Friday, December 30, 2005

A Challenge


Here is a thought inspired my Monica's drawing,
and in tune with my ceiling 'fake' window on a
sloped ceiling at Sakin'el.

It would make an incredible children's book to allow
them to look at the world through the garret dormer
of the Riversleigh Manor. This could be a collaborate
effort of many here, with me [being the only guy ;-)],
assembling and publishing the book.
The purpose would be to encourage kids
to look at the world from a 'different view',
and to write about it.

Imagine a large format, spiral bound book.
Each set of facing pages would be framed
by a six(6) pane dormer window . The left scene
would be a real or imagined view of the world --
some of Monica's tree photos perhaps or one
of Aletta's fantasy scenes of dragons. On the right
page, three of the panes would be filled in with a
variety of items -- quote of the day, a cookie recipe,
a little poem, etc. The other three panes would be
left open for reader entry of 'thought of the day',
last night's dream', a crayon drawing inspired by the
'window' scene. I figure about 180 sets would be ideal,
allowing for an entry every other day -- a living
journal of sorts.

I could use help in collecting thoughts, craft ideas, sayings, etc.
to put on the pages -- hopefully inspired by our days
here at the Manor. It would have to be in B&W, though
the cover can be Color. Hopefully, everyone here could
contribute something -- possible proceeds going to
Soul Food, of course.

Possible title:

"Gable Eyes of Riversleigh"

faucon

2 Comments:

At 6:57 PM, Blogger Heather Blakey said...

I used to get kids to make funny spectacles and wear them to get a 'different perspective' and take them on tours as 'tourists' so that they would see the world differently. This is a wonderful project faucon and I will help by coming up with some more insane activities etc. Will help in more constructive ways too.

 
At 9:16 PM, Blogger Ashleyshea said...

This is a great idea! I love it! I'm sure you could "collect" entried as we journey.

 

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