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Artist’s Date #16: Unplug
The other day I left home without my cell phone. That shouldn’t have been a problem. After all, I spent the majority of my life without a cell phone. But I also get my e-mail and social media on that … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #15: Visit a writer’s shop
Last weekend I took the ferry to visit Port Townsend and found The Writer’s Workshoppe. It’s a store and meeting place for writers. I haven’t seen anything like it and my family had to drag me out of there. The … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #14: Unplan
I’m one of those people who prefer a plan. I plan out my day and I plan out my story ideas. I’m always asking “What’s the plan?” I knew that not having a plan was a good artist’s date for … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #13: Watching a Movie Marathon
On the day that she died, Nora Ephron’s obituary in the USA Today said she was “one of cinema’s most successful female filmmakers who re-invented the banter-rich romantic comedies of the ’30s and ’40s for the modern era.” With that … Continue reading
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Artist’s Date #12: Fika
I read an article that touted the virtues of fika, a Swedish custom that is essentially a coffee break. From what I read, fika (pronounced “fee-ka”) occurs several times a day. It’s considered a stress reducer because: You take a … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #11: Revisit a tourist attraction
One of the first places I visited when I moved to the Pacific Northwest many years ago was Snoqualmie Falls. This weekend I revisited the national park and I was surprised by how many things I forgot about the experience. … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #10: Watch a Foreign Film
Writing something down is how I learn, remember and communicate. But sometimes I need to get out of that comfort zone and find other ways to convey a thought or emotion. The best way for me is watching a foreign … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #9: Adding flowers in your environment
This month I went really out of my comfort zone and visited the Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley. To give you an idea of how little I know about flowers, I thought the air would be perfumed. Nope. I guess … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #8: Attend a sporting event
Last weekend I went to a roller derby exhibition. I knew I was in for an experience when I paid for my ticket and a tough looking guy stamped my hand “PAST DUE.” Really, dude? Really? I was surprised by … Continue reading
Artist’s Date #7: Walk on a new trail
I wanted to do an artist’s date outdoors, so I decided to take a long walk. I chose a path I haven’t tried along Lake Sammamish and I set a two hour limit. I know a lot of people suggest … Continue reading
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