“What makes a fire burn Is space between the logs, A breathing space. Too much of a good thing, Too many logs Packed in too tight Can douse the flames Almost as surely As a pail of water would.” How many logs are you packing in this holiday season? In my recent mini-retreat, women shared some of the things they ... continue reading
Smashing Through Our Blocks
I still remember washing dishes and hearing a loud crash outside the house. Hands still wet, I ran out to the driveway to find my husband perched atop a stepladder, boombox blaring, hurling ceramic pots he had made onto the driveway (I don’t think that’s what they mean when they say “hand thrown" pots!). Just ... continue reading
Is it Worth Going to Great Lengths?
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s hot out here in Texas. Especially this summer, with withering triple digit heat toasty enough to cook eggs on the sidewalk. So I try to do my writing and creating indoors… until I don’t. Some afternoons, you’ll find me sitting amid the cricket chorus on the screened in patio, my iced ... continue reading
Is it time for an Imaginative Stay-cation?
It all started a few weeks ago on the way to the dealership to drop off my limping car. While driving, I started thinking about how busy I’d been and how summer had always been a signal for me to slow down… yet this summer I hadn’t. It was all because of good things – my business is booming and I’m helping my daughter plan ... continue reading
Ready for a Creative Morning Routine?
I feel a bit sheepish admitting that having a consistent morning routine has often eluded me. Some days I’d get out of bed and meditate for 30 minutes, other days I’d charge into the day feet first. I had all sorts of rationalizations. No time. I didn’t “need” it. And so on. However, I couldn’t help but notice that on ... continue reading