Everything is white these days. Except the shadows. They are a deep blue. Even in sunshine it looks cold. The lake is frozen so deep the ice fishing huts huddle near the center of the lake, looking for open water. They tell me the fishing is good this year but the idea of sitting out… Continue reading On the Lake
Category: Inspiration
Life through the creative lens
Answering the Creative Call
I know I'm not the only one who struggles to fit creative time into my life but I wonder if those of us who have our own business find it doubly hard? There's always something more to do and never enough time to get it all done. And somewhere inside there's a meter running. Our… Continue reading Answering the Creative Call
Writing (and Creating) With the Door Closed
In his fascinating book “On Writing” Stephen King recommends that we write twice. First, write with the door closed. This is for-your-eyes-only writing. You are the only arbiter of what stays and what goes. Then only after you are satisfied with what you've created should you open the door and invite the world in. His advice… Continue reading Writing (and Creating) With the Door Closed
Walking Barefoot
Not too long ago, I got very clear about how important it is to express my creativity. I use various forms of visual art and writing to explore ideas and dreams that would otherwise get buried by the busy-ness of daily life. Creative output is an expression of my spirituality because it allows me to… Continue reading Walking Barefoot
Fire the Committee
All those things that get in the way of an Art-full life - other people's opinions, big hairy fears and the committee inside our head. After the holidays I enter a special creative time of the year which I love. With no particular deadlines, it’s wide open spaces and lots to choose from. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading Fire the Committee