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What helps you be creative?

Posted on Jul 24th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

     Acceptance helps me to be creative.  Acceptance of the fact that my creativity is my own.  It is not perfect.  There is a learning curve.  I try, succeed and then improve upon my previous... More »

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What new ideas are bubbling in you these days?

Posted on Jun 9th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

     Exciting and creative new ways to teach science to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are churning within me!  The students had a "greenhorn" for a teacher this year.  Yes, we've all been there, and I... More »

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What color is today?

Posted on May 8th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

Red, Red, Red!       Spicy and caliente! That's what color today is.       Today is a visit to NYC... it's fast paced, interesting and exciting.  It's red, like the matador's cape.  Red is mingling with... More »

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Creative Connections

Posted on Apr 9th, 2009 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

This idea started with Martha.  You can read the original text in her blog Connecting Creatively .  I have decided to play along, and in turn, I am paying it forward by making my own... More »

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What's your favorite form of creative expression?

Posted on Nov 24th, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

Pysanky - the art of designing Ukrainian Easter Eggs.  They're not just for Easter anymore!  I just prepared four eggs last night, and I will design them tonight.  It's that time of the year again,... More »

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What are you working on?

Posted on Oct 24th, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

     I'm working on a home-improvement project of my soul.  It's a lengthy project, but I've got the time.  Sometimes I don't like what I see and that's hard.  It's a task that requires me... More »

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What is the role of art in the world?

Posted on Jul 1st, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

Art… it allows the soul to resonate. It allows us to feel at a different level – it touches the deepest parts of us. Art allows everyone to feel. Art doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t know... More »

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What sets off your creativity?

Posted on Jun 9th, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

Almost anything and everything!  Nature, a smile, musings, a conversation, observations...  I love it when creativity flows.

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What is the best use of your imagination?

Posted on Jun 4th, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

When it's overactive!  :-)

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When do you do your best thinking?

Posted on May 25th, 2008 by Susan #1 : Balanced Susan #1

I do part of my best thinking when I'm in the shower.  Then environment is so soothing to me.  It's quiet and I'm alone.  I take the time to slow down and really think about... More »

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