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The Chocolate Bark Company

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

Here’s a delightful post by Kay Johnson that will tickle your taste buds: If you are going to be absent from your blog for a while, you really should have a good excuse. Can I just say one word in … Continue reading →

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The Wonders of Travel by Monique Gascon

Posted on January 14, 2011 by

I am pleased and honored to feature Monique Gascon’s amazing and inspirational post about her passion for traveling. Whether you are an avid travel enthusiast or an armchair traveler wanting to see more of the world, you will find this … Continue reading →

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The Pioneer Spirit of Creativity by Feature Writer Jeanne Peterson

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Meet Jeanne Peterson, a pilot, a grandma, a home renovator, and a creative eclectic. I met Jeanne through exploring her intriguing blog http://flyinggma.com/. Jeanne kindly consented to writing a feature post to explain what creativity means to her. So sit back, … Continue reading →

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My Little Asian Beauty returns soon…

Posted on October 22, 2010 by

My daughter will return home soon after working in Seoul, South Korea for over a year. Select this link to read the entire post located on my creativity blog http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=2159 I can barely contain myself at the thought of hugging her once … Continue reading →

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The Bewitching Hour

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

The bewitching hour, I strongly suspect, occurs between 3:00 and 4:00 am because that’s when I’m waking up with all kinds of oddities on my mind.  Read the entire post at http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=2098

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Masquerade mask selected for Norway music festival poster

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

Today is an exciting day for me. One of my masquerade mask photos was used (with permission) by graphic designer Lise Komsvold for a Norway musical festival. Check it out on my recent creativity blog post http://refrainfromtheidentical.com/?p=2080 

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Behind the Masquerade Mask: Developing Creativity in the Dark

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

I believe there are times when we develop creativity in the dark. By this I mean, we give ourselves permission to hide while we explore our identities.     You can read the rest of this post on my creativity blog at … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Masquerade Mask Part I

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

Do you want a fun project to do that expresses your identity exploration? Try making your own masquerade mask. This idea resulted from my most frequently visited post, Self Disclosure. Daily, people find my personal blog through searching for post about masquerade … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Creativity

Posted on July 20, 2010 by

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“Poor Me Pie!” Another recipe to live by…

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

How about another recipe? This one is for all of us who are feeling sorry for ourselves for whatever reason; however, I especially dedicate it to all of us educators bracing for pay cuts.         Before you read any further, here is a disclaimer … Continue reading →

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