Some cities die. The people leave, the streets go quiet, and the isolation takes on the macabre shape of a forlorn ghost-town – crumbling with haunting neglect and urban decay. From Taiwan to the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, these abandoned cities lurk in the shadows of civilization. Their histories are carried in hushed whispers and futures stillborn from the day of their collapse. Some have fallen victim to catastrophe while others simply outlive their function. I think we can…
Happy Dance! I am officially starting the first story in Reading Street this week, and I am kinda excited to have some consistency (& a starting point) this year. It’s only my second year with the program, but I feel so much more relaxed than I did at the start of last year when I …
Boom Town Presentation How do you even start a presentation on a Boom Town? I have been doing these with the first graders at a local school for over four years now. I researched extensively in the presentation, but there really wasn't a lot of information out there. So, what I did find, I had to put on an elementary level. Below is the BASIC list of topics that I cover. Before the teachers and I even plan the day, we must reserve a space big enough to hold at least two classes. We usually…
What Are The Most Important Parts Of A New Community? In this activity, students learn about boom town communities and what contributed to their growth and development. After reading or listening to a story and hearing about the history of boom towns, students discuss the necessary elements of a new community and share what they feel is most important to have in a town in order for it to prosper. The students use their new knowledge along with engineering skills to create and construct their…
http://www.music-bazaar.com/world-music/album/898441/Boom-Town/?spartn=NP233613S864W77EC1&mbspb=108 The WildRoots, Victor Wainwright - Boom Town (2015) [Soul, Blues Rock] #TheWildRoots, #VictorWainwright #Soul, #BluesRock
Boom Town Projects – Brand identity–Long term client Joel Matthews – Birds Nest/ Nestival/ Soundbite – required an identity for his holding company Boom Town Projects.Joel is a great client since he is always open to ideas and, being a true entreprene…