Slowing Down (In Spite of the Blog Police)

September is here, and it's time for me to get back to work. For those who didn't notice, I was feeling crispy around the edges and took a vacation from blogging for the month of August. That burnt out feeling was well-earned. Despite illness, travel, and various emergencies, I met my goal of publishing three posts... Continue Reading →

Setting Deadlines for Creative Projects: Helpful or Hurtful?

As I consider my goals for the coming year, I find myself wondering if it makes sense to put deadlines on creative projects. I've been thinking a lot lately about the importance of slowing down when I create, whether I am trying to draw my dog, develop a pattern for a soft sculpture giraffe, or... Continue Reading →

Learning New Things in the New Year

I don't make New Year's resolutions because I don't believe in starting over or changing overnight. But like most people, as the new year approaches, I reflect on where I've been and where I want to go. My 50th birthday is coming up in March, so 2015 has a monumental feel. I've been an adult for... Continue Reading →

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