Summer’s nearly gone. Around here the community swimming pools are closing, coinciding with the start of a new school year. Sure, there are a handful of places holding out until Labor Day weekend. But there’s already a sensation of change, of moving away from warm-weather activities, and preparing for the new season. Various projects that […]
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When Detours Lead Us Home
If it seems I’m having a hard time staying focused this year, that’s because I am. While I’m not sure where the problem lies, I’ve been thoroughly frustrated with the situation. Maybe it’s because I’m working on too many things at once. I’ve mentioned that before. And yet, I’ve only wiped one project off my […]
Overwhelm Crushes Creativity
All too often I manage to overwhelm myself with projects. Concepts for new and interesting work roll constantly through my mind. I add more and more items to my To-Do list, crowding out the voice of inspiration for my current work, until I just want to lay everything down and walk away for a while. […]