A STRUGGLING WRITER
That’s me. A struggling writer. I have been working on a story for weeks. Okay, months. It just won’t come together. I am lost in the fog of plot. What I need is light to shine so the story becomes … Continue reading →
Category Archives: creativity
FROM THE HEART OF THE WILDERNESS
Last evening I watched a fascinating documentary. Painted Land: In Search of the Group of Seven. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the Group of Seven, I quote from this website: http://www.whitepinepictures.com/painted-land-in-search-of-the-group-of-seven/ “The tangled wilderness of Algoma and … Continue reading →
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
No doubt you’ve hear our family name—Ford. I may have married into the name, but I figure it gives me the right to access all of its fame. And the family has many claims to fame. A man sharing our … Continue reading →
Modern Picasso
My three year old granddaughter shows real talent. Pretty good. Right? I believe everyone is born with creative talent. It might be in painting, writing, understanding math or mechanics. But something happens to most of us. http://www.fastcocreate.com/1680919/the-7-biggest-creativity-killers This article talks … Continue reading →
PEEK-A-BOO IDEAS (AND CAT)
What do a cat and story ideas have in common? My cat, Peanut, hides around corners. He hides under the footstool and pokes out his paws to chase a toy. He searches under cushions for toys. … Continue reading →
NOVEMBER
Yes, it’s November already. Already?? Yup. I like November. Here are some of my reasons. 1. The yard and gardens are ready for their long winter sleep and no longer require large amounts of time and energy. What’s not to … Continue reading →
TRUE CREATIVITY
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 →
REFILLING THE WELL
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 →
YES, IT’S TRUE. I ADMIT IT.
I know it’s odd but I like getting up in the dark. The dark feels sheltering–like I’m cocooned in a safe, warm place. I look out the window and the lights of town sparkle in a choker of gold and … Continue reading →
EPIPHANY #2
There is a new skyscraper in Calgary. The Bow. It’s now finished and occupied. But– It took forever to get to that place. The ground breaking was June 13, 2007. From then until Oct. 2008 when superstructure began, it appeared … Continue reading →