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Designing from Bones ~ Story Fruit from the World Tree

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Gene Lempp

“Her canopy holds the sky aloft. Her branches, broad and strong, protect and bear fruit born of heaven for those below. Her steady trunk is stronger than the greatest tower, rising as a bridge from the realms of the dead … Continue reading →

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Designing From Bones – Seeing Through the Skulls Eyes

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to Designing from Bones, where we use archaeology, mythology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. Come, friends, the misty portal awaits to transport us into the heart of a mystery, clouded in deceit and … Continue reading →

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Tunnel of the Dead

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Important Update! Welcome to my weekly series “Designing from Bones”, using archaeology and the artifacts of human history to find and design stories. This week we will take a tour through the darkened recesses of three ancient tunnels in search … Continue reading →

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Finding the Gold

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Gene Lempp

Welcome to my first blog post. Yay! It’s been a long time coming and I hope its worthy of all the great mentors (whether they know it or not) that I’ve found along the way. I puzzled for months about … Continue reading →