Category Archives: Creative Coaching

We all need someone to help us take a look at our goals and inspire us to take the needed actions to get there. I like to get the right people talking and find opportunities for creatives to expand their audiences and push themselves out of their comfort zones.

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the state of the world, culture, democracy..blah blah blah. However, after very little thought…I’m not doing that. No one is waiting on my thoughts or opinions. I’m quite certain (roughy 100%) that my adult children would agree.

Instead, I’m posting art I’ve never shared. Here you go…

A tractor faces a pirate ship with a seagal above. It is dreamlike.
A whale tale and a pirate ship are visible in a 1950s looking bathtub.
A toy figurine of a cowboy or ranger stands in front of a textured wall with abstract shapes, possibly representing bubbles or organic forms, with a faint outline of a child in the background.
Blurred view of a dimly lit road at night with light streaks from moving vehicles.
A blurred image featuring a spectrum of colors resembling a subtle rainbow, set against a soft, indistinct background.
Interior of an old room with weathered wooden walls, featuring a vintage couch with a quilted seat and two wooden side tables.
An interior view featuring a wooden wall with peeling paint, showcasing three chairs: a vintage wooden chair on the left, a central ornate chair with a maroon seat, and a simpler wooden chair on the right.
An artistic overlay of tree branches on an X-ray image of a human pelvis and spine.
A close-up of a wilted Echinacea flower with dried petals and a spherical, spiky center.
A wilted flower with a brown center and dried petals resting on a red table, accompanied by a green leaf.
Abstract illustration titled 'Ruler' featuring three red circles on pointed yellow shapes, with green rectangles beneath them.
An illustration of a hammer poised above a nail with the word 'EVERYMAN' prominently displayed above.
An artistic image of a faded photograph with abstract paint strokes overlaying a face. The text notes that it's a representation of 'My Mom' with a date of 1/19/01.
An abstract sculpture made from layered and stitched fabric, showcasing textures of light-colored leather and frayed edges against a black background.
Close-up view of a fabric featuring intricate textile patterns with varying textures and colors, including dark blue and beige sections.
Close-up view of a cracked asphalt road with a yellow directional arrow on the surface, surrounded by bare trees and an overcast sky.

“. . .Looking forward to things is half the pleasure of them.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

sometimes it’s hard to keep the thread…

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Illustration of chaotic thoughts with phrases like 'incoming texts', 'potential spam calls', 'email', and 'BREAKING NEWS' in a scribbled style.

Information moves at a speed my younger self couldn’t possibly have imagined. How do I want my nearly 60-year-old psyche to respond to the constant information thrown at me in modern life?

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” —Ferris Bueller

Yesterday, I took some time to look back at my week and sift through the endless noise. I want to give more care to the significant threads of my life. I took time to assess what distracted me, activated my curiosity, or grabbed my heart. This was a worthwhile exercise…something I want to keep up.

A close-up image of tangled threads in various colors, resting on a textured surface.

Last week, I celebrated a friend’s 60th birthday, and a heartbroken friend lost her mother. I had a long conversation with a friend in challenging circumstances and made her laugh. My great-grand nephew turned six. I hosted an Easter lunch filled with love, laughs and a discussion about life’s mysteries and the power of intuition. These events deserve some memory savoring.

I also learned the term—DREAMSTORMING…interpret as you wish or need.

A scenic autumn pathway lined with colorful fall foliage, featuring vibrant red and orange leaves among green trees. The image also includes a decorative textile with floral embroidery on the right side.
A vintage sepia-toned composite image featuring a sailing ship at sea on the left and a historical street scene with a church steeple on the right.

The ARTEMIS II Crew and their trip around the moon captured my curiosity (a big thank you to my daughter, Willa for her insights and research). I shot the photo below as I watched the lunar eclipse on March 3rd.

A nighttime scene featuring a partially illuminated moon in a clear sky, above snowy streets lined with parked vehicles, including an orange car in the foreground and a stop sign visible on the right.

Canadian astronaut, Jeremy Hansen wears a personal patch while in space of the Seven Grandfather Teachings inspired by his relationship with Indigenous communities. I appreciated what his experience brought to the mission. ARTEMIS II returns to earth tonight.


The Seven Grandfather Teachings (Ojibwe/Anishinaabe):

WISDOM (Nibwaakaawin): Represented by the Beaver. To cherish knowledge is to know Wisdom.

LOVE (Zaagidiwin): Represented by the Eagle. To know love is to know peace.

RESPECT (Minaadendamowin): Represented by the Buffalo. To honor all creation is to have respect.

BRAVERY (Aakode’ewin): Represented by the Bear. The bear provides the courage to face life’s challenges.

HONESTY (Gwayakwaadiziwin): Represented by the Raven. To do something with honesty is to be truthful with oneself and others.

HUMILITY (Dbaadendiziwin): Represented by the Wolf. To think of yourself as equal to everyone else.

TRUTH (Debwewin): Represented by the Turtle. To know truth is to know and understand all of these teachings.

NOTE: The patch was designed specifically for him by Anishinaabe artist Henry Guimond of Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/09/artemis-ii-astronaut-carries-indigenous-wisdom-to-the-moon

What events deserve some memory savoring for you?