Sunburns are Amazing!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by E E Dumas

Getting an intense sunburn is a wonderful way to have a constant reminder of a great day at the beach! It’s a bright red indicator of happy times!

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Make it first, then decide what to do with it.

Posted on February 10, 2011 by E E Dumas

I’ve recently discovered that asking “Why am I doing this?” gets in the way of finishing things, so instead I’ve started asking myself “Why not?”

And so I decided to print over 200 copies of my mini-zine “Be More Awesome.”  Now that the work is done, I get to enjoy deciding what to do with them!  You may find one at a coffee shop tucked under a newspaper, or perhaps wedged in between a couch cushion at a bar.  Maybe a friend has handed it off to you, in hopes of inspiring cheerful thoughts.

I’m not trying to convert you into any sort of idealogy with my words, I’m just trying to remind you that there’s no top limit to awesomeness.  The contents of the mini-zine remind me each day, and I can only hope they spark something amazing in you as well.

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How to Share the Joy

Posted on November 23, 2010 by E E Dumas

or: “Getting Others Enthused about What You Do”

How to Share the Joy

Getting Others Enthused about What You Do

This is my fourth and latest zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, and it’s all about how to enthuse people about your craft/art.  It’s written from my experiences at the Portland Zine Symposium, and hopefully will help all the great zinesters and crafters communicate their passion for making things.

Download it here: How to Share The Joy

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Unemployment for Fun and Profit

Posted on November 23, 2010 by E E Dumas

or: “Making the Best of the Worst”

Unemployment for Fun and Profit

Making the Best of the Worst

Here is my third zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, and this one is all about how to use your time effectively and keep the doldrums at bay.  Unemployment (and underemployment) are tricky, and I hope to help those in need.

Download it here: Unemployment for Fun and Profit

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How to Not Fear Your Computer

Posted on November 23, 2010 by E E Dumas

or: “Secrets from a Cheerful IT Guy”

How to Not Fear Your Computer

Secrets from a Cheerful IT Guy

Here is my second zine in the Path of Awesomeness series, this one dealing with how to gain computer confidence.  I firmly believe everyone can learn to fix their computers, all it takes is confidence and curiosity.  This zine aims to help you learn those virtues.

Download it here: How to Not Fear Your Computer

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