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nicholaslongstaff.bsky.social
I'm sharing stories about my life as a Single Dad, and work as a digital creator & composer and arts administrator. I hope you enjoy what I share, and I would love to meet & work with you!
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Behind the fur trade and fashion sales lies a legacy of colonial violence, land theft, and biological warfare against Indigenous peoples. Connect the dots between historical genocide and modern corporate injustice: from smallpox blankets to executive bonuses amid mass layoffs. youtu.be/sy_3N0n6o7c

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Wallfly Audit | PACING | Part 01 This video discusses (playfully) how to use different lengths of time for planning and writing making you more effective while building your 1st draft. I teach this in different age-groups, and that variety is demonstrated here.
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Join Nicholas (and a few students) on a thrilling journey to create great stories. This video features an edit of a discussion about CHARACTER MOTIVATION, which I frame in the terms of "each character needs an "if only". MARVEL comes up in this one, so that's fun! youtu.be/kQK6A7hmKoQ?...

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The FLiP Challenge | Identify with young learners
. String the Guitar Upside Down, so the right hand does the fingerings and the left hand strums… It feels completely unfamiliar. I am proposing we try this together! Follow and stay tuned for updates on my progress! youtu.be/VThv7soDbvM?...

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Ask AI to compare the Tesla Cybertruck to Nazi tanks, and here’s the result: Angular Design, slab-sided, welded exteriors, resembling the Pz.Kpfw. IV, Jagdpanzers, and Sd.Kfz. 251 Brutalist Aesthetic & Armor-Like Exterior. Is anyone else noticing this?!

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Mentorship is one of the exciting ways that I engage with music. Here's a window into how I love to share initial my feedback; I want my discovery and first instincts transparent. I seek to reflect back to the artist that which inspires, surprises and delights. youtu.be/uW1QIdEGKJI?...

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my tween-aged daughter is experimenting with animation and stop motion. This was her first effort :-D

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My position: Branded Bags Should Be FREE.

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I just loved watching Peter's drawing take shape; I had to add some original music :-)

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It’s chainsaw o’clock

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Oh... A I. a loving parody of Eternal Flame by The Bangles

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An apology for a sarcastic comment about a FacebBook Employee's difficult week. Peace and Love, Everyone. And Seek the Truth!

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When I searched “BlueSky” in AppStore I got mostly meta. But I got here! Hello!

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