I read a very interesting list yesterday of forty quotes for pessimistic people. Many are understandably bleak statements. One, however, struck me as quite optimistic. Robert Louis Stevenson reportedly said, “To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” … Continue reading →
Many years ago I discovered a website through which people shared their stories. I met some really great people and read some remarkable fiction. Another unexpected discovery turned out to be learning a miniature story format termed the drabble. Each … Continue reading →
Now that National Novel Writing Month has begun, I’m really finding my stride. No, I’m not a horse. ~rolls eyes~ But I am writing. My word count is in a range I haven’t produced since last November. Quite frankly, NaNo … Continue reading →
“Rawr” AKA The Bisque on my Wishlist Today I visited a pottery painting studio, wanting to do something relaxing yet creative. It fit in perfectly as an artist’s date for the Julia Cameron “Walking in This World” workshop in … Continue reading →
We’re ready for National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, at our house. Can you tell? That’s Kolya, doing his best to give his inspiration to my inbox. He’s a little over a year old and is fitting in well at … Continue reading →
Wow! Is it really October eighth? In another month we’ll be through the first week of National Novel Writing Month. I’m attempting to stoke the artistic fire with activities like those mentioned in my previous post. Likewise, I’ve joined a … Continue reading →
Today, I had some ridiculous fun. Hopefully, as “Artist’s Way” author Julian Cameron suggests, the activity will refill my artistic well. My adventure started with a visit to my favorite art framer. All-around gifted, this photographer is working with me … Continue reading →
I have a bit of a minor rant against a magazine publisher who shall remain unidentified. Somehow, they got my mailing address and started sending me one of their weekly publications. Since I do not wish to pay them for … Continue reading →
I recently remembered an elusive dream. It’s premise? I learned that someone invented a type of loom through which raw fiber could be instantly converted into a fine, diaphanous cloth. While somehow offering the results of an overly large circular … Continue reading →
There was a magical time when I’d wake from dreams that left me anxious to write. That is, arguably, a fairly common story source. Then, for some reason, the urge dried up despite the constant REM flow. I really want … Continue reading →