Category Archives: Inspiration

Do the Thing

Posted on November 24, 2014 by yes1and

“You do it because the doing of it is the thing. The doing is the thing. The talking and worrying and thinking is not the thing. This is what I know.” — Amy Poehler, Yes Please. I didn’t write these … Continue reading →

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“Never miss a chance to use the restroom,” and other things my grandparents taught me

Posted on January 12, 2014 by yes1and

Never miss a chance to use the restroom. Don’t eat in the same genre of restaurant twice in one day. Stay curious. Fight for what’s important. Make art. Respect the individuality of your offspring. Sometimes a weed is really a … Continue reading →

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(Fight Procrastination Day), or: The road to hell is paved with lettuce.

Posted on September 3, 2013 by yes1and

Oh Lettuce, you tempter. I have such good intentions for you: crisp salads, savory BLT sandwiches, fresh wraps and bright garnishes. But, alas, there you are, sitting in the fridge withering along with my good intentions. Worse yet, dear Lettuce, … Continue reading →

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Can’t find your creativity? Try cleaning up.

Posted on August 5, 2013 by yes1and

There’s an old saying: If you can’t find something, tidy up. I recently discovered that this wisdom applies to creativity as much as it does to finding lost keys. There’s something about clearing out, sorting, and organizing that nudges my … Continue reading →

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Feeling creatively stuck? Stop “should-ing” on yourself.

Posted on June 16, 2013 by yes1and

It’s time to give your inner artist permission say, “to hell with what anyone else thinks” and dive right into your own brand of crazy. When you let go of the “shoulds” and “supposed to bes”, anything might happen: and that’s … Continue reading →

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