Now that Easter is out of the way, and with it my main birthday season, I’m turning my attention towards Christmas. I know. Early. We’ve barely got over the last one; we’ve only just started with the longer, warmer days; it’s the midsummer End of Lockdown parties first. But given that what I think of… Continue reading Beginning Christmas Cards
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Creative Inspiration: How to Find It
There’s an Ancient Greek sentiment, from various of the Ancient Greek writers, along the lines of “The Gods help those who help themselves”. I imagine Inspiration and the Muses work in the same way. Don’t sit around waiting for the Muses to show up, or to be struck by a blinding flash of inspiration. Work… Continue reading Creative Inspiration: How to Find It
The Crafter’s Life
Once you begin crafting, it’s very difficult to stop. You start with one craft – in my case, it was cross-stitch – and then you, quite naturally, try another. And another. And before you know it you have supplies for all sorts of crafts scattered all over the place. Or tidily stashed away in boxes,… Continue reading The Crafter’s Life
