Notes on the “in-between” stages of creative work and how I’m planning to tackle my upcoming projects to publish more frequently and keep my creativity fresh.

Kent M. Keith’s “Paradoxical Commandments” really hit home today. Quick read, but a powerful one.

Everyone needs something they do that feeds their soul without worrying if it’s “good enough.” And if the trolls don’t approve, just remember—they’re the ones who are missing out. Keep doing the thing. Keep making the art. Keep playing and being creative and having fun. Ditch the perfection and hold onto the joy for dear life. That’s what creativity is for.

A self-reflective post about how far I’ve come and yet to go through the lens of my Enneagram Three-ness, and immediate plans for this blog.

A note to self about why I’m making the decisions I’m about to make, so when I question my sanity later, I can look back at this and say, “Oh, yeah.”

Reflecting on a life-changing year for me and the gifts it’s given me to take into 2024.

Update on our family shenanigans and other transitions.

We’re in the worst wildfire season in Alberta’s history, but there’s a lot of other life stuff happening too. Thankfully, most of it’s good.

The reason it’s been so long since I updated the blog.

I can’t do much, but I can do something, and that’s enough.

After three years, I have finally finished the first adult sweater design I have ever attempted. Yay!

The question “do I want to be doing this five years from now?” is a very helpful rubric for deciding on how to spend our time now. I get to choose the path I take. So why do I make it so hard?

Grief isn’t done with me yet. Not sure it ever will be. Especially if I don’t learn to be still a little more often.

I’m slowing down on even more things… including how I market my business. And you know what? I like it.

I’ve been busy and trying to do all the things, so it’s time to slow down again and focus on what’s next.