have. Mend your clothes. Ride share. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of the amount of water we are using. Unfortunately most people are only driven to take action when access is limited. It's a hard fact that we are indeed, already in a very scarce situation. Our city is making an attempt to conserve by enforcing water restrictions, but that is not enough. You have to train yourself to restrict your own use both inside and outside of your home. Plenty of routines can be adjusted to <a href="http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/" target="_blank">preserve</a>, but in addition I like to operate using a mental hierarchy of use so that I get the most out of it. It goes like this: water humans first, pets second, plants third. My leftover water (from bottles or glasses since lets be honest, we don't always finish it) can be given the the cats. Their leftover bowl water, when being refreshed, can be given to the plants. No drop wasted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Outside: I have installed a rain barrel to collect water which is used to feed the garden. My husband came up with this idea, educated by the kind, informative folks over at <a href="http://sddrums.com/" target="_blank">SD Drum and Tote</a>. We also learned about a reimbursement program which actually returns the majority of cost from purchasing the set up. The barrels they provide there are recycled containers from large companies that use them for infusing olives and other non-hazardous food items. Installing the spout does require some small tools but there are other options available if you don't think you can swing that. I did not need to connect the barrel to house gutters, and if you are living in an apartment with a patio or balcony, you wouldn't need to do so either. You can buy a disc which broadens the collection range so you capture more water, or opt for the more <a href="http://rainchains.com/" target="_blank">decorative</a> rain chains which can hang from the rooftop. After one big rain in May, the barrel was completely filled and will be used for many many months to water our plants. Go see these guys at SD Drum, they have lots to offer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: black;">I know living in the city often means you don't get a yard. In my case, my got lucky and share a space with the neighbors up front. The owner of the property appreciates sustainable living and before we even moved in, installed artificial grass. This has turned out to be a blessing since I am pretty allergic to grass and the turf allows me to lay about without getting itchy. It also completely eliminates the need to water large areas outside. If you have access to green space, it is worth asking your landlord about alternatives. Often times companies will provide a discount or <a href="http://www.installitdirect.com/blog/california-drought-synthetic-grass-replacement-rebates-incentives/" target="_blank">incentives</a> for removing grass and replacing spaces with turf. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><span style="color: black;">You may also consider substituting landscaping for rock, sand, or wood chips. This is often times referred to as <a href="http://eartheasy.com/grow_xeriscape.htm" target="_blank">Xeriscaping</a>, and a lot of gorgeous ideas can be found on Pinterest. I have many drought tolerant plants that are beautiful and low maintenance, all of which are happy in containers. Some of my favorites include: hopseed bush, agave, bougainvillea, aloe plant, lantana, butterfly bush, sage, and too many succulents to list. I recently upgraded the container garden (built out of re-purposed wood crates) to include edibles. I now have romaine lettuce, grapes, spinach, blackberries, and tomatoes growing alongside rosemary and nasturtiums (which may be considered a weed but are useful in salads.) </span></span></span></div>
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This weekend, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FontalLobeCommunitySpaceAndGallery" target="_blank">Frontal Lobe</a> Community Space in Phoenix is hosting Mutant Pinata's as part of the <a href="http://artlinkphoenix.com/release-art-detour-27-an-invitation-to-connect-the-dots-in-downtown-phoenix/" target="_blank">Art Detour</a> walkabout. This space is one of many creative projects curated by Beatrice Moore, a city advocate and inventor of all things pink and creepy. This year I've submitted a doll head constructed from consumed bubble gum.<br />
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Lots of fun things to see and do at the New Children's Museum today, including the participation of my friends: local artists <a href="http://www.joeyorty.com/" target="_blank">Joe and John</a>, Noe from <a href="http://www.untitledspace.org/" target="_blank">Untitled Space</a>, and Wendy with <a href="http://stmsc.org/programs/specializations/sophies-gallery/" target="_blank">Sophie's Gallery</a>.<br />
