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A Lesson in Seabirds of Australia. Gather ‘round, Pulp Ornithophiles. We thought it was high time to make a dedicated list of the wonderful world of Aussie native seabirds. Our shop is near the sea, and so we thought, 'Why not?'  So whaddawetalkin’ about here? We’re talking about birds who live on, over or near the ocean. Role call! Albatrosses: Large seabirds that are known for their long wingspans and ability to fly vast distances. Petrels and Shearwaters: Closely  related to albatrosses and are also found in the Southern Hemisphere. city Terns: Small to medium-sized seabirds that often nest in...

Break it down to build it back up. Whatever you're deconstructing or reconstructing, make a plan on sustainable paper with Decomposition Notebooks. Decomposition. Let’s look at the concept more closely, shall we?  Being composed is one thing: you’re calm and in control. Additionally, a composition is the makeup, structure, or configuration of something. A composition is also a creative work, specifically a poem or a piece of music. Fancy! But just because something is a composition, it doesn’t mean it is composed. As the 20th-century artist and educator Josef Albers writes:  “In writing, a knowledge of spelling has nothing to...

You heard us right. Problems are awesome.  Why? Because it means you’re in the game of life. What’s the point of things if it’s all good all the time? It’s like hitting a tennis ball against a wall. It's easy and kind of fun (I guess), but honestly, it's probably a bit boring, repetitive, and definitely not challenging. No one's winning (or losing) Wimbledon up against a brick wall—not even the wall.  Maybe you’ve got everything you want and need? Perhaps you’re still in manifestation mode. Or possibly there’s a 'Future You' out there right now yelling down a time...

That’s how we feel after spending time creating.  Tape, stickers, and wax are just some of the essential ingredients for combating creative lethargy and facilitating active imagination. It’s true. Art and crafting can make you feel authentic, vulnerable and strong. But honestly, the list is so long that we need to brace ourselves for a marathon of good things that art can do for you.  Ready? Here’s 8!  Increases flow and focus. Bullseye! Gently as we go.  Stimulates brain growth! Wow! Releases dopamine. Sweet, sweet dopamine  Makes you feel the highs of accomplishment as well as a calm, neutral zen...

And Come See Us at Pulp.  We can tell you because we have lived it. We might not be quite as old as your Grannie (yet!), but we do remember a few things about screen-free life. Being unplugged without intention, but just because it didn't exist yet!  Let us give you an idea of what life without screens looks like. It goes a little something like this:  In-person connections. Visit friends! Go see movies! Enter the mosh pit! (ie concerts) Talking on the phone? Pick up that rectangular prism and yap! Connect with your mouthparts. Say G’day, Hello, Hola, Bonjour—not with...