My favorite maps are the ones that show me something new in a striking way. That takes science, data and math but also creativity and a certain visual charisma that is really hard to learn without playing a bit. Poetry is a great way to stretch out, take a fun break and return to work refreshed.

Margaret Pearce, though perhaps she's too busy with her Genius Grant. www.studio1to1.net/about

When people mention marathons, I always think about how Pheidippides *died* after running the first one, and apparently it seems like everyone else said: "great idea! let's try what that guy did!"

Prettiness isn't everything, to be sure. Plus I probably present a good face by sharing selectively the ones that I think turned out best :).

Thanks!

Thank you for overcoming my objections, and for not settling for my hand-waving of "here's some math; don't know how it works!" Everything is much better off for your involvement.

Why yes, I did spent a long time writing this post and still spelled something wrong.

I feel like a Map Center geo-themed costume contest could resonate with your nerdy audience.

Strong kinship with the commercially-minded but shotgun approach these artists are taking. OWL FRAME! Hot date with a pumpkin man! An army of pumpkin children will march towards your daughters in space!

This reminds me of something I mused on recently. I feel like a major difference between the liberal and conservative mindset is that the latter believe "growing up" stops once you're past your teen years. Growing up is hard, and the world's always changing, and some don't want to keep doing it.