If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Life constantly throws me curve balls. I know I'm not the only one. And I hope I'm not the only one who occasionally succumbs to the hopelessness that stems from unexpected illnesses, sudden changes in plans, and a bone-deep weariness that makes everything feel pointless. I feel like I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel... Continue Reading →
Election day has come and gone and I did it again. I voted at the last minute. Even though I receive a mail-in ballot weeks before the election, I never fill my ballot out early. It's always an election day event. I always think "this year, I'm voting early" and I always spend election day... Continue Reading →
When I read Rachel Mankowitz's blog post about struggling to write music for some lyrics she'd heard, I could relate. How often have I had a spark of inspiration, a desire to do something, but never managed to follow through? Even when it's something I really care about, resistance to working on the project is... Continue Reading →
Perfectionism can lead to procrastination; how do we get started?
Every year around January, I get the itch to start an art journal. More than just a sketchbook, art journals often include writing and collage work. Maybe I'm just attracted to the format -- it's a book! -- or maybe I hear art journals calling because they are my next big art form. Whatever the... Continue Reading →
