"Craftsmanship requires a fusion of skill, soul, and patience; it's not just about making things but making things that tell stories." - Unknown

"Creating with your hands is the silent echo of your soul's dance. Let every stitch, stroke, and sculpt tell the story only you can craft." - Unknown

I did not expect to see a folktale motif number for "large bag of frozen raccoons" today...

(Thompson folktale motif index X1115, in case anyone is wondering)

Let's play a game #writers.

Keep the story going. Let's see all the places we go together.

"A blaze of orange cracked the horizon as Jackie looked out her window. Last night's storm turned her neighborhood into a war zone."

In advance before April's blog series on women's epics, I am curious if there are any that people know, or want to know about. :)

Do you know any epics about women? Name them in comments and I'll tell you if they will be included!

(And by "epic" I also mean sagas, shamanic songs, monogatari, and chivalric romances.)

Also, re: mistletoe

Yesterday I learned that not everyone knows mistletoe is a tree parasite. Which is interesting to me as a storyteller. In Norse mythology, the god Baldr is killed with mistletoe (thanks Loki...). His mother, Frigg extracted an oath from everything under the sun to not harm her child. But she skipped mistletoe because she didn't consider it a separate plant.

Taxonomy saves lives, people. :D

No matter if you are prepping your next adventure or getting to play with your group, any opportunity to spend time with our tabletop hobbies is reason enough to celebrate! Wishing you great times this weekend!

Revealing my A to Z blogging challenge theme one day early, because it is very fitting for #InternationalWomensDay

It's not exactly a surprise: #WomensEpics is finally here!

I read 26 epics from around the world. All of them have women heroes. In April, I will blog about each one in detail.

Today I put up a Theme Reveal post with the details of this project, and an intro to women's epics in general.
Read here:
https://multicoloreddiary.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-to-z-challenge-theme-reveal-2025.html?m=1

"𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜 𝗕𝗟𝗨"
Lausanne
Juin 2021 / June 2021
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#nature #photographe #photographie #photography #photographyisart #poetryisnotdead #photoartistry #storytelling #art

ITSPmagazine Newsletter is back on track, and we’ve got a lot coming your way!

We’re a bit late with our newsletter this year, but for good reason—we’ve been busy! Event coverages, podcast stories, and some exciting new ventures are all in motion, and trust us, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2025.

For now, here’s a quick update with some of our latest episodes covering #cybersecurity, #AI, #storytelling, #music, and even a little #magic:

LA Made: The Other Moonshot – The untold story of three Black aerospace #engineers in #LA who helped shape America’s #space race.

Reimagining Nostalgia: #Music ’s Creative & #Tech Evolution – How #technology is shaping the future of music, straight from The #NAMM Show 2025.

#Hackers, Policy & The #Future of Cybersecurity – A deep dive into The Hacker’s Almanack and how cybersecurity policies are evolving.

And that’s just a taste of what’s ahead!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/itspmagazine-back-trackand-weve-got-lot-coming-up-itspmagazine-wttxc

ITSPmagazine Newsletter is back on track, and we’ve got a lot coming your way!

We’re a bit late with our newsletter this year, but for good reason—we’ve been busy! Event coverages, podcast stories, and some exciting new ventures are all in motion, and trust us, there’s a lot to look forward to in 2025.

For now, here’s a quick update with some of our latest episodes covering #cybersecurity, #AI, #storytelling, #music, and even a little #magic:

LA Made: The Other Moonshot – The untold story of three Black aerospace #engineers in #LA who helped shape America’s #space race.

Reimagining Nostalgia: #Music ’s Creative & #Tech Evolution – How #technology is shaping the future of music, straight from The #NAMM Show 2025.

#Hackers, Policy & The #Future of Cybersecurity – A deep dive into The Hacker’s Almanack and how cybersecurity policies are evolving.

And that’s just a taste of what’s ahead!

