Having a weird mom builds character

 

Having a weird mom builds character

5 May 2024

I’ve heard it said, many times before. That one of the key factors in building character, is having a weird mom.

 

Which quite frankly, explains a helluva lot.

 

I think Albert, Katrine and I have that covered. Our darling mom, Maggie, has certainly ensured that she’s lived up to her end of that deal. She definitely did her bit. 

 

And man, has she. Thanks Maggie!

 

She is constantly doing the wackiest, oddest things ever. And as such, I think it’s aided us in not sweating the small stuff. In taking things in our stride.

 

Now this has made me wonder. Did she pass the baton forward, to her girls. Cause aren’t we both moms too?

 

I suppose that the most equipped people to answer that question would be our kids. They’re in the firing line so to speak.

 

Which means that I can unequivocally confirm, we’re carrying on with the family tradition. And very proudly so.

 

My kids often bemoan their weird mom status. I’m sure that’s code for the fact that they’re actually celebrating it. Right?

 

And as such, I’ve got absolutely no doubt at all. That our girls, will be weird moms too. And delight in the privilege while they’re at it. Cause why be boring and normal, right?

 

The wonderful world of Noma Bar and negative spaces

 

The wonderful world of Noma Bar and negative spaces

30 April 2024

Have you ever seen something randomly, and just absolutely fell in love with it?

 

So just the other day I was aimlessly scrolling through Facebook. And I saw something purely per chance. As one does.

 

And the next thing I knew, I went down a wonderful, magical and imaginative rabbit hole.

 

Those kinds of things are usually my very, very best!

 

So pray tell. What did I see?

 

Well, it just so happens that I saw an image of Mr Spock.

 

Aaaaaahhh, yes. Mr Spock. Blegh. So what. I’ve never been a Trekkie, so I was just about to scroll past. And in hindsight, I’m actually surprised that I didn’t do just that. Star Wars? I absolutely LOVE Star Wars. But Star Trek? I’ve always found it very meh. So not my jam at all. Even as I kid.

 

But then something caught my eye. And once it did, I couldn’t believe it. Moreover, I was intrigued. And I wanted more and more and more.

 

And what a treasure trove I discovered. Cause Noma Bar is an artist who has perfected the art of negative spaces. He cleverly uses minimalist images and quirky characteristics of famous characters, to paint a whole picture. Mostly doing this, whilst only using two colours.

 

So take Mr Spock for example. I was just about to scroll past the image of him, when I noticed that the winking eye was in fact, the very famous Star Trek salute. And I was helluva impressed. It intrigued me how he could portray so very much. But actually doing so very little.

 

And as for Steven Spielberg? He perfectly encapsulates Steven Spielberg by using key images from three of his most famous movies – Jaws, ET and Jurassic Park. Absolutely brilliant! See if you can spot them.

 

Noma Bar has the ability to create a soulful and evocative image by using simple clean lines and almost provocatively highlighting a distinctive feature or character trait. Albeit of a famous person, movie character or even a concept. And I think it’s truly genius! Enjoy!

 

I present to you, Noma Bar.