Monthly Archive: July 2007

Jul
20

Why do anything . . .

I think about creativity, and why we might be here, and how the two are related. I think about flow, of bending time, of being completely engaged and engrossed. I think about self, about selfish acts of creation or expression. I think of losing myself in acts of passion. I think about motivation. And I …

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Jul
19

The fast track to fun (on a dirt driveway).

track

Remember the joys of childhood? Of uninhimited creation? Of starting with nothing but an idea? And creating something wonderful?

Jul
13

How To Stop Traffic With Your Garage Sale Signs.

Markers

From a consumer’s perspective, a garage sale is a great way to save money. Over the years, we’ve easily saved thousands of dollars on clothes and children’s books and toys. Hosting a garage sale yourself is a great way to earn some extra cash. It’s not uncommon for a good sale to rake in anywhere …

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Jul
05

Trash, art, or creative gardening?

Junk tree 1

Remember when I mentioned some examples of our brand of small town quirk? If not, take a look at these posts to see just how much we value choices and ducks around here. Anyway, this yard downtown takes the cake. I really should have explored a bit more and taken a few more pictures. The …

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