Weekly Glimmers: Autumn Inspiration, Creative Practice + Little Joys
Right now, things are G O O D. The routines and rhythms are humming along as they should. This week was a lot of work, a lot of creativity, and a wee bit of mama magic as we gear up for a birthday this weekend and a visit from my bestie of 30 years! I can’t even begin to tell you how excited I am to get dressed up and go out with another adult… AT NIGHT!
When Creativity Goes Quiet | What Illness and Anxiety Taught Me About Being an Artist
What began as a short break from my creative work became an unexpected season of illness, anxiety, and recovery. For a while, I was convinced I'd lost the part of me that made me an artist. This essay is about what I learned when I realized I'd really just lost my capacity for a little while.