It’s an unmissable fact that I have been much less creative than usual for the last year or so. Part of that has to do with work (and therefore, money) issues while the rest of it is due to facing the first serious health problems of my life. I can’t speak for everyone (and wouldn’t …
Someday Doesn’t Exist
There is no such thing as someday. There’s no such thing as next week, and sometimes there’s no such thing as tomorrow. That’s all the equivalent of the check being in the mail – it’s never going to arrive. I know people who have great plans for life but not until after the kids are …
February Quote
The Quote of the Month for February reminds us to put aside worries and focus on creativity. That’s a piece of advice that I can support!
Enjoying the Process
Seems that everywhere you look today, the only thing people are talking about is results. Lose 10 pounds (or 100). Earn $3,000 a week. Decorate your home like a professional (a professional what I wonder?). Results are important, yes. No one wants to spend all week knitting and at the end, have nothing to show …
Best-Laid Plans
One habit that I am trying to embrace is planning my photo shoots. It’s nice to have some idea of where I’m going and at what time, but even that doesn’t always work out. Shit still happens, and sometimes I get sidetracked by an unplanned hike – I can’t be the only person that happens …
How Much is Too Much?
How Much Is Too Much? Have you ever read a book or a short story or a blog post or really anything and found yourself drawing conclusions about the writer? Have you read something particularly meaningful to you and thought that you would certainly like to meet the writer of such a piece, because you’re …
Getting Out Of The Way
One of the biggest myths in creativity is writer’s block. There, I said it. I have never believed in some mysterious external force preventing someone from creating art of any kind. I don’t believe in any mysterious external force, especially one that causes or stops actions. But I do believe in the forces of nature. …
Writing the Heart
I write a lot. My habit is to write something, anything, every day. Sometimes it’s good, I have day when I even like what I have written. Mostly I look back at my writing and think of things I should have or could have done differently. Sometimes writing is a duty, and I’m just finishing …
Creative Winter
If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I am of the firm opinion that creativity should be a part of everyday life. Creating things, to me, is life. I’m not here just to bust my ass as work, collect my paycheck, and spend the night dreading going back to work in the morning. …
Getting Organized
When most people think about organization, they think of the kind that requires tossing old gnarly-looking underwear or scraping dust bunnies and cat hair out from under the couch. And that kind of organization is important (even if you think those tighty whities still have plenty of wear in them). Getting organized actually creates more …