A while back my friend asked me if I’d done anything creative lately. I don’t remember exactly how she posed the question. But what she was asking me is if I’d been writing or painting or reading or studying or… She’s an artist. And she’s written at least one book. And I’d venture to say … More creativity and vulnerability
Winter colors. Gray, white. A big silvery moon. The stark frigidness of the first day. Reminding me if I can step out today, I can any of the 364 to follow. Yet today, today I want to stay inside. Not hiding, per say. But certainly not venturing far. Inspiration is motivation. Which sounds like a … More inspire
I’m not exactly sure why, but on Sunday afternoon I straightened a few things up. As in my home. I moved some clutter out of my son’s room. And made a plan for the remaining bit. I took a few minutes to better organize my closet and while it doesn’t look great and a “neat … More dream
I took this photo today from my bedroom window: Beyond my backyard is the African Cemetery #2. I was struck this afternoon by how it looked. Snow covered. I stumbled upon this today…. To attribute to the Muse a special fondness for pain is to come too close to desiring and cultivating pain. It’s a … More my view
Tonight I find myself alone. Not necessarily by choice, but by circumstance. But I’m choosing not to complain. I’m instead deciding to utilize the time in doing things I enjoy. Yesterday I bought a canvas with the intent of creating a wall hanging for my bathroom. There’s a piece of wall up there that I’ve … More a blank canvas
Over a year ago, my daughter and I watched a television program called Motor City Rising. As you might have assessed from the show title, it was about revitalization in Detroit. We were especially interested in a non-profit featured on the program, Humble Design. As I watched the segments of the program that specifically … More if I could
Dear Etsy, I joined your team a while back. I set up a store. I prepared as if I’d soon be on your starting line up. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long, but I’ve set a goal. I’ve given myself a start date, which is August 7, my 45th birthday. It will be a … More Dear Etsy
I’ve read that if you’re unsure as to what to do with your adult life….. If you’re wondering what career path to take……. If you’re at a crossroads……. Think back to what you enjoyed doing as a child. What did you play? What did you pretend? What were you interested in? Most likely, those things … More more than a phase?
Today my sweet daughter Allie turns fifteen. I came across a letter yesterday, posted on one of my new favorite sites, brainpickings.org. It’s from Jackson Pollock’s dad, to him, written in 1928. While it’s not terribly emotion filled, it is, quite touchingly, what we as parents so want to convey to our children when they’re … More 15
Happy Flapjack Friday! I made my family breakfast [well, sort of] this morning, in keeping with our Flapjack Friday tradition. Today I thought I’d share some highlights of the week. On Monday, my music lovin’ son and I experienced Woodsongs for the first time. If you’re not familiar, Woodsongs is a live, taped program akin … More Flapjack Friday Faves [05.03]
Upon a Sunny Day 