Tag Archives: fear

Apparently I Don’t Like Change

Posted on May 27, 2016 by lana1967

I’m struggling to do things in my life differently than I ever have before. I’m trying to believe that there are people out there who are reading this blog, so I keep going, no matter what is trying to keep … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye Teeth!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by lana1967

I’m putting off going to bed tonight, because tomorrow when I get up, I’m going to the dentist, get all my teeth pulled, and have dentures fitted. I’ve always had a phobia of anything dental, so this is making me … Continue reading →

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Passion in Whatever Art You Pursue

Posted on April 24, 2016 by lana1967

I haven’t said much about musicians, because I’m not much of a singer. I’ve got a video that shows someone sharing his “passion, creativity, and courage.” Guess who? These beautiful songs show why we need art and music in our … Continue reading →

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Let It Go

Posted on April 13, 2016 by lana1967

I don’t do as much art as I’d like to, because I think it would be a different kind of release. The idea of a “scream of freedom” is something I desperately need.  I try as hard as I can … Continue reading →

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Brand New Key

Posted on April 6, 2016 by lana1967

Today’s prompt is about roller skates, and since Jimmy Fallon just did “Brand New Key” so epically, i needed to post this video. (You’ll get to see Melissa McCarthy do her thing too.) Watch Jimmy while he’s lipsyncing–his gestures are … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea….

Posted on March 28, 2016 by lana1967

The poem prompt in the book I’m using is to explore a drowning or near-drowning. I don’t think I can do that, because the idea of going underwater for any reason, even showering or washing my hair when I can’t … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Fear

Posted on March 12, 2016 by lana1967

When Liz Gilbert posted this letter to Fear on her Facebook page, she suggested that we allow our fear to write a letter to us. I thought this was a brilliant idea since Fear has controlled not just my creative … Continue reading →

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