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You know it’s been awhile…

password hell
password hell (Photo credit: Ron Bennetts)

It’s been a while since I posted (I sometimes state the obvious). Finally, I was inspired to blog. But, I couldn’t post because I couldn’t log in to my account. I forgot my password.  I spent 15 frantic minutes looking for it in 5 notebooks/ journals and on 2 laptops. I even became Bad Mommie Continue reading You know it’s been awhile…

What does it mean to create?

Idea - Foster's Chill Head
Idea – Foster’s Chill Head (Photo credit: fostersartofchilling)

What does it mean to create? There are a lot of definitions, like this one, this one, or this one. To summarize, these definitions generally have to do with coming up with something unique from one’s imagination. OK, great. You imagined something unique and wonderful but, what’s next? Continue reading What does it mean to create?

Birth of an Idea and the Fear of What’s to Come

The birth of an idea is wonderful. The moment after is when my doubts, fears, and insecurities begin to surface. It is a fragile and violent time for me.

Time stands still. I see the idea, hovering about all innocent-like. Waiting. Is the idea aware of the danger that is lurking so close? Usually, a few seconds is all I need. That’s enough time for me to decide if I am going to Continue reading Birth of an Idea and the Fear of What’s to Come

Hello, I’m Official

I laughed to myself when I read the title of this post.

First, let me say hello to you, welcome, and yes, I am finally, officially, doing this thing where I am putting various forms of my creativity Out There. Various Forms = writing (mainly), music (occasionally), and visual art (eventually).

I’ve been planning this for quite a while. I love Continue reading Hello, I’m Official