Life
Notes from Thom’s life of teaching, reading, and travel.
Conflict brings out truth, creativity, and resolution.
Or: treat people kindly and give them a chance, and you will be surprised by what they can do for you.
Old Materials, New Ideas
New ideas, old materials, and the award-winning school by an architect from Burkina Faso
“Not Having” Is a Gift
“Not having” is a gift. And how to borrow things from “not having”.
“Every good thing in this world started with a dream.”
And a film to change completely the way you enjoy a bar of chocolate.
The Butterfly Effect
It may take a century before you learn that a small decision of yours saved a whole country.
The $1 Paper Microscope, Foldscope
The first time I heard the phrase Frugal Science, I was genuinely moved and genuinely surprised.
“There Is No Santa Claus!”
This is the book that will get you safely through the festive season.
“What Would You Do with $5 and Two Hours?” — a Lesson in Creativity
The far end of creativity is making use of what you already have.
Creative fundraising
They really are so clever, and so quick on their feet!