One of the ways I keep my creative my muse alive is by looking at a lot of art work, by all different kinds of artist’s. My favorite way to do that is by subscribing to Artist a Day. The art is good quality, very eclectic, and there is a gallery option to save favorites…
Sunday’s Child
Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo
Learning to Speak is Learning to Listen
Last Friday I wrote a post that totally broke the rules. I wrote about my response to the death of Steve Jobs, and the resulting tributes, and questioned the merit given the financial, and environmental crisis we face. This is what the art-blog veterans would say was a matter out of keeping with my goals….
Holding the Spirit of the Firebird
We had a crazy busy weekend, to be followed by a busy week, and month to be accurate. My husband Steve and I are on the committee for the Phoenixville Firebird Festival this year. This is an annual festival of the arts inspired by The Legend of the Phoenix for which Phoenixville was named. Steve…
Beyond Black & White ~ One Hundred Shades of Gray Revisited
Creative Challenge is taking a break. I think I need more readers before taking that on, and at the moment I have more pressing things to say, and do. It has been an interesting and revealing week for me. On Monday I wrote 2 posts about what I do and don’t know about where I…
Reconsidering the The Human Effect: Are Girls the Answer?
July 7th, 2009 – 5:34PM She stumbled up the ramp to the boardwalk in lacy undergarments and an over sized hoodie. She was clearly intoxicated and seemed oblivious to the stares she attracted. I heard some rude comments and bit my tongue rather than encourage a scene. She deserved this moment of privacy as she…
When the Spring of Work Comes in the Autumn of Life…
For those that don’t know I also write a biweekly column at Scoutie Girl, and today’s post there is a lead in to this one if you’d like to read it. My Mother (Lillian) liked to say I was a late bloomer. She had no idea how late. My 53rd birthday is coming up in…
Creative Challenge: Nature Walkabout
It’s Autumn when the fungus and mold tend to get happy. It has been especially wet here in S. E. Pennsylvania which also encourages things with spores. The north side of my house is abundant with visible and hidden treasures to the point I could make a book of my findings. Hmm do you think…
Simple Pleasures Take Me Away…
After a summer spent mostly alone, and working on non work (unpaid and with self imposed deadlines), I was mildly depressed but content with my often listless lifestyle. I had become complacent which is not becoming to me. The arrival of fall was very welcome as this is my most energetic and creative season, but…
Ride the Butterflies on the Road to Hell
This is an old story on a topic I know well, fear, procrastination, and getting the work done. First let me explain why I am writing it, again. I signed up to write this blog because I wanted to. I am not a writer by trade or education, and I don’t get paid for it….
