Creative Thought
I Didn’t See This Coming
My creative journey meanders and takes me to unexpected places and gives me unexpected gifts. There’s a point in most creative projects where the project takes a turn. An obstacle appears. It may be little or big. How you address the issue impacts the result. This is...
The Chateau, The Flood and Me
A few years ago I saw a story about an Australian couple that had bought and were attempting to restore the 14th century French Chateau de Gudanes. They recently shared a Vogue article about the Summer at the Chateau. I got lost in the stunning photography and found...
Church and Comfort Food
It’s a brutal time for my hometown, Baton Rouge, and the nation. I have felt shock, anger, fear and hopelessness. I don’t profess to have answers for all the problems of today. It’s been hard for me to find hope, but I felt it Sunday. I felt that glimmer of hope—of...
Embrace the Flaw
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese concept that embraces transience and imperfection. The Shakers are known for their simple, classic furniture style. They believed that one should not aspire to the perfection of God. In their simple woodcraft they include a flaw, thereby...
CREATIVE HEROES: Jonathan Palmisano
Jonathan’s creative reputation as The Lunchbox Doodle Guy preceded my getting to know him. I’ve since learned he’s funny and is always up for an adventure. He’s someone you can count on and his son is his top priority. I admire that he has managed to combine his...
Listen to Your Mother
I backpacked across Europe for six months in my 20’s and jumped out of a plane for my 50th birthday. I was my daughter’s Girl Scout leader for 13 years and taught them how to hail a cab in NYC and how to appreciate art in Italy. So as I start my 59th year, I closed...
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