I recently returned from a trip to Colorado to visit my daughter and enjoy some of the sights. The area is full of history which, of course, I enjoy. From the Garden of the Gods (stunning scenery) to Colorado Springs … Continue reading →
I spent a week at a nearby lake (one of my favorite places) with 2 daughters and 5 granddaughters. There is something about the water, the beach, the many benches and chairs along the promenade, and the ice-cream stores—Big … Continue reading →
I continue to list 5 (or 10) things until I reach 50 to mark the release of my 50th book. FIVE WAYS TO REFILL MY JOY WELL. I try to be positive and upbeat but there are things that make … Continue reading →
There’s nothing like a stay in a 4 star hotel to make me feel spoiled. I spent a few nights in Gaylord Opryland Hotel while I attended a writers retreat. It’s basically 4 hotels connected by 9 acres of indoor … Continue reading →
The title of this blog is a little deceiving because, although I did go to Nashville, I saw very little of the city. I attended a writers retreat and we spent long days in our hotel sharing and learning. However, … 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 →
I have always loved notebooks. I remember as a young girl, maybe 10, my mother gave me an old white purse and in it I put my pens, pencils and my notebooks. I collected scraps of paper, cut them to … Continue reading →
Today I visited a museum near Irricana, Alberta and saw lots of antique stuff. I loved seeing the ornate grills and trademark names on the tractors, trucks and cars. I thought you might enjoy them too. The collection … Continue reading →
I’ve been so busy I haven’t even had time to write on my blog. That’s sort of the way summer goes, isn’t it? Last weekend we went to a campground with several couples with whom we have many many years … Continue reading →