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Joe Yorty is a craftsman like none other, creating nostalgic collections of work out of concrete, wood, and fabric. He rarely sells his work, but has a goldmine of ideas that are humorous, sentimental and well executed. Here we get to see his other half take part, in a collaboration with John Brady that makes you feel young again. <br />
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Noe Olivas can be described as welcoming, resourceful and humble. His collaborative nature gives an all-access peek of interests that are relatable and stimulating. Untitled Space exists within a 1967 Chevy Step-van, (currently trimmed with pom pom balls) and serves as both a living sculpture in itself, and a stationary forum for a variety of work. If you are looking for a cause deserving of a donation, this is the place and the person to gift it.<br />
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Before my current job, I spent 5 years working at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities called St. Madeleine Sophie's Center. They are a huge organization that serves over 500 adults in a setting which includes an organic garden, pool and art program. The Gallery Administrator Wendy (not pictured) is a brilliant light and has a great appreciation for hand crafted items, folk art and recycled creations. She has single-handedly brought the talents of the participating artists to the attention of the community for many years and gets very little recognition for it. This non-profit is lucky to have someone so invested in the growth and giftedness of each individual there.Today they brought a saori loom to encourage interaction between people of all walks of life.</div>
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The New Children's <a href="http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/" target="_blank">museum</a> theme is 'think, play, create'. Young or old, it has much to offer and is definitely the perfect way to color your day.</div>
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joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-28127974121176084822014-02-12T14:24:00.001-08:002014-07-31T15:56:36.825-07:00I too, suffer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-72236487695450658072014-01-15T21:42:00.001-08:002014-01-15T21:42:12.625-08:00Graced with Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.gracecathedral.org/" target="_blank">Grace Cathedral</a> is already saturated with visual gems, from the entrance doors which are a stunning golden Ghiberti replica, to a Keith Haring altarpiece inside. The Cathedral hosts EpiscoDisco and is stamped with not 1-but 2- Classical Labyrinths, one inside the other outside. My favorite small item is a stained glass <a href="http://fiammata-glass.typepad.com/photos/grace_cathedral_san_franc/" target="_blank">cosmic</a> window crafted by Narcissus Quagliata.<br />
Yet, <a href="http://www.annepatterson.com/content/index.htm" target="_blank">Anne Patterson's</a> latest Installation is beyond breathtaking and a complete delight to experience in person. Striking red and blue ribbons inscribed with prayers dangle from the catacombs like veins to the heavens. I was lucky enough to be there while the boys choir practiced, and the organ pipes sent a breeze through the room which created spirit-like apparitions on the floor. A definite must-see if you are in the city anytime soon. And guess what, it's absolutely free.<br />
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<br />joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5357438084204878362.post-70335685847821601302013-12-22T16:22:00.000-08:002014-08-01T13:00:43.151-07:00Getting to know you: D.I.Y Gift IdeaThis is quite possibly the easiest D.I.Y. gift idea out there. It costs very little money and requires light materials, and can be customized for many different people in your life.<br />
The concept is sort of like the game '20 Questions' but more interactive and a great game for breaking the ice at work during team building exercises or interviews, or when having old or new friends over for dinner. It's a great way to have fun with your family and learn something about them at the same time. <br />
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I made 4 of them for my co-workers this year, so I went with matching jars and general topics. I bought smooth mason jars from Target for only a few bucks each, but depending on the person you have in mind, you can use a recycled glass jar or colored container which are easy to find at second-hand stores. <br />
