Dear Creativity, What a week. Six days of conferencing and meetings. I am tired and my heart is full of joy I spent the past week in Los Vegas at …
Diary of a Wannabe Creative
"Diary of a Wannabe Creative" is a cozy blog chronicling my quest to unleash my inner artist amid life's busyness. Through candid stories, I share "Curiosity Expeditions" - following my sense of wonder to explore new creative outlets, the great outdoors, and fresh perspectives. This judgment-free zone celebrates our "wannabe creator" selves, documenting hilarious misadventures and heartfelt reminders to carve out pockets of playtime. Whether a seasoned artist or creative newcomer, you'll find camaraderie and inspiration to reignite that wonderful childhood magic of unbridled imagination. Join me in giving yourself permission to dream wildly!
Walking a tightrope between seizing the day or delay
Dear Creativity, I am here in a hotel room in Las Vegas, wondering how I will work on everything I would like to work on before getting to sleep at …
Drowning in projects…I need help with my overwhelm
Dear Creativity, Let’s cut straight to the point. My project list and desire to create is endless. There are so many ideas that now I am trying to remember the …
A family affair worth creating
Dear Creativity, As we enter July, I am prompted to think about reconnecting with family and friends. For as long as I have been in California I can recall flying …
Is Your Creativity on Tortoise Time?
Dear Creativity, I have a confession… I cannot contain the ideas. Okay, you already knew that since we have been in partnership since I was a child. Let’s see, there …
Paused: My week’s unexpected twist
Dear Creativity,I have spent the last week in this place of illness and excitement. It is a place of tension that I often hold. Whether I am sick, stressed, anxious, …
Reigniting your fire through community…
Dear Creativity, I have not felt this type of exhaustion since I worked in a school. My body feels heavy, my head is a bit light and it is hard …
You won’t believe the different ways you can be innovative…
Dear Creativity, Last week I took a day off work to venture to an outdoor concert of the talented Sarah McLachlan. This concert tour marks the 30th anniversary of her …
⚓Explorer beware! The journey is more important than the destination
Dear Creativity, This week I journeyed to Austin to watch the final presentations of a project I have been shepherding since January. I designed and delivered a program where 11th-grade …
The Commute Less Traveled: Reclaiming Your Imaginative Spirit
Dear Creativity, Firstly, I want to say thank you for inspiring me to take the courageous step of creating and launching a podcast on August 20, 2024! I am ready to …