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/itspmagazine-back-trackand-weve-got-lot-coming-up-itspmagazine-wttxc

'Times may be getting tougher but a hell of a lot of people are committed to doing good. And the best of the good is the #nature that makes up our planet.' https://steadyhq.com/en/naturematchcuts/posts/718b5dba-b9d3-448b-96a7-38e99d4ef017

My new blog post about #writing in hard times, developing a story, messy mind palace rooms, #accents, and the sweet poison of #passion. @writers @writing

This episode could have easily gone into my Audio Signals Podcast, where I talk about Stories, Storytelling, and Storytellers—I debated that… and as a matter of fact, I may just put it there too. But in the end, I decided to feature it on Redefining #Society & #Technology because it’s about #space, the Apollo Program, #engineering, recognition, #equality, and, ultimately, the #history of our society.

LA Made : The Other Moonshot | The story of three Black aerospace engineers in Los Angeles, who played a crucial role in America’s race to space, amid the civil unrest of the 1960s | Guest: Joanne Higgins

The Apollo #moonlanding was one of humanity’s greatest achievements—but behind the scenes, not everyone who made it possible was given their due credit. LA Made: The Other Moonshot, a new podcast from LAist Studios, tells the untold story of three Black aerospace engineers in #LosAngeles who played a critical role in the Apollo mission—while fighting for equality and recognition in an industry that barely acknowledged them.

I sat down with host Joanne Higgins to talk about why she set out to tell this story. Her godfather, Charlie Cheathem, was one of these unsung pioneers, but his contributions—like those of many Black engineers—were left out of history. |

As Joanne explains, these men didn’t just face the immense challenge of building the Apollo spacecraft; they also had to fight for the right to do their jobs, to be paid equally, and to have their work recognized.

Some of the very systems they helped design made the moon landing possible, yet their names were left off the credits. It’s a story of resilience, injustice, and ultimately, a legacy that deserves to be told.

https://youtu.be/2iPxDt83ebI

FULL VIDEO https://youtu.be/QmYy3Psuzxc

PODCAST https://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com/episodes/la-made-the-other-moonshot-the-story-of-three-black-aerospace-engineers-in-los-angeles-who-played-a-crucial-role-in-americas-race-to-space-amid-the-civil-unrest-of-the-1960s-guest-joanne-higgins

SUBSCRIBE TO MARCO’S #PODCASTS https://www.marcociappelli.com/

The Art of Being Random – Ravioli in #London, Unscripted Conversations, and Writing Magical #ShortStories

From hats in #nyc to skyline to ravioli in London, and
@Marcociappelli's mom’s journey into storytelling at 70+.

https://youtu.be/57WNcH8fdg4

The Art of Being Random – Ravioli in London, Unscripted Conversations, and Writing Magical Short Stories

One moment, we’re talking about hats. The next, it's #London's skyline, ravioli, and why my mom—at 70+—decided to start writing magical short stories for kids and the young at heart.

Welcome to Random and Unscripted #Podcast, where Sean Martin and I embrace the art of wandering conversations.

In this episode, we explore #creativity, #storytelling, and why the best ideas often come from unexpected places.

Storie Sotto Le Stelle started as a small project—just a few whimsical tales blending #Tuscan nostalgia with fantasy. Now, it’s a growing collection of stories where enchanted gardens, talking animals, and #AI #Robots ran #observatories all coexist.

What does it take to be creative? A little madness, a lot of curiosity, and, apparently, a habit of talking to imaginary friends.

https://youtu.be/57WNcH8fdg4?feature=shared

Tune in and subscribe for never ending randomness: https://randomandunscripted.com/episodes/the-art-of-being-random-ravioli-in-london-having-unscripted-conversations-and-writing-magical-short-stories-for-kids-and-the-young-at-heart-random-and-unscripted-with-sean-martin-and-marco-ciappelli

Storie Sotto Le Stelle: https://www.storiesottolestelle.com/

The Art of Being Random – Random and Unscripted with Sean and Marco

Let’s talk: What sparks your creativity?

"How can we foster emotional resilience in the face of ecological overshoot and the death of modernity? What role do art and storytelling play alongside science and data in responding to our collective human predicament? And how can we strengthen our communities and plant the seeds for a different way of life, starting in our own small corners of the world?"

Podcast: https://www.resilience.org/stories/2025-02-14/dougald-hine-reimagining-the-cultural-narrative-art-and-storytelling-for-systemic-change/