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Month: July 2011

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Creativity

July 18, 2011

What is creativity? To me, a creative life is meaningful and I wouldn’t exist without it. And in my mind, everyone is creative in some way because it’s a form of expression.

But how do we define it? A limited definition of creativity would prevent many people from appreciating their own potential. It isn’t about the Arts. You don’t have to paint, draw, write or play a musical instrument.

So, what does a person need to pursue a creative life, and why do we need it? I think that an open and curious mind is all you need. And to be creative, or innovative, in the current economic climate equals survival.

 


Newsletter

July 6, 2011

Hello world, again. It was our intention to start a writing newsletter this week. Actually last week, on July 1. But sometimes life has other ideas and Les is stuck in hospital because a driver needs glasses, or a new brain. We still endeavor to bring you writerly stuff but things are on ‘pause’ just at this moment.

We are starting our ten week workshop sessions in August, so that’s something to look forward to. Something to get the brain going.


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Monday Mystery has risen from the dead, just in ti Monday Mystery has risen from the dead, just in time for the spooky season! Solve the cryptic crossword clues to reveal the name of a famous book 🔍🕵️‍♀️
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Such a nice afternoon at Busybird HQ celebrating t Such a nice afternoon at Busybird HQ celebrating the launch of Michele Finey’s new book, ASTROLOGY FOR STORYTELLERS.
Michele is a member of Blaise’s writing group, THE MUDDIES, so it’s nice that the Busybird/Muddies connection still continues today.
Michele, it was a nice afternoon launching your book and talking about the old days with some familiar faces.
Congratulations, @celestial_author_michele, from the whole team here at Busybird! 🙂
Oscar just stretching his ears in preparation for Oscar just stretching his ears in preparation for the weekend.
(Credit: our former intern, Alison.)
Thank you to everybody who came to Open Mic Night Thank you to everybody who came to Open Mic Night last night. It was a fantastic night full of lots of great poems, stories, and songs.
Did anybody leave this behind?
The coat, that is — not the spider who’s made it her home.
Tonight, 7.00pm, it's OPEN MIC NIGHT! If you'd li Tonight, 7.00pm, it's OPEN MIC NIGHT!
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Tonight, 7.00pm Wednesday, 15th October!
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