Tag: creativity
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When Someone Lives Your Dream

Yes, I was one of those girls. You know, the kind that loves horses, who would do anything to be able to ride a horse, and asks every year for Christmas for one of her own. That was never a practical ask. We lived in the Chicago suburbs. One of my dreams was to someday…
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When The World Is Mudlucious

This line comes from a poem by E.E. Cummings, a prolific poet, painter, and playwright who played with words and word pictures in a way that enraptured me as a child and has reminded me of the power of words as an adult. And the magic of fun. In his poem, “In Just”, he plays…
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To Create Or Not To Create

I’m not, by gifting, a crafty person. As in making crafts, not the indirect, deceitful kind. Though I do have my days. Creating with friends, however, is another story. Our group from work had a bonding time one afternoon when we spent time making boards, trays, and a variety of other things out of wood.…
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Ten Reasons Why I Can Do Without Halloween
Halloween is this week. Not a holiday I enjoy. As much as folks look forward to this celebration, I become such a Debbie Downer when it comes to Halloween. For a few reasons. It’s gone from being playful and kid-oriented to being more adult attractive and frightening. I remember when I’d dress the kids as…