an open letter to the fox outside my window
Dear Mr. Fox — (Or Ms. Fox. I’m really not close enough to tell for sure.) I don’t want to interrupt your frolicking, but you make me happy. Maybe it’s…
creativity in the every day
"Creative thinking – in terms of idea creativity – is not a mystical talent. It is a skill that can be practiced and nurtured." – Edward de Bono I bought…
will you be in my opera?
I would like to write an opera about this tree. A woman singing an aria, spreading one arm wide while the other holds her baby tightly to her. Or a…
the gift of a deadline
"A goal is a dream with a deadline." – Napoleon Hill I've been working on some projects lately that are totally and completely my creation and therefore solely my responsibility.…
care and creativity
“I’m much more creative when I’ve actually taken care of myself.” – Arianna Huffington For the coming year, I’m going to see if I can listen to this advice. I…
