Dear Creativity, Community creates a feeling of homeOutstretched arms welcome me over and over againMaking meaning of the worldMaking creations to change the worldUnited with a common goalNurturing our needs …
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!
Breaking a 100-day curse with a successful 21-day creative sprint
Dear Creativity, Twenty-one days of video shorts are in the books. I can’t believe how fast my three-week experiment went by. When the creator of The 100 Day Project, set …
You don’t have to choose just one future
Dear Creativity, In a couple of weeks, I will present a talk at a local high school for their STEAM week. When I was invited to speak by one of …
When life splats on your windshield…is it time for a creative pause?
Dear Creativity, To say that we have had a week of ups and downs with each other is very much an understatement. There were the days where I wanted to …
Repetition is the mother of all things good
Dear Creativity, I know I can keep it real with you. Being in a generative state is exhilarating. There is nothing more exciting than coming up with ideas and executing …
Knowing when to hold ’em or fold ’em
Dear Creativity, I am writing to you in the middle of a small project turned big project. Okay, it was always a big project and I was going to keep …
We can’t learn everything and everything is worth learning
Dear Creativity, My number one strength is learning. I am a perpetual student and lifelong learner. Nothing is more intoxicating, inspiring, and illuminating than seeking information in a beautiful academic …
Curiosity can lead you to unexpected joyful places and spaces
A few months ago, I took my car to get a couple of new tires. I left my car at the mechanic all day and when I returned I discovered …
When life hands you lemons…create a pitcher
Dear Creativity, When it’s taco night, you might as well throw in some margaritas too. After washing the pitcher in which I made the margaritas, I turned it over to …
Empower your presence through choice
Dear Creativity, Recently, I have been thinking about the choices I make. Every morning I wake up and head out for a morning walk around the neighborhood. I am a …