Major Life Changes? Don’t Forget Your Art
University changed my life for the better – I became a better person through it, had many amazing experiences, a…
How are Those Resolutions Coming Along?
We’re about a quarter of the way in to 2015. Did you make any New Years’ resolutions? If so, are…
7 Tips to an Enjoyable Journalling Ritual
Journalling can be healing, fun, exciting, or a drag (especially if you set up too many expectations for yourself). If…
Journalling for almost 30 Years and Counting: Now What?
I’ve been journalling for almost three decades and have just as many journals (30 of them). I travel down memory…
How I Wrote Happy Birthday to My Husband, Or: Why I’ll Never Become a Poet
A while back, I promised to re-write a poem from my childhood in which I’d chosen to honour friends. I’d then promised…
My 1st Creative Endeavour for 2015: Making Fresh Pasta
Making fresh pasta has been a dream of mine for about two years. I know it’s not easy when you…
Harness Your Motivation, Even if You Believe It’ll Disappear
We’re about to be inundated with all the tips and tricks of starting New Years’ Resolutions and how to stick…
The Role of Positive Thinking in Creativity
Positive thinking pops up once in awhile in my social media feeds. It seems a new trend is criticizing its usefulness,…
Changes to Canada’s Copyright Laws
In 2012, Canada’s copyright law was updated, including expanding the definition of fair use and providing clearer guidelines for what…
Learning From Others
Perhaps one of my most loathed experiences in my youth was dance workshops, which was a shame, because the opportunities…
