It was roughly 2003. I was in ninth grade, and my friend Chris, several years older, approached me for help with his short film. He called it Star Wars: The Gifted, and it was an attempt to bring Star Wars into the real world (as we know it). There’s a slow and ongoing effort to remaster the film, to build out the bones of the larger story that we had initially planned. But more important than the film itself or the story behind it is what it represents. It was…
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Why I Teach
It’s more complicated than this. Of course it’s more complicated than this. But if I had to boil it down, to point to something pithy and profound, something that’s as much a starting point as it is a mission statement, this is it. Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor
Do All the Things
Special thanks to the Replica Prop Forums for making me feel constantly like I’m wasting my time in not making a million beautiful things. Happy February! Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor
That First Look
…and I was right. I’m loving it. Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor
Thaw
One of the cool things about living in a house is being able to do all this stuff. It’s pretty empowering. Even when I need to call Dad for advice. Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor PS: With the rise of crazy high-res displays (thanks, Apple), I’m going to start posting these images full-size. Thanks to the responsive design I’m using, I hope you get the version of this image that’s best for your device. Enjoy!
The Solution to Windows Phone’s Marketing Woes?
Windows Phone’s greatest detractor isn’t its lack of ecosystem. It’s that nobody knows why it’s worth using. Remember when Microsoft started advertising Windows Phone? The message was “You won’t obsessively love it, but don’t worry, you won’t hardly be using it anyway.” Compare that to the recent Internet Explorer videos, which directly take aim at the misconceptions surrounding the product and showcase its utility. There’s some savvy at work here, some style and personality. It’s inducing smiles in a way that none of the Windows Phone ads do, and it’s colourful and…
Sartorially Uncooperative
Those days. Sigh. Happy weekend, and, as always, paddle your own canoe. Trevor
Why I Loved That Dog
I miss that dog. But, know what? I love the new family dog. He’s my buddy. And Natalie Joy and I have a new friend to look forward to in March, as we’re looking to adopt a puppy. Quite the step. When the family dog stops being the parents’ dog and starts being yours, that’s a powerful indicator of growing up. And yet I feel younger than I have in years. Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor
I Love Subways
I am so excited that Ottawa is finally getting a light rail system. Part of that is I live here now and part of it is that I just love trains in a totally child-like way. It also doesn’t hurt that the station designs are all beautiful. Paddle your own canoe, folks. Trevor
Science
Know what, folks? I love Natalie Joy. She’s pretty rad. Paddle your own canoe, folks. – Trevor Find more One-sheets in the category archive.
Wrong Question
I imagine a number of savvy Ottawa-based party animals will quickly identify the party. It was an awesome party. I just didn’t get it that day. How things change. So very different from the early days of Bent, when Kev and Sandy and I were rocking out every couple of nights. But, you know what? I’m happier and healthier than I was then. Plus ça change. Paddle your own canoe, folks. – Trevor One-sheets are Trevor’s frequent series of illustrated prose-y poems. You can find plenty more in the category…
Batman
And that’s about the size of it. Paddle your own canoe, folks. -Trevor