My iPhone is a barrier to my creativity. I don’t blame the phone or the world of social media it connects me to. I blame myself. Our smart phones are tools after all. They began as digital Swiss Army knives. Phones that could play music and access email seemed so useful. Today of course, they’re […]
Read MoreRed lights. Long lines. Crowds at the DMV or doctor’s office or restaurant. They’ve always been obstacles to me. In these situations, waiting is the last thing I want to do. I usually reach for my phone (except at the red light) and try to “use” the time. I tell myself I’m multitasking, even when […]
Read MoreThe DIY trend of the past few years (proliferated by Pinterest) likely began with an honest motive: the collective realization that handmade items can be beautiful, meaningful, and ingenious. Or maybe people discovered how fulfilling “making” can be. Yet, the more DIY tutorials I read–from making homemade yogurt to weaving lawn furniture–the more I’ve realized […]
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