Category: writing

Humor and Quotes

Every now and then we need a good laugh.  Following are some quotes that may bring a smile or a chuckle. “Don’t worry. If Plan A doesn’t work, there are 25 more letters in the alphabet.” - Unknown “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize … Continue reading Humor and Quotes

Quotes – Visual Artists

Some quotes from a variety of Artists: "Creativity takes courage." - Henri Matisse “The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity." - Alberto Giacometti “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." – Pablo Picasso “If … Continue reading Quotes – Visual Artists

Quotes -Writers and Poets

“As a writer, you should not judge, you should understand.” – Ernest Hemingway “The six Golden Rules of Writing: Read, read, read, and write, write, write.” – Ernest Gaines “Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” – Stephen King “Get it down. Take chances. It … Continue reading Quotes -Writers and Poets

Dreams and Courage – something in Common

Daily writing promptDo you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?View all responses Dreams are important toward imaging doing something new or viewing or expressing our lives differently than what we may currently experience.  Dreaming of ideas alone does not make our ideas a reality.  There are many actions, efforts … Continue reading Dreams and Courage – something in Common

is Happiness really a choice

"No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change." Barbara DeAngelis This quote can remind us that at any time we can decide to change what we consistently think about – and - we can decide … Continue reading is Happiness really a choice

Is everyone Unique?

People are unique in any number of specific and individual ways.  One means of uniqueness can be how a person’s creativity is outwardly expressed within their working and social and personal environments.  The type of energy and effort applied toward their interactions with others, the energy many exert within the tasks or projects they produce … Continue reading Is everyone Unique?