Tag: creative writing

Stop Laughing at Creative Adults

Children are praised for their creativity. (“Of course you can be a ballerina, honey! You’re the best dancer in the world!”) Adults are told not to waste time on creative pursuits. (“Remember when I told you that you could be a ballerina? IT WAS A LIE! There are only room for a handful of ballerinas…
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November 13, 2014 5

Holiday Blues

I’m sipping chaomomile tea as I write this. I wonder whether the taste of chamomile tea is inherently comforting, or whether it just tastes comforting because my mom used to make it for me special whenever I was worried or upset & couldn’t sleep. The holiday season has really been stressing me out this year.…
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December 21, 2013 9