This is my attempt to get back into things, blog wise. It’s been a long time since I’ve posted and I’m rusty. So, I’m casually dipping my toe in and trying not to take things too seriously.
Here are five things I’ve found on the internet recently- enjoy!
1 | Needs Wheel
I found this Needs Wheel a few weeks ago and quickly printed it to hang above my desk at work. There a a few wheels out there, but I like this one because it’s very detailed. Basically, you start in the center and determine what you need more of in your life. For example, if you need “fulfillment”, you would look at the medium-blue pie slice and direct your focus to the second rung of the circle. From there, you determine what else you need: stimulation, diversion, aliveness, or exploration. Say you need more stimulation in your life to feel more fulfilled- move on to the next rung and choose between challenge and and spontaneity. Which will lead to more fulfillment in your life? How you proceed is up to you, but this wheel provides useful language and a different way to think about things.
2 | Q-Less
I came across this game on TikTok a few years ago and was immediately drawn to it. The man who invented Q-Less is charming and clever; I highly recommend watching his videos. Q-Less is a “crossword solitare game”- you roll the dice and use the letters to create words in a crossword puzzle. The only reason I don’t own it is because I found a vintage version at a garage sale at a commune in Nevada.
3 | Painted with Silk at the Detroit Institute of Art Museum
I went to the DIA last weekend with my mom and Painted with Silk was one of the top two exhibits (along with Tiff Massey’s 7 Mile + Livernois, which deserves it’s own post). I’m drawn to “women’s work”, crafting, decorative arts, “domestic handcrafts”, and all the creative products usually overlooked and under appreciated. A lot of the work was made by young girls and the exhibit gave a thorough overview about education and culture of that time.
4 | Go Bags
I’ve wanted a Go Bag for years and it’s time to put one together, for real this time. Things are bleak out there, folks. I’m not an expert about Go Bags and there are a lot of opinions about how to prepare- it’s easy to get overwhelmed about where to start or what to pack. This guide seems like a relatively simple place to start.
5 | Frida Kahlo in the Public Domain
Frida Kahlo’s art entered the public domain at the beginning of this year. In the United States, “the works of individual authorship generally shed their protections after “life plus 70 years,” and 2025 marks 70 years since Khalo death in 1954. Now that Kahlo’s work is part of the public domain, her work can be “copied, distributed, displayed, performed, modified, and used for any purpose.” Kahlo’s website provides information about her her paintings, diaries, photos, quotes, and even has a recording of her voice.