tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post2301305967174980674..comments2024-03-14T22:42:39.933-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: Inviting Your Creative Self On A DateEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50404149073212902512015-06-12T00:04:29.463-04:002015-06-12T00:04:29.463-04:00Thanks for mentioning it, Cathy. I didn't know...Thanks for mentioning it, Cathy. I didn't know she had written one with that focus. I'll check it out. S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-31007212337356183102015-06-05T12:38:39.219-04:002015-06-05T12:38:39.219-04:00I can't imagine a more spark-prone setting tha...I can't imagine a more spark-prone setting than the NC mountains, Andrea. I feel creative just thinking about it. We should all go shopping together one day and compare notes. Now that would be a hoot! ha! Thanks so much for taking the time to share. It was great seeing you at Blue Ridge. Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27552598280257009672015-06-05T11:47:38.187-04:002015-06-05T11:47:38.187-04:00Great post, Cathy. Thanks for reminding us it'...Great post, Cathy. Thanks for reminding us it's okay to take time to spark our creativity. My best times are found on my front porch with a view of the NC mountains. I don't particularly like going to a mall but when I do, I get lots of ideas about characterization from people-watching. It can be a hoot! :)Andrea Merrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886398056031430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-54108182775499216352015-06-05T11:21:55.966-04:002015-06-05T11:21:55.966-04:00It's nice meeting you here, Patricia. Your mor...It's nice meeting you here, Patricia. Your mornings sound lovely. It's true, isn't it? Sometimes our busiest days are also our most inefficient. Enjoy your deck time and the refilling of your pond this summer. What a blessing! Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-57498178979321104842015-06-05T11:19:52.432-04:002015-06-05T11:19:52.432-04:00Hi Kim! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm re...Hi Kim! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm reading it through for a second time now. The excerpts shared in my blog series were taken from a Kindle book she wrote focusing on the Artist Dates. I think you would love it, too! Blessings from the Upstate. Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-27202311528530973672015-06-05T11:17:56.540-04:002015-06-05T11:17:56.540-04:00Carolyn, you are one of the most creative people I...Carolyn, you are one of the most creative people I know. I think the key words in your post are "give ourselves more more days of creative living without guilt." Amen! No more guilt. God placed His creativity within us to be explored and enjoyed, all for His ultimate glory. Thanks so much for sharing! Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-86784245764267151952015-06-05T11:15:02.202-04:002015-06-05T11:15:02.202-04:00Hi Ane! It was nice seeing you at Blue Ridge this ...Hi Ane! It was nice seeing you at Blue Ridge this year. Your lake getaway sounds like the perfect place for an artist date. Enjoy! Thanks for sharing. Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-32499872713649540632015-06-05T11:13:37.012-04:002015-06-05T11:13:37.012-04:00Hi Kathy! No permission required. :) I'm findi...Hi Kathy! No permission required. :) I'm finding that guilt can be one of our greatest hindrances to creative energy. Enjoy your delightful pond, park and perusals. They are all a gift from God. Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share. God bless!Cathy Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387472095598640704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-19471340672635427342015-06-05T10:14:50.332-04:002015-06-05T10:14:50.332-04:00Every morning that I am home and weather permittin...Every morning that I am home and weather permitting, I sit on my deck and refill my pond. The days that I'm too busy to take the time are the days nothing get done. Thanks for the reminder.Patricia Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382033674042021556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42739703267884080942015-06-05T10:09:20.176-04:002015-06-05T10:09:20.176-04:00The Artist's Way is my absolute favorite book ...The Artist's Way is my absolute favorite book ever! I've read it over and over, practice it for a while, then put it to one side. I love reminders to get back to it. Thanks, Cathy. S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88764360436543951262015-06-05T08:10:29.746-04:002015-06-05T08:10:29.746-04:00Love the reminder to take time for creative get-aw...Love the reminder to take time for creative get-aways. Spontaneous freedom given dates with me are when I leave all behind and take me on a photo-shoot day. I begin with the adventure with a prayer, "Show me Your beauty, Lord. Also have me take shots today for my needs in future tomorrows. Lead me in this venture of catching Your creative wonders." <br /><br />Thank you, Cathy, for this reminder that we can give ourselves more days of creative living without guilt. Your picture with "You're Invited" is a treasure I've posted on one of my Pinterest boards as an encouraging reminder of today's message. <br /><br />Write on!Carolyn K. Knefelyhttp://www.teacupliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20044052825125856452015-06-05T06:54:22.254-04:002015-06-05T06:54:22.254-04:00I'd go to Lake Lanier. It's about a mile f...I'd go to Lake Lanier. It's about a mile from my house (as the crow flies - 3 miles of curvy road). There are several areas there where I can walk and find a small deserted beach.Southern-fried Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274634359952391833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-42192331433411080562015-06-05T06:43:18.787-04:002015-06-05T06:43:18.787-04:00Thanks for the permission to fill my pond. I oft...Thanks for the permission to fill my pond. I often feel guilty indulging on such dates. The park or just sitting amid birdsong and squirrels about their business in my own backyard is delightful , but heading out to peruse the antique shops and thrift stores is a treasure hunt for story props, costumes, and plot ideas, in addition to artistic exercises in creative ways to reuse or repurposed something. Often little object lessons wrapped around an item pop into my head as an illustration of a biblical principle. Or, a memory is triggered by a vintage whatnot that becomes fodder for writing. Terrific topic!<br />Joy!<br />Kathy Miss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-69680734980356905262015-06-05T06:43:03.130-04:002015-06-05T06:43:03.130-04:00Thanks for the permission to fill my pond. I oft...Thanks for the permission to fill my pond. I often feel guilty indulging on such dates. The park or just sitting amid birdsong and squirrels about their business in my own backyard is delightful , but heading out to peruse the antique shops and thrift stores is a treasure hunt for story props, costumes, and plot ideas, in addition to artistic exercises in creative ways to reuse or repurposed something. Often little object lessons wrapped around an item pop into my head as an illustration of a biblical principle. Or, a memory is triggered by a vintage whatnot that becomes fodder for writing. Terrific topic!<br />Joy!<br />Kathy Miss Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10535864559101763980noreply@blogger.com