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in the cocoon
Life surprised me. I came downstairs this morning to find a little yellow and blue moth flittering around my kitchen light fixture. Instead of worrying which one of my favorite wool sweaters she must have ruined before her re-birth, I … Continue reading
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Can’t write it if I don’t feel it.
This is a list. I don’t feel like much of a writer anymore. I don’t know what to blog when not acting like a giant firehose of personal experience on the internet. My novel is a romantic comedy, because I … Continue reading
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Creative process meets information she can’t ignore
Oh, dear readers! How I have neglected you and this lonely dusty blog! I would apologize, but . . . do I really need to? Whether or not I’m typing here doesn’t improve your digestion or bring a luminous quality to your … Continue reading
Inspirational Quote Manifesto.
I am a huge fan of reading artistic inspiration by Julia Cameron, poetic inspiration by Rumi, watching the Ira Glass video over and over again, and digging every little thing about excellence ever quoted by Aristotle. Finding the right inspirational … Continue reading
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layered revelations
I started writing a novel this week, because fighting off a nasty virus wasn’t nearly enough entertainment on the day I stayed home to get well. I have no idea how to write a novel, and I’m excited to see … Continue reading
Life of Art interview: Mike Fotis
Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? My name is Mike Fotis. I live in Minneapolis. North Minneapolis to be exact. I am a writer/comedian/improviser. My head is kept dry and my belly is kept full because of … Continue reading
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Life of Art interview: Heather Meyer
Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? I am a playwright and actor and improvisor. I also work with The National Theatre for Children as a production associate creating educational comedy shows that tour around the … Continue reading
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Life of Art interview: Angeline LeLeux-Bajzek
Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? My name is Angeline and I live in Tulsa, which is the place I grew up in and left as soon as I could. 20 years later, I’m back, … Continue reading
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Life of Art interview: Elisa Korenne
Who are you and where is “here” for you right now? I’m a singer-songwriter, storyteller, performer, teaching artist, and writer in rural Minnesota. My bailiwick includes rock/folk/blues music, a multi-genre variety of original songs and stories about oddballs in history (most … Continue reading
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Life of Art interview: John Hayes
Many thanks to everyone who has been keeping up with these Life of Art interviews – just a few left to post! Here is the perspective of musician and poet John Hayes. Who are you and where is “here” for … Continue reading
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