Day 15 I found this quote earlier today and used it to make a meme in Canva. It's really just from a template, so I feel like I've cheated even more than in PicsArt, but done is done. I also briefly researched Banksy, to whom the quote is attributed. Here's what Wikipedia says: Banksy is an …
Winter Walk
Day 14 When the temperature hit 40 today, Leia and I took a walk in the neighborhood. There's more snow and cold on the way, and she's been cooped up for far too long with only potty breaks, so we ventured out, trying our best to dodge puddles in the street (no sidewalks in this …
Creative Genius
Day 13 This little miracle was shared on Facebook by my daughter. It's a video of a Chinese Luna Moth by Adam Grochowalski. Here's a screen shot of one frame. Another Facebook friend wrote these wise words in response: So why are we so afraid of change? Transformation is at the heart of creation.All I …
‘A Whack on the Side of the Head’
Day 12 Still one day off but catching up. I'm ready for the creative juices to start flowing! A few friends and I have been reading and discussing books about creativity. The last title was "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert. This time we are reading Roger von Oech's classic, "A Whack on the Side of …
Pet peeves and phrases I hate
Day 11 I think Myers–Briggs Personality Types are just fascinating. I've always been interested in what makes us tick. Yes, there's environment and genetics. But the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator gets me the closest to seeing myself in one of the categories. I guess that's comforting because it means I'm not alone ... there are others …
Pen or computer?
Day 10 Somehow I lost a day. I've had plenty in my mind, but I guess I have neglected to write it down. Neglected. I was talking with my daughter about this blog, about how the voice doesn't feel natural to me. I chalked it up to this: I can hear the difference in my …
‘People come and go so quickly here’
Day 9 Is it “overfamiliarity” to grieve when a prison writer departs? Overfamiliarity is a corrections buzz word that signals you’ve crossed the line. You, or the prisoner, have shared too much, gotten too close. Forbidding overfamiliarity is a way to ensure that boundaries are maintained, that behavior stays appropriate. But it’s subjective. People connect. …
What’s a writer without pens?
Day 8 This morning I went in search of an old Namiki Vanishing Point fountain pen in my collection. I've already forgotten why I thought of it. I love pens, expensive ones and cheap ones, and am always buying (or picking up) new ones. I don't necessarily use them; I have boxes and cups and …
Ice, ice and more ice
Day 7 More freezing rain. More winter fun. So here's more winter fun!
Frozen
Day 6 One ice storm down and another one coming. Here are some photos from this morning of a bush in the front yard that caught my attention.
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