Personal story… When I was 29 I wasn’t happy with the direction of my life. I made a list of things I wanted to learn and do. On that list were several things including: Go rock climbing Write a novel Learn to mountain bike Live in Colorado Get a pug I immediately began to work [...]
“You can sit there, tense and worried, freezing the creative energies, or you can start writing something. It doesn’t matter what. In five or ten minutes, the imagination will heat, the tightness will fade, and a certain spirit and rhythm will take over.”– Leonard Bernstein
So the Oscars are on tonight. To be honest I haven’t seen many movies this year. On the long list of nominees I’ve seen: Tree of Life Bridesmaids Drive Rise of the Planet of the Apes And Midnight in Paris. That means I haven’t seen The Muppets or the last Harry Potter – hey, I’ve [...]
Happy Saturday! We’re getting ready for our Oscar Party tomorrow and I’m heading to the store to buy the supplies. Of all the things on our menu the one that I’m most excited about..? Whoopie Pies I’ve never made them before and I have a few recipes to consider. The one that looks the best? [...]
My house is abuzz with excitement as we make preparations t host a small Oscar Party. We’ve always watched the Oscars but we’ve yet to host a party. It’s so close to the Superbowl that we generally don’t feel the urge. This year, however, we decided to go all in. We’re preparing a four [...]
As a writer it is easy to become a creature of habit. In fact, many success experts suggest that creating rituals and structure for your day helps you write. However, you’re a creative person and too much structure can limit you. Imagine if you perform the same tasks every single day. You’d limit yourself, right? [...]
Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wordsworth
There’s nothing better for clarity about life, love, and happiness than death. That universal equalizer brings every priority right up front. It’s not necessarily the fear of death I think that brings clarity but rather the realization that the end is (or might be) near. It’s the “what have I done with my life?” question [...]
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