Category Archives: art

What Do You Need to Create Art?

Posted on January 8, 2017 by lana1967

This right here is why creating any kind of art, including poetry and other kinds of writing, is so incredibly difficult to do. When you have a broken heart, it’s hard to feel the way you do, much less think … Continue reading →

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Have a Creative Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by lana1967

I was searching for one of those amazing book Christmas trees that was all lit up when I stumbled on this. I instantly fell in love. Making this kind of tree would be so much fun! If only I had … Continue reading →

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We’re All Paper Angels At This Time of the Year

Posted on December 20, 2016 by lana1967

I generally avoid all the Christmas movies at this time of year. Occasionally one catches my attention, though, and reminds me of what Christmas is supposed to be. I watched the movie Paper Angels a few days ago and caught … Continue reading →

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Meet Alternate Roots

Posted on November 30, 2016 by lana1967

I had forgotten about Alternate ROOTS for a while, but they definitely deserve a mention in the world of disability and creativity in the Southern United States. Alternate ROOTS supports the creation and presentation of original art that is rooted … Continue reading →

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My Heart Bleeds for Beauty and Justice

Posted on November 29, 2016 by lana1967

The Bleeding Heart Art Space lives and breathes in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It came to life after I left Edmonton in 2011. Somehow I happened upon it a while ago, and I’m just in love with the idea. We have … Continue reading →

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Your Utopia, My Dystopia

Posted on November 18, 2016 by lana1967

Amazon.com asked Ninni Holmqvist whether she wrote the dystopian novel The Unit for anyone particular in society, and she responded: My intention was that it is for everyone. But I guess it might especially appeal to middle-aged single people, childless … Continue reading →

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What Would Dory Do?

Posted on November 17, 2016 by lana1967

I decided that to be able to tell you about the book I planned to, I needed to re-read it. I haven’t finished it yet, so I’ll put that review/dystopian scary crap off until tomorrow. Tonight I finally watched Finding … Continue reading →

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Creativity Takes Courage!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by lana1967

I always wished I was a painter. I love bright colors. I love the sense of play in creating art. Unfortunately, I have a hard time achieving that “sense of play” when I’m creating something visual. I look at it … Continue reading →

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The Beatitudes

Posted on November 13, 2016 by lana1967

Here’s the entire Beatitudes for the Weird. Be blessed!

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Blessed Are The Weird People

Posted on November 13, 2016 by lana1967

I’m so grateful to be one of the weird people. I’ve always known I was a misfit and could never figure out precisely what caused me to feel that way. Part of me thought it had something to do with … Continue reading →

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