Tag Archives: creativity

love what you love

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about this phrase: “Love what you love.” I’ve been thinking about how it’s something I’ve really learned as a result of putting myself out there, both in writing this blog, and in following my … Continue reading →

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there it was

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

Yesterday I didn’t write a blog post. This came about because of a combination of not having the time, and also not having anything in particular that I wanted to say. Sometimes I just* feel like wanting to be quiet, on … Continue reading →

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four new goals

Posted on July 7, 2014 by

It’s past the middle of the year now and I’m ready to ditch my first four simple goals and call them done. And, I’m ready to make four new goals! First, an catch-up and an update: Catch-up: This is the post … Continue reading →

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Tell me, tell me: crowdsourcing on creativity

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Next week (March 25-27), the Cape Breton Centre of Craft and Design is putting on a rad conference in Sydney. (Click here to read my blog post from last week about why conferences are important to take the time to attend, … Continue reading →

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Local tunes: Colette Deveaux

Posted on September 28, 2012 by

For a sweet, low-key Friday, please do enjoy this sweet, low-key music video by Sydney singer-songwriter Colette Deveaux. Videography by the incomparable, imaginative and clever Jenni Welsh. Colette’s voice is haunting, yet sweet, and soothing. Don’t you find? Colette is … Continue reading →

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Q+A with Carmel Mikol

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Q+A is a regular feature now on Dream Big Cape Breton. These are interviews done over the Internet, via email or Facebook. I send someone 10 questions, then they write back their responses! It’s quicker than an in-person interview, and … Continue reading →

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On Intuition, Creativity and Following a Hunch

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I’m constantly amazed at the creative process. At how you have to let go (of expectations, of your own plans) in order to let the universe (or God or whatever you call the forces beyond humans) do its part. Because, … Continue reading →

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