The first time I dove into the deep end of the pool it took several minutes of standing on the edge asking my swim instructor one question after another. I wanted to ensure I would know what to do when I dove head first into water. My swimming instructor patiently provided answers and ended them […]
FROM THE QUILL
DIVE IN
WRITING AS RELEASE
My first semester of graduate studies ended and for a minute I panicked. Like full on panicked. I had handed in all my work yet I felt this unsettled feeling in my stomach. I looked at the assignments I had due for my second semester and thought maybe I should get started on them. I […]
FROM THE QUILL
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prose with purpose
Boring title but bear with me. (It was inspired by a speech I read for one of my classes this fall.) FYI this post is probably the hardest post I am ever going to write. So here goes. Walk with me and go easy. As an educator people often have the mistaken impression that schooling […]
FROM THE QUILL
DIVE IN
WRITING AS RELEASE
(Well maybe the truth about my life as a full time artist.) Leave your job they said. Ditch the 9 to 5 they shouted. Work as a full time artist they chanted. You’ll find freedom, contentment and good vibes. Truth be told “they” didn’t say, shout or chant anything. It was all me. Actually come […]
