[Inspiration Point]

Steven Johnson has a great white board animation that describes his view of where good ideas come from.  He suggests that though the internet has distracted us, it has also given us many more ways of connecting with people which

Today’s inspiration point is from Lewis Carroll: When you are describing, A shape, or sound, or tint; Don’t state the matter plainly, But put it in a hint; And learn to look at all things, With a sort of mental

Today’s Inspiration Point comes from Beethoven, Recommend virtue to your children; it alone, not money, can make them happy. I speak from experience.

My Master’s Thesis was a symphonic band piece entitled, Pursuing the Wonder. In this piece, I wanted to musically portray the quest for childlike wonder that each of us need to truly appreciate and enjoy life.  The concept for the

Laura Ingalls Wilder was born on this day in 1867.  She was a remarkable girl and woman and thousands of children are indebted to her for writing her family’s story down.  She is one of the pioneer women who inspired

Everything you do, everywhere you go, you can gather ideas.  Train yourself to keep your eyes and ears open at all times.  Tune in your sense of smell, your sense of taste.  Keep all your sense acute and listening.  Write

I’m sure I am not the only creative who has had a great idea, told myself that I would remember it for later, promptly forgot it, and then bemoaned the fact that I did not take time to write it

When you have finished a real effort of a major book [or music], you cannot start a major book the next day.  At least you cannot start more than the first few pages.  I usually make a start and then