Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
True confession: I’ve spent far too much of my life reading books about creativity. The word “obsession” comes to mind. Feeling blocked as a creative, I used to rabidly consume anything that promised insight and release. Back in the late nineties, before creativity...
Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
A grief storm blew into my life a few weeks back when a small bequest from my favourite uncle arrived in the mail. As I opened the envelope and pulled out an unexpected cheque, my heart was pierced with intense sorrow, guilt and regret. I hadn’t seen my uncle, or even...
May 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
I’m always on the lookout for advice about writing. What can I say? I’m obsessed. I have a long shelf of books on writing and creativity — many of which I’ve even read. But I get a particular thrill when I stumble across writing advice in unexpected places. “Found”...
May 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Ever fall out of touch with a friend and then put off contacting them because you’ve waited too long? And the longer you wait, the harder it gets? That’s how I feel about writing this blog post. The priest of blogging solemnly inquires, “How long has it been since...
Mar 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Years ago, when I lived on Salt Spring Island, I had a spectacularly creative friend known for her sparkling local presence as an actor, director and jazz singer. Her home was a magical stage set: ravishingly beautiful, inventive, ever-changing. My home, by...
Feb 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sheryl Sandberg’s LeanIn.org is partnering with the stock-photo giant Getty Images to provide a library of new images that better represent women. Why does this matter? Well, in Sandberg’s words, “You can’t be what you can’t see.” I think the problem is bigger than...
