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How it Feels to Be Time Blind ⏳
Read more: How it Feels to Be Time Blind ⏳Growing up I had no idea I was time blind. But I was already establishing coping mechanisms. Because I had no internal chronometer to distinguish between 5 minutes and 50 I would prepare for every outing far far in advance and find myself in a state of limbo unable to do anything but wait. This…
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Celebrating an Autism Diagnosis
Read more: Celebrating an Autism DiagnosisI’m an autistic adult and parent of an autistic child. I really recommend framing a diagnosis as a positive milestone and celebrating it as such. We celebrate the anniversary of our diagnosis’ each year and call this our “Neurotype Day.” * * Shout out to my friend Hayley Dunlop for coining this.
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What is a creative ecosystem?
Read more: What is a creative ecosystem?What is a creative ecosystem? When I talk about creative ecosystems what I mean is expanding your concept of creativity beyond the act of making. Every part of your lived experience makes up your creative ecosystem. I developed this metaphor to help me build a healthier creative practice. Each element of a natural ecosystem (sun,…
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Free Sensory Processing Workshop
Read more: Free Sensory Processing WorkshopA neurodiversity affirming approach to support sensory processing differences in people with autism, ADHD & sensory processing differences.
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Studio Tour
Read more: Studio TourIt’s finally here! Click below to watch a tour of my new studio.
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My Year of Making (January Recap)
Read more: My Year of Making (January Recap)When I started my year of making I had intentions for writing weekly updates for my blog or newsletter. Then the month unraveled, our whole family got sick, and I shifted into survival mode. So I’m giving myself some Brownie points for being flexible (not easy for an Autie) and picking up the pieces to…
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My Word for 2021
Read more: My Word for 2021I didn’t choose a word last year. Or the year before that. I’ve been in a metaphorical hibernation since Davy was born. Snug and still even before 2020 locked us all down. These 18 months have been a time of dreaming and ideation. I have had more creative ideas during postpartum than any other time…
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Embracing My Inner Renaissance Soul
Read more: Embracing My Inner Renaissance SoulReflections on a multipassionate creative nature.
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Made with Love… and Buttermilk
Read more: Made with Love… and ButtermilkWe each have our own memories tied to food… The healing properties of Mamaw’s chicken and rice. Standing on the kitchen stool to help make cranberry relish for Thanksgiving. Licking the beaters at Nonnie’s house after making cake. Revisiting a cherished family recipe can be as powerful as stepping into a time machine. Your recipe may be a curry or…
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Yes, Hiatus
Read more: Yes, HiatusRaise your hand if you struggle to make time for yourself. …it may be time for a Yes Hiatus. We can be incredibly hard on ourselves. Our unrealistic expectations of what we can accomplish and what we are responsible for are our worst kryptonite. We have to learn to say no sometimes. Last September I hit a…
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