Author Archives: maureenthompson

Just Wing It (Or Don’t) – Meet Yassmin Ebrahim

Yassmin is a PhD Candidate in the school of Aviation at UNSW. Her special area of research is aviation psychology. With her work, she’s hoping to improve flight safety. Specifically, she’s interested in calculative vs. impulsive risk takers – measuring the differences and…

The (un)Natural History of Taxidermy

If you’ve read my other blog, you know I love a hands-on craft that dovetails with my interest in nature. I love macabre arts, crafts, and science, so it follows that I also love taxidermy.  Several years ago, I read Wild Ones: A…

Combat burnout with creativity

By Maureen Thompson I encounter a lot of advice from the wellness industry on how to avoid burnout or maintain a balanced life while accomplishing all your career goals. These messages usually dovetail with some commodities or consumables. But the antidote doesn’t have…