Category Archives: inspiration

A Summer Camp for Adults? YES!

Posted on November 15, 2017 by lana1967

I’m sorry that I’ve been out of the loop with y’all for so long, but it was a long summer. My spouse moved out, and I was trying to find a roommate without luck since I need some help with … Continue reading →

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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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Saying Goodbye to People We Wish We Really Knew

Posted on December 27, 2016 by lana1967

This is why I haven’t written for a few days. I was so floored by the loss of these two artists that I didn’t know how to respond. I wasn’t a true fan of Carrie Fisher, but even I know … 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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Robot Coconut Trees by Kelsey Horton

Posted on December 15, 2016 by lana1967

The first thing I wanted to know about this book is where in the world the title had come from. Kelsey quickly answered that with a story. Her five-year-old nephews who enjoy writing books and stories, asked what the name … Continue reading →

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What Books Should Be on Your List?

Posted on December 10, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve mentioned a few things already that you might want to put on your Christmas list. Obviously, I want books! I think I’d like to share some of my favorite creativity books with all of you tonight. You may already … Continue reading →

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Loving The Twins Called Creativity and Fear

Posted on December 3, 2016 by lana1967

I I always thought that if I kept writing, kept creating, one day I’d find that the fear had lessened or even disappeared. I knew it hadn’t happened yet, but I still hoped it would be true. Until I read … 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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Wider Horizons

Posted on November 28, 2016 by lana1967

I started to write a message about how we celebrate the holidays, but I find myself not ready to go there yet. So I think I want to look ahead to the new year and deal with the holidays later. … Continue reading →

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Writing, Rioting, Righting

Posted on November 20, 2016 by lana1967

I kept putting off writing today. I was waiting for something. I didn’t know what until I read the words of Brianna Albers. who is the founder/editor-in-chief of Monstering Magzine.   I’ll tell you more about Brianna another time because I … Continue reading →

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