Tag 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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Vulnerability and Intimacy

Posted on December 31, 2016 by lana1967

I don’t make New Year’s resolutions anymore. They always seemed to be an exercise in failure. I pick one word to guide my decisions in the coming year and to see how that word shows up in my life. I … 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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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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#artistsforlove

Posted on November 20, 2016 by lana1967

I’ve been following Kelly Rae Roberts for a long time now, and this post arrived in my email on Thursday. She and some friends have come together in an effort to start a movement called #artistsforlove. She reminds us of … 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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