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I prefer to use clear containers and decorative paper since I think it encourages people to explore what it is. I purchased a variety of textures and colors which compliment each other, and which makes the overall look more intriguing. I picked patterns I knew my friends would enjoy, or would compliment their home. Again you can customize the jar depending on the theme by using many varieties of paper out there, or making good use of scrap-booking paper remnants you may already have.<br />
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Once you have the paper selected, you'll want to cut small, roughly 1 inch pieces. You'll want them large enough to hold about a sentence worth of words. Then, using your imagination or, if needed, one of these websites below to help, write out a question on each piece then fold it in half. For every 3 pieces you put in, insert a blank piece. When you play the game, if someone pulls a blank paper they have to write in their own question and skip a turn. This helps extend your list of questions and build up new conversations over time.<br />
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<b>General questions for everyone:</b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.kratosguide.com/25-questions-to-ask-yourself/" target="_blank">What if...</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.cfcl.com/vlb/Memes/Questionaires/100questions.html" target="_blank">Random, mostly useless or fun</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.lifeprobabilities.com/2012/08/17/50-questions/" target="_blank">Life Possibilities</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://brookekobra.deviantart.com/art/100-Questions-To-ask-anyone-197403037" target="_blank">Getting to know you</a></span><br />
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<b>Some ideas for co-workers or an office edition:</b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.sba.gov/content/20-questions-before-starting-business" target="_blank">Starting a new business</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.jobapplicationcenter.com/job-application-resources/the-top-100-interview-questions-and-the-best-ways-to-approach-them/" target="_blank">New Hires</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://jimhough.com/cf/ibquestions.html" target="_blank">Ice breakers at work</a></span><br />
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<b>Ideas for a family-themed edition:</b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://gogreenonline.com/en/greenhome/zerowaste/composting/222-101-questions-to-ask-your-family" target="_blank">Home life</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://c.ancestry.com/pdf/ca/FamQuestions.pdf" target="_blank">Exploring your Ancestors</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/wp-content/uploads/DinnerTableTalk1.pdf" target="_blank">Dinner table conversations</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://wittyandpretty.com/2012/05/22/the-best-bachelorette-game-the-questions/" target="_blank">Witty and Pretty</a> </span><br />
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<b>New Years gift:</b><br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-11852/25-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-the-end-of-the-year.html" target="_blank">New Year, New You</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #93c47d;"><a href="http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/03/14/365-thought-provoking-questions-to-ask-yourself-this-year/" target="_blank">365 Questions, one a day</a></span><br />
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<b>Questions for the Spiritually minded friend:</b><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://www.alexandrafranzen.com/2013/04/18/100-questions-to-inspire-rapid-self-discovery/" target="_blank">Rapid Self-discovery</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;"><a href="http://thechrisvossshow.com/the-101-important-questions-to-ask-yourself-in-life-for-self-improvement/" target="_blank">Improvement and growth</a></span><br />
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I hope you have fun creating these thoughtful gifts, or make one together on Christmas. It will bring much laughter and deepen the connections you have to those in your life.<br />
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Her cuttings share stories that are painful and playful; stories that encourage and remind us of where we have come from, and the possibility of what can be.</div>
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Approaching the latest Y2K doomsday frenzy, I thought it appropriate to post an old blurb written on my 25th birthday, following a trip to the San Diego National History Museum to see the Pompeii exhibit.<br />
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canisters and clay water jugs, still magnificent in their simple
design after spending 1,100 years under ash. The gold jewelry fashionable
and very much like bracelets today with trendy charms and heavy clasps.
