I wish I could forget about the girl who broke my heart when I was a teenager, but it seems the world doesn't want to let me, because she's famous now, while I'm struggling. How do I deal?
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posted by anonymous
on May 17, 2013 -
46 answers
My boyfriend has talked about us separating, but it seems like he still wants to be with me. I think he's overanalyzing our relationship to death, and I want to talk to him about how relationships take work and we should refocus on what's important to us, but is that true? How would that look, what would we do?
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posted by brisquette
on Mar 29, 2013 -
20 answers
I know someone who is the kind of person who ought to receive a Macarthur Fellowship—those no strings attached grants commonly known as the "genius grants." This person is, by any definition, a "talented individual who ha[s] shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction." Beyond the fact that I wouldn't know how to bring this person to the attention of the nominators for that particular fellowship, the person I know is a Canadian citizen, and does not live in the US, so is ineligible for the Macarthur grants. Are there any similar (if less awesome) grants in Canada? The person I have in mind is a traditional artisan.
posted by ocherdraco
on Mar 20, 2013 -
7 answers
When I'm racing to meet a writing deadline, I feel a sense of exhilaration, momentum, and flow. How can achieve that state on a regular basis so I can make steady progress on my writing?
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posted by incandescentman
on Feb 27, 2013 -
17 answers
My creative brain is itching to try my hand at recording and making a short video of sorts ... and I'm looking for ideas!
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posted by mistermc
on Feb 7, 2013 -
2 answers
Help name this event:
It's a day long event starting with an art show, leading into an evening of music and experiential art, and it's aim is to celebrate the creative works of those with mental illness. The higher goal is to destigmatize mental illness and educate attendees about the services available in the community.
I like Revisionary Ball but someone else has claimed "Revisionary". Any ideas out there?
posted by Gusaroo
on Feb 5, 2013 -
7 answers
Would becoming a project manager be an opportunity for growth, or an exercise in frustration?
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posted by freya_lamb
on Feb 2, 2013 -
5 answers
Hi all--
I am a female writer with a high sex drive. With most of my moods, I have figured out how to use the energy of anger or sadness or whatever to write something borne from it. But when I'm feeling horny, I really don't know what to do with it, aside from write about sex, and I want to be able to do more than that. This may sound like a silly inquiry, but I'm wondering if other artistic sorts have dealt with it.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2013 -
12 answers
I teach an improv workshop from time to time, and one of the most popular games that I created is "Dysfunctional Relationships."
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jan 17, 2013 -
25 answers
Creative wibble: Feel like I could do some cool stuff but crippled by insecurity and thus don't sit down and DO IT. Hope me?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2012 -
14 answers
How difficult is it to transcribe an orchestral piece (say, a digital recording) into an accurate paper score?
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posted by polymodus
on Dec 17, 2012 -
6 answers
If Steve Jobs never took a calligraphy course in college the Mac would have never had multiple typefaces or proportionally spaced fonts. What other significant innovations started off as unrelated side interests?
posted by laptolain
on Dec 6, 2012 -
7 answers
My mom just had her third surgery to repair hip tendons and its expected that she will not be able to go anywhere without 2 crutches for 6-8 weeks. Besides limiting mobility, it also means that she won't be able to cook for some time--her lifelong passion and joie de vivre, besides plants.
If she were nearby i would go spend time with her, but she's across the Atlantic (France, I'm in the US).
I'm trying to think of ways to cheer her up, make life easier, ease the tedium.
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posted by SpicyMustard
on Nov 1, 2012 -
7 answers
CHALLENGE TIME! You are lent some expensive, professional grade video equipment for 18 hours and told that you may use it as you see fit in the time you have. Assuming little to no preparation beforehand, what do you do and/or film with it? Ideally you'd like the owner (or anyone else who sees your work) to be mildly impressed, knowing that you have no actual solo film making experience whatsoever.
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posted by Seiten Taisei
on Oct 17, 2012 -
14 answers
I am thinking of creating a blog that focuses on longform journalism about sports and I need a name. Any ideas?
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posted by reenum
on Oct 15, 2012 -
10 answers
Careers/jobs that combine quantitative skills, creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2012 -
16 answers
How do you set yourself up for maximum success when starting a creative project that requires consistent production? Or: I have to create multiple radio pieces a week! How do I best prepare myself to get out there and make them?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Sep 10, 2012 -
3 answers
In the past 24 hours I've discovered that both of my "million dollar" ideas (for websites/services/apps) are already out there and established. To me, these weren't just "good ideas", they were "innovations" I was emotionally invested in and slowly working towards. How do I move on? (in two parts)
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posted by itesser
on Aug 30, 2012 -
26 answers
If I wrote down all the witty/funny/odd/insightful things that cross my mind all day long, I'd have tons of ideas for creative projects. The problem: I'm missing the part of my brain that says "Hey, write that down!"
