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National Novel Writing Month, 2007
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what: Undercurrents Anthology
speculative fiction/poetry
who: Cape Breton Island writers
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April 16, 2007 |
[-writing, motivation-]
This photo speaks for itself, doesn’t it?
Maybe I chose it because it’s Monday morning, the sun isn’t shining so brightly today and I’m feeling at a lower ebb than I have for a while. It’s so pleasing to be able to write a tide-y blog entry everyday, but some days the ideas don’t flow as well as others.
The thing I love about this image (in addition to maher berro’s great title) is the sense of urgency. That water is coming, coming soon, and nothing can stop it. And, it’s going to alter everything.
“Time and tide wait for no man.” (Alexander Pope)
I think it’s a sign. I have to start working on that novel again. Okay everyone, go, now, today, before the tide washes this moment away. Write (or draw or sculpt) in the sand! If you don’t have a beach nearby (or it’s too darned cold) you can use a journal or computer or mashed potatoes (if you’re into sculpting).
thanks, maher berro, for a lighthearted look at the ephemeral nature of nature, creativity and our lives. ‘bye till tomorrow~
*waves***waves***waves*
Originally published in the original Practically Creative blog, February 2006
also posted in: Inspiration , Writing - technique, craft, tips , Creative Cross-pollination , Motivation , The Original PCQ, 05-06 , Craft , Perception , Process
tags: alter, art, carpe diem, creative, creativity, do, doing, ideas, in the now, light-hearted, now, photo, practical, sand, seize the moment, self, spontaneity, surf, tide, time, today, water, waves, way, work, writing
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Results of our previous poll
What is your biggest creativity problem?too many projects at once can't get in the groove not enough time everything else takes priority self-doubts
other ['not enough talent']27% 20% 20% 15% 15%
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fun picture, good reminder!
I can smell the salt and see the tide about to change everything in a moment’s notice
This pic takes me back to 1990, when my grand daughter, five at the time, wrote her name in the sand in big letters,”KNICOLE.” I am so glad I captured that on camera. It is one of my most treasured memories of precious time spent with her. Just like your photo, time has washed away the letters but not the memory.