I Wish I Could Picture It
I envy people who can look at a bare room and picture it painted and decorated. They can look at a swatch of paint and know how it will look on the wall. All I see are the bare walls. … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: creativity
Where do you get ideas?
It’s a question that is often asked. Where do writers get ideas? For me, they are everywhere. The challenge becomes to write them down if only on a scrap of paper towel before I forget them. (Where do lost ideas … Continue reading →
IT’S WHAT I DO
Writing. Writing is what I do. Perhaps, to a degree, it is who I am. Oh, there are other important activities, things and people in my life–meals, garden, family, grandchildren, my client-but I’m happiest when I’m at my desk listening … Continue reading →
I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG BUT…
I DON’T LIKE TO BRAG BUT… 1.I have a Fitbit. I hate to brag but I get most of my steps walking from room to room trying to remember why I’ve gone there. 2. I can buy a bag of … Continue reading →
TALKING ABOUT TREES AND IMAGINATION
I met some odd tree creatures this week. Wouldn’t these make great characters in a child’s story? I suppose it goes to prove that I find possibilities everywhere. As I’ve said many times, ideas and inspiration can be found everywhere. … Continue reading →
I’M IN THE PINK
I enjoy my sunrise walks. Watching the sun paint the sky various shades of pink sets the tone for my day. Nothing can be too bad if I begin by rejoicing in the beauty of the morning and the love … 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 →