I want to say a big thanks to Montessori Mama, who has given me the Kreativ Blogger award!!
You know, it feels kinda good. I needed the boost — thanks again, MM. Coming from one of the most creative of all bloggers I know, this award means a lot!
Now, on to the rules:
– List six things that inspire my creativity
– Pass the award on to 6 more kreativ bloggers
– Link back to the person who gave you the award
– Link to the people you are passing it on to and leave them a comment to let them know.
so…
SIX things that inspire my creativity:
- family night — We decided to rotate the responsibility to each family member each week to choose an activity for Friday night that the whole family would enjoy. Last time that it was my turn, I chose painting, and we had a marvelous time just hanging out and painting together. Never done such a thing together ALL three of us at the same time. Cool!
- Christmas — Something about that holiday brings out my creative side. I relish the chance to make things beautiful, to use my hands to create something new out of something old (ornaments, table decorations, handmade cards….)
- teaching a text that students seem to find boring — Ah, I love that challenge! That’s when I revert to drawing crazy pictures on the board, jumping on top of furniture to act out a concept, bringing in wigs and hats for students to stage an impromptu dramatization of that boring 18th century poem, etc.
- dinner parties — I know you aren’t really “supposed” to make up new recipes when you have company coming, but I love to get creative in the kitchen for my friends. Almost always there’s enough delicious food (if I do say so myself) in the meal to make up for anything borderline. Even the flops are food for funny stories later on. 🙂
- scrapbooking — Okay, I admit it. I actually like doing this activity. I haven’t been able to work on anything for years, but I love how it is both a creative (making something new) and retro- and intro-spective activity. I need to find a way to do this craft again, as it gives me much pleasure both in the doing and in the viewing later.
- Grandma’a life — I find my beloved grandma to be incredibly inspiring. Writing her book is one of the most meaningful things I have undertaken in my life and one of the hardest.
Now, on to listing SIX more kreativ bloggers:
The Sruggling Writer is a wonderfully creative guy — I like how he just keeps on writing despite being busy with work and his young family. I’ve seen a noticable change in the quality of his writing, too, clearly proving that practice makes perfect. Paul, you’re awesome!
I read Kitty’s delightful blog The Show Must Go On almost every day. She is witty and hilarious and kind. Check her out! But bonus…she is also a gifted photographer and has another blog The Cuckoo’s Nest filled with interesting pixs. This gal can do anything. She even turned me on to cooking cabbage (yup, Kitty, I finally bit the bullet and cooked that thing in the bottom of my fridge — delicious! Who knew?)
Ginny over at Praying to Darwin is a crack up. Always makes me LOL when I read of her and her family’s escapades in the great white north of Canada. I’ve actually snorted with laughter when reading her before. Thanks, Ginny, for cheering my day!
I love handmade paper products (books, cards, etc.), and I really admire Diane Aldred’s work, often showcased on her blog Much of a Muchness. She has a real knack for choosing just the right design. She’s also a good writer, and despite my jealousy over her exciting travels, I’m nominating her as well.
I don’t recall exactly how I first found Katie Hoffman’s blog Paint Fumes, but I have enjoyed visiting it and viewing her paintings for a long time now. I always find something worthwhile to contemplate there, and I’ve enjoyed learning more about the art wold from her interesting written posts, as well.
When I first began blogging a year and a half ago, I was searching the blogosphere using the keyword “grief” and came across Linda’s mysteroriley, a “blog I never wanted to write.” What strikes me so much about this blog is Linda’s courage and the strength of her creative energy in the face of the painful loss of her 20-year-old son. Linda, I admire you both as a writer and as a human being. You inspire me!
So, there you have it folks! And I want to encourage everyone to visit Montessori Mama‘s site, too. She is a gifted artist, teacher, and a great gal. Thanks!
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