Archive | July, 2012

discovery

me in 2009 performance of Erin Malley’s grand gesture I love the word “discovery.” It evokes triumph, hope, and possibilities. The definition of the word  discover means to reveal or expose, i.e. removing a cover, so essentially the thing we are revealing is not actually new, but had been there waiting to be unveiled. That’s [...]

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clearing out to start fresh

What a week it’s been. If you’ve found yourself: in crying fits with a fever in the bathroom 75% of your day (i.e. stomach flu) stuck on the couch with barely enough energy to watch Netflix having your cell phone completely die on you, to top it all off… …Then you’re definitely not alone. Even [...]

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creative fridays meet sunday: an interview

I know it’s strange to hear from me on a Sunday, but I have exciting news! I was interviewed for a series called Soul-Searching & Self-Love Sundays, created by fellow creativity and wellness warrior Merja Willock. The interview on her Glowing Balance website is here. In it you’ll hear about the artist who has inspired me the [...]

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on “Turning Pro”

I read Steven Pressfield’s new book Turning Pro cover to cover last Friday while sitting in the park as the sky went from blue to pink to black. (After reading his classic The War of Art a bunch of years ago, I’ll read anything this guy writes. Amazing stuff.) It was the kind of book that’s awesomely [...]

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what I sold on the street (and why it’s valuable for you)

In last week’s post, I told you about the time I made hair feathers in the midst of a family vacation. It’s a true story. Part two is this: I sat on the boardwalk for hours with my creations on display and a sign that read, “HAIR FEATHERS, $10.” I sold one and was beyond thrilled. [...]

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