The trouble with creatives is just that. We create. Whether we draw it, plan it, write it, capture it, spray paint it, speak it or design it, there is a unique way we communicate ourselves to the world through some medium. Creatives are able to take the ordinary and turn it into an emotion. AnContinue reading “The Trouble With Creatives”
Category Archives: All The Rest
No, YOU Hang Up
Texting and cell phones have ruined phone conversations. I remember back in the stone ages, before cell phones, I used to love talking on the phone. I was one of the rare ones who did. Find me an old rotary dial phone and I will still hold down the line for at least a halfContinue reading “No, YOU Hang Up”
Everything Counts In Large Amounts
Dude. Whenever I can quote a Depeche Mode song, I take the opportunity. Depeche Mode, Morrissey, The Smiths…Nacho Libre. That’s just how I roll. This week I’ve been part of the Your Turn Challenge. One blog post a day, for seven days. One day left. You know what? I’m tired of myself. I took onContinue reading “Everything Counts In Large Amounts”
Happen Stanza
Everyone says this time will go fast Try slowing it down So that minutes will last… Longer. It’s not making magic It’s moments to share Because magic don’t stick Just takes to the air. You only live once, or #yolo they say But #hashtags and #selfies all fade away. It’s in between moments Where goodnessContinue reading “Happen Stanza”
Paper Hearts
I don’t have a pinterest. I didn’t iron my tablecloths. The roses I got from Sprouts are kind of ratchet. Yeah, ratchet roses… I didn’t buy napkin rings, I made them. Name cards are cut paper bags with names written on them. Because that’s how I roll. Speaking of rolls, I ate two bags ofContinue reading “Paper Hearts”
First Rule Of Parenting: Empathy First
Begin Scene: Angry six year-old retreats to room, slamming door behind him. After five minutes, mom goes to door and knocks lightly. Her face is concerned and she speaks softly: MOM: “Hey, Buddy. Do you want me to make you some dinner?” SON: (sounds of rustling paper) Thirty seconds later, son pushes a piece ofContinue reading “First Rule Of Parenting: Empathy First”
Power In Our Pain – Meet Shannon
Most of us know that life doesn’t play out like a Princess movie. But even though we may be cognitively aware, our emotions don’t always play along. For some, the longing of finding their Prince and having a family doesn’t quite go away. This is not an argument for what a woman should be orContinue reading “Power In Our Pain – Meet Shannon”
MOMMY Happens: II
Yesterday I was sitting with a group of mama’s. They are further along this journey called motherhood. I love hearing the things they are going through, the issues they deal with at different ages and stages of raising children. Their wisdom comes from experience, trial and error, perseverance and patience – not from a book.Continue reading “MOMMY Happens: II”
Waiting for Light
This week marked the last week of summer, the start of school and a very timely week long business trip for my husband. So obviously, everything is awesome. Late Thursday night, my husband returned from his week long trip. I vaguely remember him opening the front door, hitting the code to silence the alarm (thenContinue reading “Waiting for Light”
Peacocks and Graffiti
Peacocks and Graffiti. Both creative expressions, beautiful in their own ways. Both tell a story. Made by human hands, graffiti is a passionate plea to be seen and heard. Whereas the peacock is a humble, majestic expression of our creator’s hand. Both tell a different story, both beautiful in their own ways. The past few months, IContinue reading “Peacocks and Graffiti”
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