• the creative norm

    March 19, 2014

    I recently came across an article about the 13 (or 17 or 15 or whatever) traits of highly creative people. I read through it and was like, Oh wow, I’m a highly creative person. I like to people watch and I have a knack for shaking things up and I’m religious about my recharge time. Go me.

    But then I thought of all the people I know, and they were all highly creative, too.

    Oh.

    So I flipped it around (because I’m a highly creative person) and asked, “Who do I know who’s not creative?”

    I couldn’t come up with a single name! I mean, sure, there are people who have been dulled by screens, systems, and lack of opportunities. But that’s not the case with most people I know.

    Which led me wonder, isn’t creativity simply part of the human condition? Is there anything even very special about it?

    P.S. Here’s the article! And it’s 18 traits, my bad.

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  • the quotidian (3.17.14)

    March 17, 2014
    Quotidian: daily, usual or customary; 
    everyday; ordinary; commonplace



    Sucking lemons.

    How the-kid-who-is-always-in-motion sits.

    My kitchen station: phone, scones, (empty) wine glass, knitting.
    Slice and bake: works like a charm.
    I’ve started freezing my cookie dough in logs. No mess, no pain, ALL gain.
    Applesauce popsicles: a favorite from my childhood.

    That they’re in the exact same kind of popsicle molds makes me exceedingly happy.
    The better to see you with, my dear: practicing her music for choir. 
    (And yes, she does have a wee bit of trouble focusing. Why do you ask?)
    First book.
    Can you guess what word the “E” picture stands for?

    Reading lesson, from my younger son’s perspective.

    The same reading lesson, from my perspective.

    The view from my window.

    Work? Play?
    You decide.
    In hope of fruit.

    In the night kitchen.

    This same time, years previous: our house lately, and oatmeal pancakes

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