There’s something quite special about working on a personal creative project right through to completion. When friends tell me about their creative works in progress I can’t help but get excited for them and inevitably we’ll meet for coffee and…
Do you have trouble trying to find time for creativity? Do you want to make more art but just find there are not enough hours in the day? I know the feeling. BUT I’ve been making more and more time…
I hear it’s World Poetry Day today (okay, maybe not be in my time zone, but hey, I’ll roll with it!) …”a chance to celebrate the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.” Here…
I often dream but sometimes I forget to ask. So I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and sharing five things that I secretly want for Christmas. 1. A trip to Sydney to see a movie A night in Sydney…
Curiosity and imagination live here Wonder is welcome Behold a dream May your ideas connect with others And life Lived Wandering thoughts whisper Daydreams spark Wondering’s lark Return to the prompt Then small steps To great achievement…
Confession: I’m not very good at relaxing for long; I’ve just never been great at prioritising the time to unwind because I enjoy being productive. Then I have to remind myself I have three boys (turning eight, ten and twelve)…
A splash of yellow is like happiness to the heart. Golden tones so sweet on a grey day. A bunch of dazzling roses found for a bargain $4.95 from Aldi. Oranges and lemons given to me by my in-laws. A…
When I Find a way To pause Then with small steps (Or great daring) Find something creative in my day (Every day) I feel alive Always
Life long learning and growing minds My eldest son starts high school next year. We’ve been tossing and turning over the choice of secondary schools since he was in the womb. If you live in Melbourne you’ll know that there…
I’m not sure about you, but something about the quarter-way mark of 2014 seemed to cause a few freelancers – myself included – to pause, reassess and aim a little higher for 2014. Taking on more work is always exciting…