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Wild Ember Sparking!
While I usually separate my just-for-pleasure blog, Beauty Along the Road, from my business blog Emerald Mountain Sanctuary, I felt nudged to introduce my readers to the business side of things. There might just be a few people out there … Continue reading
Big Magic and the Creative Urge
When I was about half way through reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, I realized that I wanted to remember the important parts of this book. The book called out to me: Pay close attention! So I started at the beginning … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Inspiration, Musings
Tagged beauty, Big Magic, book review, courage, creativity, ego, ego needs, Elizabeth Gilbert, fear, freedom, meaning, soul, soul need
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Moths, Big Magic and Our True Colors
Is it a coincidence that I am reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s book Big Magic and also made time to investigate a Moth exhibit this week? Ist es Zufall dass ich Elizabeth Gilberts Buch, Big Magic, lese und zur gleichen Zeit zu … Continue reading
Posted in Animals and Critters, Artistic Inspiration
Tagged artist, Banded Tussock Moth, Big Magic, courage to be, courage to create, creativity, Deborah Davis, Elizabeth Gilbert, fear, Frances Plecker Education Center, hiding, Io moth, JMU Arboretum, luna moth, moth, moth painting, nocturnal, true colors
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Creative Mailboxes
I am always delighted when I find random evidence of people’s creativity. Mailboxes can become the object of loving and creative attention. This one is certainly unique, perhaps a little drummer boy, or a stylized mail man? How about this … Continue reading