"1. Email - as much as I can get away with (much better than face-to-face). Email to friends, family, associates, clients.
Facebook - more than I'm really comfortable with, but it's so easy and fun; much more (I gather) than my partner is…"
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Call Me Kuchu - a film about the LGBTQ community in Uganda
Started Apr 25, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,Some film-makers are producing a documentary film about the rainbow community in Uganda. They are ready to edit, but are trying to raise funds for this, by (small) donations from interested…Continue
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Melina MIchelle Magdalena joined Rainbow Family Tree's group
Stories Brewing?
A place for anyone interested in swapping ideas on Digital Stories in progress... even those just brewing...See More
Marcus Patterson left a comment for Melina MIchelle Magdalena"In December I started a Balcony Herb and Vegetable Garden which I am am planning on using to improve my diet and increase the amount of fruit and vegetables that I eat. I am also trying to organise a group to meet up at the Adelaide central market…"
Melina MIchelle Magdalena left a comment for Marcus Patterson"Welcome, Marcus. Your answers to the questions are intruiging! Are you a gardener? My kids and I had axylotls when they were young. They are apparently trainable. Have you tried that?
Melina "
Melina MIchelle Magdalena left a comment for Merri Jane Brown"Hi Merri Jane and welcome to Rainbow Family Tree!
Which part of the world are you in?
Are you interested in digidocs?"
"The story about Danny is so sad. I'm glad you read it. Thanks."
Melina MIchelle Magdalena left a comment for Michael Barnett"Thanks for the link to Golda's article about Danny."
Melina MIchelle Magdalena commented on Rainbow Family Tree's video
My Secret Story
"The words coming across the screen are very effective. I think the voiceover is also very clear, and helps to convey the story well. It's a very sad story, and I think the themes are so everyday - it really can happen to anyone. Scary. I too,…"
Melina MIchelle Magdalena commented on Katherine Leane's video
The Never Ever Ending Story
"I love your story, Katherine. It's got a lot of sadness in it, but also a great deal of hope. I think you've covered the different eras and atmospheres really well with the sound and the images."
Melina MIchelle Magdalena commented on Greg Kelly's video
Me Mum and Dad
"It's funny how my response to your first video - about your family - is "you're SO lucky. And to your second - your sermon, WOW! I'm also drawn to the slickness of your digital stories. They're really well put together.…"
Melina MIchelle Magdalena commented on Sophie Pointer's blog post Primary school invisibility Part 3"oooooooohhhh that is SO maddening!!!"
Sophie Pointer commented on Melina MIchelle Magdalena's blog post Those My Family Stickers... ugh"Hmmm I'm not sure our 'family' would fit on the back window without obscuring my vision! Like your family we can't find any stickers that reflect our mob well. Riley reckons we have a huge family and counts all the rellies by…"
Melina MIchelle Magdalena commented on Sophie Pointer's blog post Would you get Unioned?"Hi Sophie,
Just think this "Centrelink for example does not recognise Jo as Riley's other mother except for the express purpose of assessing us for Family Assistance payments", which also applies to ME sucks so much... And I'm…"
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- What would you most like to change about the world that you live in?
- I would like to be change in the world. I would like my world to be full of flowers and creativity and harmony. I would like my world to be a dynamic place of interconnections. I would like to grow food that is for the spirit as much as for the mind and the body. I would like the world to be safe for everyone.
- What can you do to make it happen?
- I can be me and do my work and plant seeds and start small processes of transformation. I can sing and write and paint. I can teach and I can talk to people. I can try to live by example. I can be aware of what others are doing and support them in their endeavours.
- When you're not busy changing the world, what do you do for fun?
- garden, write, read, cook, paint, collage, sew, build, knit, draw, sing...
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Those My Family Stickers... ugh
Posted on September 2, 2011 at 20:56 1 Comment 0 Likes
So we were standing outside the newsagent at our local shopping centre this afternoon, looking once again at the board that shows all the possible figures for the - so trendy - My Family Stickers [http://www.mystickfigurefamily.com ] like you see on the backs of cars all over the place. I've been coveting a set of these stickers for some time. Bronwen tore me away from the board in the end, claiming they made her feel slightly…
Continue working on a digital story
Posted on July 14, 2011 at 21:27 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hi RFT Clanspeople,
Sonja asked me to jot down a few thoughts about what it's like to be working on a digital story. I've made several now, and they fall into 2 categories - completely personal stories that I make about my son, and the more politically motivated, serious sort.
I use Windows Live MovieMaker and I am still learning what it's capable of. So technically, it's quite fun and frustrating at the same time. The more stories I make, the more ambitious I become.…
Continue IDAHO rally aftermath
Posted on May 14, 2011 at 23:39 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi All,
Just to let you know I made a quick digidoc of my experience of today's IDAHO rally in Adelaide. Would be great to hear and view others' perspectives and experiences, too. You can see it on the Rainbow Family Tree's facebook page.
Or maybe here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/video/video.php?v=10150180293672653&comments
Cheers,
Melina
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 15:15 on January 5, 2012, Marcus Patterson said…
In December I started a Balcony Herb and Vegetable Garden which I am am planning on using to improve my diet and increase the amount of fruit and vegetables that I eat. I am also trying to organise a group to meet up at the Adelaide central market on a regular basis to do a weekly shop in bulk and then share the produce amongst the group. In 2012 I plan on reducing my meat intake and becoming more conscious of my impact on the planet.
- At 11:44 on October 2, 2011,
Michael Barnett said…
- The story about Danny is so sad. I'm glad you read it. Thanks.
- At 14:07 on March 18, 2011,
Sean Miller said… Hi Melina, I wonder who that is.
:)
- At 12:41 on March 16, 2011,
Rainbow Family Tree said… Grr... cross! It seems that the plan RFT is currently on no longer allows for direct uploads... and the next level up is $500 p/year instead of $200. So it looks like best alternatives would be suggesting people upload to a youtube (free but they license rights to do anything they like with the video) or vimeo channel (retaining copyright and control over privacy settings but costs) then embed in the RFT site... I'll investigate a bit more but it might be a good subject to throw open for community discussion!
Cheers, S
- At 22:20 on March 11, 2011, Rainbow Family Tree said…
- Mmm... re video upload... I thought it used to be a simple 'add video' button but I see that now allows only for embeds of videos already loaded on other platforms... I'll have to get back to you... grrr...
- At 8:38 on November 3, 2009, Rainbow Family Tree said…
- Sorry Melina, I did get your e:mail... I'm struggling to keep head above water with sick kids and RFT deadlines so couldn't commit myself (though it sounds both fun and interesting!) I'll ask Sandra, a good friend of mine if she's interested... would it be OK to get her to call you on the mobile to have a chat about the details?
- At 16:02 on September 5, 2009, Rainbow Family Tree said…
- Hey Melina! Long time, no see! Glad to have you here and I hope you'll think about making a story sometime ; )
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