Before you start wondering, no, I dont want to eat yarn. Though some of the colors are yummy enough that they look like candy. I have a dog — technically, my dad has a dog — that apparently likes the taste of yarn. I try to keep it out of reach so she can’t get to […]
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Video: Let’s Talk about Writing Crochet, and Creativity
Don’t you just love the frames YouTube decides to use as your video cover? that will change once I do he thumbnail and upload it, too, but until then, I’m obvioulsy in mid-word and look like I’m making a goofy face. I’m restarting my YouTube channel. Last Friday, I uploaded a reintroduction video, so here […]
Continue readingMojo Revisited
If you remember, back in June, I mentioned I had lost my mojo for writing. Since that time, I’ve tried a few things to get it back, but my usual tips and tricks didn’t really work that well this time. So what did I do? I can tell you what I didn’t do. I didn’t push it. […]
Continue readingWhere Did My Mojo Go?
Today I had planned to invite you to subscribe to my newsletter. But the sign-up form isn’t playing nice with WordPress. So while I troubleshoot that, I thought I would share something else with you. Even though I don’t usually talk about it online, it’s no secret I’ve been dealing with Wound Care for far […]
Continue readingIt’s a Monster Invasion!
Have you ever seen someone come up with such a great idea that you wanted to be part of it? Not only that, you wondered how you could be part of it? That’s me. A couple weeks ago, I saw a post by a Facebook friend, BeLinda Creech. (She and her daughter CeCe were behind […]
Continue readingShould You Go to a Conference?
No matter what your hobbies or career choices, eventually you’ll be faced with going to a conference. Should you go or not? The short answer is yes. You should go. The longer answer begins with “it depends.” Here are three things to consider when you’re decidig whether or not to go to a conference. 1. […]
Continue readingPodcast: Living Your Creative Life – 6 Keys to Creativity Part 3
This is the final installment of the 6 Keys of Creativity. If you missed parts 1 and 2, links are below so you can go back and listen to them. Part 1 Part 2
Continue reading7 Methods to Cope When Life Gets in the Way
Last week was interesting. I won’t go into details, but let’s just say there are times that life gets in the way. It feels like it jumps up and slaps us in the face. What do we do about it? Especially when things are going pretty well and we’re humming along, doing what we do. […]
Continue readingHave You Ever Done a Make-Along?
Depending on what you choose to do as your creative outlet, a make-along could be a crochet-along (CAL), knit-along (KAL) or something else. This year, I participated in my first ever crochet-alongs. One was in March for the Crochet Guild of American (CGOA) in honor of March being National Crochet Month. The second was with […]
Continue reading5 Themes for the Days of the Week
I know themes are everywhere. Taco Tuesday. Throw-back Thursday. Woman-Crush Wednesday. And so on. I’ve thought about themes and how they can be beneficial to a creative practice. Here are some themes I’ve been thinking about. 1. Motivational Monday. There are so many motivational quotes and creativit quotes that could go on this day. 2. […]
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