Geologists have a saying–rocks remember. Neil Armstrong I couldn’t help wonder what rocks remember, what stories they could tell, sorrows they feel as I passed two specific rocky places on my research trip. First, the Okotoks Erratic. Plunked in the … Continue reading →
I like it when I can see first hand the places I plan to write about. So this past week, I headed south to research the mountains of north-western Montana with a special regard to the gold rushes that took … Continue reading →
It’s fun when I find something that fits into one of my stories or gives me an idea for another. I had such a moment this week. Often the little girls in my stories have a doll someone has made … Continue reading →
Both Canada and America celebrated birthdays this week. Our maple leaf flag is hanging at our driveway, proudly informing everyone that we’re proud to be Canadian. Our town celebrates with a huge party in town–very kid friendly and everything free. … Continue reading →
After a long LONG winter there is so much activity to pack into a few short months. There is the garden (with which I have a love/hate relationship). I love the fresh veggies. Sometimes I even like working in the … Continue reading →
A number of years ago I wrote little anecdotal stories for a local newspaper. I thought I’d share one of them with you. LEARNING TO DRIVE The best place to learn to drive is on the farm. I’ve heard it … Continue reading →
Are we born creative? If so, is it criticized from us? Watching my grandchildren play makes me wonder if yes is the answer to both questions? This is my four-year-old granddaughter playing with a box of cars and trucks. She … Continue reading →
Filling the Well Posted on August 17, 2012 by Julia Cameron Filed as Uncategorized and tagged Art is an image-using system. In order to create, we draw from our inner well. This inner well, an artistic reservoir, is ideally like … Continue reading →
One of my favorite books (though long neglected) is The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. One of the principles she talks about is ‘filling the well.’ She explains that creating comes from our inner well and if we continually draw … Continue reading →
In my book Falling For the Rancher Father, little nine-year-old Allie is being raised by her father who is very protective of her because she’s had scarlet fever, one of the diseases we hear little of today. But it was … Continue reading →