Welcome to Part Two of my creativity series, BIRTH OF DREAMS, a peek into the steps that bring a creative idea to completion (and my attempt to prove there is a method to creative madness!) Last week, I talked about how to gather ideas in The Junk Drawer. Today I’ll explore pinning ideas together, especially those ideas that seem attracted to each other. 2. THE PINNING…
What makes a story have a human heart? Can you think of the moments when you've read a story and could relate exactly to the person telling the story? Did you feel less alone and more understood because of it? I am incredibly honored to introduce you today to Brian McDonald, a man who continues to teach the world (and me!) priceless keys and truths to…
I have a great idea but…I feel too inexperienced, too clumsy, too {insert insecurity here} to do it justice. So I throw it away. That beautiful silver thing gets crumpled and stuffed into the trash can. It doesn’t have to be this way. I’ve learned that, in the creative process, there are a many steps to it, and most of us don’t feel highly qualified. But…
Welcome to the Friday Five where every week I share 4 life observations from my week and 1 fun photo. It’s been a great week! I’m feeling productive at work, and I have energy in spite of a 4pm sunset and thick cloud cover. This week my HappyLight bathed me in energizing UV light from its new spot on my desk. I really think it’s helping…
It's my delight to introduce you today to my friend Christina Esdon. Christina and I met through our publisher and discovered a shared passion for all things theatrical, including whimsical costumes and singing. I'd like to have a karaoke party with her some day. Christina writes with heart and tenderness. You'll see it in her writing here and you'll find it in her book Work in…
I felt like a queen as I slid into my duster style sweater, soft purple yarn twined with silver…it has lots of ruffles and feels like a royal robe to me. During breakfast with friends later that day, the sweater got comments—“You remind of a woman who used to be a fashion model.” “You could be the artist formerly known as Prince.” Clothing choices say a…
Welcome to the Friday Five where every week I share 4 life lessons/observations from my week and 1 fun photo. Do you ever have those weeks when all seven days seem to be about getting just ONE thing done? I’ve heard it’s better to strive for one objective than many, and this week has been one of those. My goal? Slash off the thousands of unnecessary…
If I were an item of clothing with my own ‘care instructions’ tag, it would probably read something like this: “regularly moisturize with kind words, feed daily doses of chocolate, exert gentle, routine exercise, and maintain healthy diet for happy demeanor.” Yes, I’m aware of what I need. But do I do it? The truth is, though I’d never encourage someone to skip their own self-care…
This has been a week of movement for me. I moved forward in my work with bolder, braver decisions and put some new projects in motion. My head is whirling and I'm traveling this weekend, but it's been a good week, altogether. 1. Small equals close. I love big gatherings, but there's a hidden rule when you have more than six or seven people in a…
Hope everyone had a fabulous Halloween! I have absolutely loved getting to see your doodled costumes for this contest. Thank you to everyone who sent me theirs! WINNER- Renee Schuls-Jacobson-for her portrait of someone flying in the MOONLIGHT wearing ORANGE patterned attire. (Can you say "Play to the judge?) She will receive an autographed copy of Moonlight and Oranges, as well…