A lot of my creative energies are spent in long projects—writing fiction, quilting, you get the idea. But baking…with baking I get to see a tangible good within just a few hours. It’s great.
All tagged Creative Process
Courage and Coffee
Last night I sat across from my mom—both of our noses running from summer colds and hands wrapped around hot mugs of tiramisu lattes. We were waiting for a friend to join us as we recapped the week. It’s been a busy and fun week with family visiting from out of town, and we haven’t had much time to sit and talk. And honestly, how often do we sit across from each other and dig into life? Not often enough.
Summertime Drought
I didn’t know what to write about today. I’m still not completely sure, so we’re going to stumble through this together, okay? Okay. It’s one of those seasons where I feel like I’m in a desert, and instead of shying away from that frustration I’m going to try to face it head on and with direct intention.
Why I Still Color
I’m sure you’ve noticed, dear reader, the fad of grown-up coloring books. They feature intricate designs and sometimes overwhelming patterns. No five-year-old would have the patience to carefully color these pages. Even I struggle to color inside of these lines on occasion—but I do enjoy trying.