This is such a vibrant, truth-soaked celebration, Clint—thank you for putting language to both the joy and the jaggedness of creative living. I smiled at your party metaphor (BYOB and DIY? So real), and then felt that familiar tug in the chest when the Shouldas, Couldas, and Wouldas crashed the scene. Been there. Might still be hosting them.
I especially loved this: “Creativity isn’t just about making masterpieces. It’s about making space.” Yes. Sometimes that space is tiny—a breath between doubts. Sometimes it’s an entire afternoon that wasn’t claimed by productivity or perfection. For me, it’s often the quiet refusal to abandon something just because I don’t yet know what it wants to become.
So here’s to the fragments, the unfinished, the deeply personal—and to the courage it takes to keep going, even slowly. Even messily. Even now.
Thanks for the invitation. I’m accepting it—with ink-stained hands and an open heart.
Makes sense to me…I've been to quite a few operas and usually love them from a production pov. I’m such a visual guy. If you’re shallow, I’m a drip in the bottom of a barrel. :-p
For most of my adult life I have avoided using must, should, ought to or gotta (in any verb tense) - for myself or others I meet. I take responsibility for my actions and inactions but I am not part of the blame and shame crew. "I am what I am. My own special creation."
I continue learning these lessons. I definitely grew up amongst the “blame and shame” crew. I think my mother was its founder. Or at least an interim president. :-p
So true, Clint! I have had to battle the shouldas so much over the years and people should know the internal mental resistance never stops but we learn strategies to conquer and overcome so we can keep creating. Thanks for this welcome reminder.
You hit the nail on the head: learning strategies to overcome! I’m old enough to know better (by far) but still fall prey to my lizard brain thinking sometimes. Cheers and keep keeping QLP alive and well!
Now, now Clint I'm not a creative BUT I did find lots of members of the LLDC (Liars and Let Down Club) in my past.....does that count 😎😁
Now for today's journey into my interests https://youtu.be/J0ogqBcK9ow?si=GnDgXLTILw4UqGgG. Wow that Clarinetist sure can do the Twist dance (full details of the ensemble is in the descriptions tab) I have a couple of other corkers up my sleeve too that I will drip feed to you. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
This is such a vibrant, truth-soaked celebration, Clint—thank you for putting language to both the joy and the jaggedness of creative living. I smiled at your party metaphor (BYOB and DIY? So real), and then felt that familiar tug in the chest when the Shouldas, Couldas, and Wouldas crashed the scene. Been there. Might still be hosting them.
I especially loved this: “Creativity isn’t just about making masterpieces. It’s about making space.” Yes. Sometimes that space is tiny—a breath between doubts. Sometimes it’s an entire afternoon that wasn’t claimed by productivity or perfection. For me, it’s often the quiet refusal to abandon something just because I don’t yet know what it wants to become.
So here’s to the fragments, the unfinished, the deeply personal—and to the courage it takes to keep going, even slowly. Even messily. Even now.
Thanks for the invitation. I’m accepting it—with ink-stained hands and an open heart.
What a heartfelt, lovely comment, Jay. Appreciate you and look forward to seeing more of your work. Cheers!
Clint, thank you so much. I cherish you.
https://youtu.be/K2snTkaD64U?si=_uvVmXD7OlkD4zJU
Ooooooooh what a Carmen this little vixen is.........
Don’t think I realized how MUCH you enjoy opera. Go, Doug, GO! Cheers
I'm not into opera as such but as my mantra is I like what I like when I hear/see it and this part I likeeeee 😁 I'm shallow I know
Makes sense to me…I've been to quite a few operas and usually love them from a production pov. I’m such a visual guy. If you’re shallow, I’m a drip in the bottom of a barrel. :-p
😲😎👍
https://youtu.be/B3qdhy1LZys?si=7QYC_Ik7nD3Wl2MH
Just to add a touch of. if onlyyyyyy 😎😁😲
Whatta cute little peacock he is. That fan of his isn’t a fan of his. lol
https://youtu.be/ggvgpXgg_jY?si=-pOXB8G1d1iug6Jp an ultimate creative performer Cheers DougT 🇫🇴
Love Ms. Jones. And her hula hoop too! Thanks, Doug. Cheers!!!
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For most of my adult life I have avoided using must, should, ought to or gotta (in any verb tense) - for myself or others I meet. I take responsibility for my actions and inactions but I am not part of the blame and shame crew. "I am what I am. My own special creation."
I continue learning these lessons. I definitely grew up amongst the “blame and shame” crew. I think my mother was its founder. Or at least an interim president. :-p
Thanks Clint 🕯👀😁❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤👍👍
So true, Clint! I have had to battle the shouldas so much over the years and people should know the internal mental resistance never stops but we learn strategies to conquer and overcome so we can keep creating. Thanks for this welcome reminder.
and thanks for the QLP shout out!
You hit the nail on the head: learning strategies to overcome! I’m old enough to know better (by far) but still fall prey to my lizard brain thinking sometimes. Cheers and keep keeping QLP alive and well!
Now, now Clint I'm not a creative BUT I did find lots of members of the LLDC (Liars and Let Down Club) in my past.....does that count 😎😁
Now for today's journey into my interests https://youtu.be/J0ogqBcK9ow?si=GnDgXLTILw4UqGgG. Wow that Clarinetist sure can do the Twist dance (full details of the ensemble is in the descriptions tab) I have a couple of other corkers up my sleeve too that I will drip feed to you. Cheers DougT 🇫🇴🇬🇧
Oh, the LLDC…they count, though I wish they COULD count…cuz most of their bs doesn’t add up. :-p
Fun performance! Thanks for sharing.
📲🧮just to aid their mathematics 😁