An American Beauty: A poem celebrating joy & timeless beauty
I wrote this poem ten years ago, and just recently rediscovered it. It’s a poem about beauty (and my Great Aunt Thelma). I visited her…
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From teen dreams to creative inspiration: What Project Runway taught me about creativity
When I was 14, I dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. Fueled by enthusiasm, I sketched what I believed were marvelous designs and sent them…
The magic of support groups: Helping others to help yourself
In the past couple of months, I’ve started three support groups, and honestly, they’ve been a game-changer. Two are work-related, focused on marketing and book…
Goethe’s wisdom on balancing learning & expression: Insights for creatives and educators
My brother-in-law is a huge fan of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Fun fact: I recently discovered that the proper German pronunciation of his name is…
Finding space within grief: The creative power of tragedy
I heard some amazing poetry on public radio last week. Terry Gross interviewed Kathleen Sheeder Bonanno, a poet whose daughter was murdered by her ex-boyfriend….
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