Happy Tuesday, friends!
I hope you're all having a great week so far. I'm glad to say that things are starting to slow down a little here after the last couple of weeks filled with birthday celebrations and family visits. We'll be taking a long trip back to my hometown in a few weeks, but until then, I plan on enjoying a little relative peace. ☺
Last Saturday, my friend Keith at Musings of an Unapologetic Dreamer wrote a great post about the tendency of some people to romanticize the past. Reading it made me think of this very short poem by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins. In it, Collins expresses an appreciation for the simpler days of "then," preferring them to the busier, more noise-and-image-packed days of "now." What do you think? As you look back on your life, do you find you have more appreciation for simpler times, or do you prefer life as it is now?
(Read by Billy Collins and animated by Eun-ha Paek of Milky Elephant.)
Wishing you all a fantastic Tuesday. ☺
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
M is for Mural Art
Happy Monday!
Today's inspiration comes from mural art—specifically the work of mural artist Jamie Kerr. I'm not an artist by any means, but I still admire people like Kerr who do have that talent and pursue it. It took Kerr six days to paint the mural in the video below, and I think the result is completely fantastic. Be sure to check out how realistic the people in the finished mural look. They're pretty amazing!
My haiku for today is now up at the Pulitzer Remix site. You can find it here. Many thanks to all of you who have been reading and commenting. I appreciate your support!
Wishing you all a fantastic Monday. ☺
Today's inspiration comes from mural art—specifically the work of mural artist Jamie Kerr. I'm not an artist by any means, but I still admire people like Kerr who do have that talent and pursue it. It took Kerr six days to paint the mural in the video below, and I think the result is completely fantastic. Be sure to check out how realistic the people in the finished mural look. They're pretty amazing!
My haiku for today is now up at the Pulitzer Remix site. You can find it here. Many thanks to all of you who have been reading and commenting. I appreciate your support!
Wishing you all a fantastic Monday. ☺
Friday, April 12, 2013
K is for Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway"
Happy Friday, and welcome to Day "K" of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge!
Today's inspiration comes from Kelly Clarkson and her 2004 hit song, "Breakaway." I don't know much about Clarkson's recent work, but I've always felt inspired by this song about growing up, moving on, and having the courage to follow dreams. Although Clarkson didn't write the song, she has said that she can relate to its story and as a child always felt that there was something else out there for her. In the video—as in real life—we see Clarkson, the first winner of American Idol, following her dream, and I think that's very inspiring. ☺
Lyrics here.
Also, just a reminder that my daily haiku is up at the Pulitzer Remix site. You can find it here. Many thanks to everyone reading and commenting. Your support means so much!
Wishing you all an inspiring Friday. ☺
Today's inspiration comes from Kelly Clarkson and her 2004 hit song, "Breakaway." I don't know much about Clarkson's recent work, but I've always felt inspired by this song about growing up, moving on, and having the courage to follow dreams. Although Clarkson didn't write the song, she has said that she can relate to its story and as a child always felt that there was something else out there for her. In the video—as in real life—we see Clarkson, the first winner of American Idol, following her dream, and I think that's very inspiring. ☺
Lyrics here.
Also, just a reminder that my daily haiku is up at the Pulitzer Remix site. You can find it here. Many thanks to everyone reading and commenting. Your support means so much!
Wishing you all an inspiring Friday. ☺
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