My teeth clean, that is 😸

Excitement! Let's do thiiiis!

The Game Writing Arcjam is fully online, and open to everyone.

We're particularly organising this jam for all of those affected by the current state of hiring in the game industry.

Our judges will also give feedback on how well your game works as a portfolio piece!

itch.io/jam/game-wri...

Also, we should be hecking grateful for how many styles of glasses are readily available these days. In the late 00's and early 10's? Narrow rectangles that sat a little too high on the nose for everyone

... I will neither confirm nor deny, though I will heavily imply, that my high school wardrobe outed me far before I knew I was bi and enby

It's just such a different mindset shining through; Iger sees the creatives at Pixar as assets with a specific culture that allows value creation; Catmull as collaborators and visionary professionals who thrive in an environment designed for them.

Oh yeah I 100% knew going in what kind of mindset Iger has. But it's fascinating how someone in his position can talk about storytelling in such a distanced way, as 'brand value' and 'capitalizing on the fans' and giving them what they want

I like to think my best trait is that I can look at another person and see potential for growth, for thriving, for self-realization.

I don't always get it right. But as a (former? or always?) teacher, I believe I have to see more value in encouraging growth than in maintaining the status quo.

Is this what a maternal instinct looks like when you remove the gendered part? Just pure care and appreciation for your community?

No wonder people in power try to diminish that. It's dangerous, because it makes an in impact on the world.

But instead I've been hustling gigs for friends, catching up with people I've lost touch with (and received and given a bunch of peer support), and offering helping hands with planning for community events again. I've been asking folks for help when needed. I've been checking in with people.