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posted by Rykey
on Aug 21, 2012 -
13 answers
Let's leave aside the odds, or what I end up doing with this thing I want to do. I want to think big, very big and plan, schedule and execute against a "project" of writing a novel or a memoir. From a project perspective, I want to end up with say, 350 pages in a realistic but compressed timeframe. You tell me ... how would you get there?
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posted by thinkpiece
on Jul 20, 2012 -
18 answers
My supervisor has pointed out to me that I tend to take language very literally, and it's impeding my performance at my job. Help me rewire my brain!
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posted by anotheraccount
on Jun 21, 2012 -
33 answers
In the context of this fictional world, magic exists, but it abides by very strict scientific laws, similar to
Equivalent Exchange. I need some rational-sounding explanation for why a dragon might be able to fly.
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jun 14, 2012 -
30 answers
I'm heading up a program at the local humane society that's very similar to something like
this. Or
this. Or even
this. This program type has been known as "symbolic gifts", "mission-inspired gifts" and even "fundraising catalog". These names are stupid. Help me think of something better!
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posted by thatbrunette
on Jun 8, 2012 -
3 answers
How to have more ideas, find the opportunities in times of crisis, and be more creative overall?
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posted by dcrocha
on May 25, 2012 -
10 answers
How can I create an amazing work environment for my employees? Moving to a new building and I have a blank slate for office layout, design and decor.
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posted by honkeoki
on Apr 11, 2012 -
35 answers
What (ideally XKCDesque) dangers would threaten a person stuck in a human-hamster-ball?
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posted by ch3cooh
on Feb 24, 2012 -
54 answers
How can we help a precocious, highly curious 4-year-old who gets really anxious and frustrated if he can't channel his energy towards doing something?
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posted by divabat
on Jan 12, 2012 -
10 answers
My wife is starting a new blog to kick off the new year, and it's going to be based on an idea that revolves around inspirational quotes, one a week throughout 2012. My daughter and I are in charge of finding the quotes. Care to donate one?
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posted by Bobby Bittman
on Dec 26, 2011 -
29 answers
I'm bipolar and I started taking Lamictal and Seroquel around a year ago. I'm in my second year at art school after taking a year out due to depression.
I'm finding it very hard to be creative this year. I used to instantly think of a million ideas as soon as I was given a brief, now it takes me days to come up with one. I'm also finding it very difficult to draw which used to be one of my strengths. My first semester assessment is in few weeks and I'm kind-of ashamed of what I'm handing in.
I've heard bipolar meds can effect peoples's creativity, has anyone else experienced this? Is there anything I can do about it short of coming off the meds (which I definitely don't want to do)?
posted by Chenko
on Dec 16, 2011 -
12 answers
I remember seeing a set of cards that through a series of questions would allow you to examine ways to solve a problem at hand. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
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posted by aeighty
on Dec 12, 2011 -
6 answers
After sorting through a castle of boxes, I discovered hundreds and hundreds of loose photographs. The photographs vary in size from
3 x 5 to 8 x 10 and even a few 10 x13's. I have many albums, and they are full. I have several photograph boxes, also full. I would like to display as many as I can without being obnoxious but I'm looking for fresh ideas. What are some interesting, space saving artistic ways I can use and display my sea of memories?
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posted by gypseefire
on Nov 26, 2011 -
10 answers
As I head into the darkness of winter in Northern England, I'm starting to notice the same pattern I suffered from last year...sleeping even less than I normally do (4-6 hours instead of 6-7). I'm not even sleepy or remotely tired until 2, 3, sometimes even 4 am, when I force myself to fall asleep. I wake up at 8 or 9 (sometimes earlier). What could be happening here, physiologically or otherwise? If it's related to the lack of sun/light, how does that even work?
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posted by iamkimiam
on Nov 20, 2011 -
15 answers
I have an all cedar 3 seasons porch and now that the weather is turning fallish I'm looking for interesting and creative ways to utilize the room...it's 10' x 12'. I also have a finished=eque basement that is being used for my office/sitting/extra room for guests that could use some low cost sprucing and more efficient space usage.
posted by gypseefire
on Sep 13, 2011 -
3 answers
Which grad schools in the Bay Area are open to interdisciplinary approaches, especially with regards to creativity & sexuality?
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posted by divabat
on Aug 31, 2011 -
8 answers
