Month: January 2020

Process, Pain, and Exhilaration

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This morning and feeling everything It’s a cloudy winter morning. I am feeling all sorts of up and down. I’m grateful to be making art today – and every single piece (six, and possibly seven if I go back to work on a piece that has been nudging at me for two years) is at […]

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Writing Prompt Wednesday 1 – Finding Courage

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On Writing There is only one rule, keep your hand moving. Don’t worry about grammar, spelling, or punctuation. If you feel stuck, keep writing anyway. Try going back to the prompt and write it out until other words arise, then write those—or, repeat the last word you wrote again and again until new words appear—or, […]

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January 2020 Happenings

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Musical Happenings January 31st, 8 PM: Firecreek The Conduits Join us at Firecreek for some Flagstaff New Americana. Check out our folk-ified versions of old-time, country, alternative, and original music complete with haunting harmonies and distinctive interpretations. Opening for Le Chat Lunatique!! We go on at 8:00 PM. Tonight’s line-up: Heather Malloy on stand up bass, […]

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The Myth of Security and the Myth of Freedom

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Following your creative dream is why you are here! I came across this video of Dr. Ken Atchity and I thought, “I love this guy! I love the way he thinks! He is pragmatic and creative and a wonderful storyteller. He sounds like a Capricorn.” Just watch and learn . . . Happy Birthday, Kenneth […]

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