Dear Creative Community,
Happy Winter!
In our common calendar, the new year begins in winter. It is a time of cozying up and hunkering down. It is a time to pause and recharge.
I identify with Leo Lionni’s story, Frederick, about a mouse collecting colorful pictures and poems to sustain the community through winter’s cold, dark days. I am reflecting on the colorful moments of the past few months.
Frederick, by Leo Lionni
Like Frederick and his appreciation of the world’s beautiful, natural colors, I cherished the serendipitous sighting of the Northern Lights in Westhampton. With OOOs and AHHHs my family drove to the darkest field to view the gorgeous lights.
I also savored teaching a watercolor workshop to a group of local creatives as we explored the colors of pressed fall leaves on a snow day in December.
I celebrated my critique partner and friend, Carol Munro, at her book launch party. Check out this beautiful story of enduring commitment. Springtime Storks is a gorgeous story that gives us a peak into spring.
Let us do as Frederick does.
What colorful memories sustain you in the winter months?
What colorful thoughts do you have for the coming spring?
Be Creative,
Mary