Pressed gold coins, weights for measure and tools, impeccably preserved
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made me spin was seeing the casts of these people, essentially frozen, concrete displays of death, directly before my eyes. The first, a smaller framed, lean
man crouched with his knees to his chest, found alone in a corner of a
gymnasium. The second, a woman laying face down with her tunic dress pulled up
over her face, exposing her naked ass. She was discovered close to a boat dock
where people had fled in a last minute attempt to escape. Next a man and woman
together, presumably a married couple, found with the male reaching towards the
woman, trying to cover her face with his handkerchief. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">A
curled, burning dog. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">A slave found, brain exploded from the fumes, left as
a useless nuisance to the fleeing families of Mount Vesuvius. Shackles still to
his ankles... stretched out on the floor as if he had accepted his death with
an embrace, a surrender to die in such a terrible, legendary way.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">The corpses
to me showed a successful tribe of people; a wellfed, progressive, fully
functioning society that took pride in their lives enough to form colored glass
into jewels and treasure inexpensive costume jewelry made of clay. Enough to
have an "ornatrix" or an "attendant" to style their hair.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">We are not
far from that.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">In fact, a
thriving economy exists to this day living on the same threshold of this
dangerous mount. It is a proven fact that a disaster this size will happen
again. So much so that the Italian government has spent the last 10 years
offering Forty Thousand <i>free</i> dollars to families who are willing to
remove themselves from that living area. The strange part is, only about 2,000
people a year actually do it. The locals are so dedicated to their environment,
and so devoted to the danger and appeal of the volcano, they basically worship
it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times;">Touching, tragic, grounding, to see humans on their last breath, still bejeweled, still clutching their loves, being punished, running, knees to their
face in fear, backed against a wall. Nowhere to run. No one coming on any boat
to save them. No avoidance. Just life, ending.</span></span></div>
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truly fine thing to experience on a birthday.</span></span></div>
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This week I've placed three handcrafted Public Suggestion Boxes into
little pockets within my surrounding neighborhood: City Heights,
Kensington, and University Heights.<br />
I am anonymously asking, and in turn, anonymously receiving answers to a few basic questions:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are you good at doing?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you love about your community?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would you like to learn?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would you improve in your neighborhood? </span><br />
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I am hoping to find a name for the common threads that connect us, and represent no organization other than my own curious self. People have a hard time with that.<br />
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I placed the first box at a location I visit often, My Little 99 Cents Store on University and 43rd. Besides being in close proximity to where I live, I have found that this little gem carries a wide array of items I usually pay much more for at Albertson's across the way. The owner is always helpful and friendly and the store is well kept and organized in a way that makes sense. He was happy to participate in hosting a box, but asked if I would accept answers in Spanish. This was one thing I considered when making them, if I should write the questions in both Spanish and English, but I didn't want to inadvertently exclude those who speak other languages. So I asked if he could translate to his customers and he laughed, agreeably. He also told me I spent too much making it, although he did not ask how much, then warned me that it will probably be stolen.<br />
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The second box was placed at the Kensington Library across El Cajon Blvd on Adams ave. Kensington feels like miles away from City Height but it is actually bordering the district line. I wanted to open the questions up to mothers and children, both of which are always saturating this location, primarily at the park connected to the Library.<br />
The Manager there at first seemed skeptical. I was asked who I represent and explained I am a resident in City Heights but work nearby and also know the owner of the art gallery across the street.<br />
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Once I presented the box she was intrigued, and complimented the design of it by saying it looked and smelled nice. She made a little spot for it by the door and said they would participate as long as I returned in a week to retrieve it.<br />
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The third box was embraced by the barista's at one of my favorite coffee destinations, Mystic Mocha. I passed this spot many times before finally going inside when a co-worker of mine who lives on the same street suggested we meet there one day. I've been hooked ever since. Even though they close earlier than most coffee shops, (which is disappointing when you want a late afternoon pick me up), I like this spot because everyone there always seems like they're having fun at work, even when the line is out the door which it often is. The owner here made room for it right away and asked about what I do. When I mentioned the population I work with he said "we all have a little bit of that, don't we?" which I thought was true. Again I explained it's an idea for fun, since it was already called a school project. They generously offered me to pick it up in a month, and I laughed, knowing I will see that thing at least twice in the next week.<br />
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In the future I would like to craft several more boxes. I'd like to put one in my office, at Black Cat Bar, Kensington Video and some other preferred destinations. But I'd also like to offer one to places I've never been to before. Perhaps my own feelings of isolation in my community would mirror those in another? Or better yet, encourage me to seek a new network.<br />
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If you are interested in hosting a box, or have decorative tissue box holders that you would like to donate to help me create more, then I'd love to hear from you! Leave me a message. I promise your opinion does matter.joy boehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08674287279358669035noreply@blogger.com1