tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post112684775520620500..comments2023-10-10T10:09:48.794-05:00Comments on Letting me be . . . random wondering and philosophy: What's Your Creativity Recipe?"ME" Liz Strausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126912619695079152005-09-16T18:16:00.000-05:002005-09-16T18:16:00.000-05:00Scot,What a cheerful and uplifting comment. You ma...Scot,<BR/>What a cheerful and uplifting comment. You made me laugh with your apartment without a living room comment. Even in that little bit of your writing, I could feel the sense of space and room to think that the second room affords you. You are a rich writer and one who uses his wealth wonderfully.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for adding your insight to the discussion.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126912250465377122005-09-16T18:10:00.000-05:002005-09-16T18:10:00.000-05:00Wow, Liz:This is great advice for a beginning writ...Wow, Liz:<BR/><BR/>This is great advice for a beginning writer, but for a more experienced writer, your post is an affirmation that creativity is proportional to space, both physical and mental. When my son moved to Houston, I first thought I didn't need a two bedroom apartment anymore. But then I discovered that his room, which is the larger of the two, would make a terrific office. And so I converted his room into my "writing space." Sitting at my desk, I can look out the window in front of me, or I can look out the two windows to my left. The light from the afternoon sun pours in and I am inspired. What I discovered is that it's the living room I didn't need, but try and find an apartment like that.<BR/>ScotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126898017231888512005-09-16T14:13:00.000-05:002005-09-16T14:13:00.000-05:00Hi Tanda,Thanks. I'm always glad when when you fin...Hi Tanda,<BR/>Thanks. I'm always glad when when you find something useful. <BR/><BR/>Your strategy of thinking creativity during physical acitivity is a tried and true one--that's why people have so many good ideas while running or in the shower or even sleeping. They have their minds off on other things so their subconscious is free to play with ideas.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126895385997911972005-09-16T13:29:00.000-05:002005-09-16T13:29:00.000-05:00Great post! I'll be printing that one out also.My ...Great post! I'll be printing that one out also.<BR/><BR/>My recipe: I don't write anything down. I assemble details in my brain and spin it around as I'm washing dishes or vaccuming the floors. I have to be doing something physical. <BR/><BR/>I'm thinking that perhaps keeping a little notebook may not be such a bad idea. I always have some free time when I'm sitting in the carpool line at the elementary school...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the extra helps, Liz!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126880596348735652005-09-16T09:23:00.000-05:002005-09-16T09:23:00.000-05:00Hi Popeye,I can see where that would work for you ...Hi Popeye,<BR/>I can see where that would work for you always around and ready to sync your ideas. Makes sense. Efficient too. I'm thinking of getting a machine if I take up a commute I'm looking at--but of course that would be audio.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, I'm straight to the computer for some things. Others seem to flow better with a pencil in my hand.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming back.<BR/>Smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126880378113196252005-09-16T09:19:00.000-05:002005-09-16T09:19:00.000-05:00I've got a Tungsten C Palm Pilot that I put most o...I've got a Tungsten C Palm Pilot that I put most of my ideas in. There's something about this thing I can pull out of my pocket that has a built in key board that helps me move closer to finality than a notebook.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126877280331256932005-09-16T08:28:00.000-05:002005-09-16T08:28:00.000-05:00Hey JenniferYeah, that notebook thing has me smili...Hey Jennifer<BR/>Yeah, that notebook thing has me smiling just to think about it. I've done a lot of writing in a lot of places too. My favorite place away from home is on an 18-hour airplane flight with my headphones. Then I can pretend to be whomever I want to be and the whole world stays away except to feed me and see to my comfort.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126876163253325092005-09-16T08:09:00.000-05:002005-09-16T08:09:00.000-05:00Dear Liz,You have a mistake in your post. I think ...Dear Liz,<BR/>You have a mistake in your post. I think you meant foot stool. <BR/> love Zilla<BR/><BR/>Dear Zilla,<BR/> You are right. Thank you for finding it and for telling me about it. The whole d*mn document disappeared from the end of the quote to the start of the question a the end when I posted last night. <BR/> Thank God the turtle trainer did see that error in ther.<BR/> Love Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126875711216254962005-09-16T08:01:00.000-05:002005-09-16T08:01:00.000-05:00Hey LizI started actually picturing your notebook ...Hey Liz<BR/>I started actually picturing your notebook from your comment. Sounds like something that I's love to carry around with me . . . I wouldn't ever come looking her if it goes missing.<BR/><BR/>What?? I just turned up the music. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you,Liz<BR/>me-Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126871500545164972005-09-16T06:51:00.000-05:002005-09-16T06:51:00.000-05:00I really nice notebook (note the school type) and ...I really nice notebook (note the school type) and a good pen. They are ALWAYS on me. I don't go anywhere without them. I'm constantly pulling out the notebook and making notes of anything and everything that catches my attention.<BR/><BR/>Music or no music...I can write either way. Though usually I love movie soundtracks (instrumental) when I write.<BR/><BR/>Truth be told I can write just about anywhere (the park, the airplane, the library...), but I love my room best. It's there that I know no distractions will come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126868559002238782005-09-16T06:02:00.000-05:002005-09-16T06:02:00.000-05:002 things:A good chair, comfortable clothes, and a ...2 things:<BR/><BR/>A good chair, comfortable clothes, and a foot are important too.<BR/><BR/>A foot? I can't get past wondering how and why a foot figures into creativity. I'm on my first cup of coffee. I hope I figure this out before the pot is consumed.<BR/><BR/>Second reference to turtle training I have read this week!<BR/><BR/>What is UP with that?<BR/><BR/>My pet turtle is beginning to cower in the corner of his aquarium, hoping I don't haul the flaming hoops and cato'nine tails out.<BR/><BR/>Is turtle training some kind of metaphor -- am I that far out of the loop?<BR/><BR/>Very thoughtful post. <BR/><BR/>I should tidy up my creative space :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126864615923107032005-09-16T04:56:00.000-05:002005-09-16T04:56:00.000-05:00Music gets me going. Usually when I'm writing, I l...Music gets me going. Usually when I'm writing, I like to have music without vocals, or least I understand, playing in the background.<BR/><BR/>>> There’s nothing like that new paper feeling to set my mind toward new ideas<BR/><BR/>I agree. The notebook I carry around with me is not just a plain school grade notebook, but one with good white paper, nicely spiral bound and has a nice hard cardboard backing and frontcover. I did take the time to pick the notebook when I was in at the stationary shop. I've also got a good pen to write in it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126851047502820592005-09-16T01:10:00.000-05:002005-09-16T01:10:00.000-05:00Hi Bob,Yes they are truly dangerous vocations. But...Hi Bob,<BR/>Yes they are truly dangerous vocations. But he's an idea guy and that's pretty dangerous too. <BR/><BR/>And none of us are turtle trainers, yet.<BR/><BR/>smiles,<BR/>Liz"ME" Liz Strausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711283307459944821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14775685.post-1126850871685878962005-09-16T01:07:00.000-05:002005-09-16T01:07:00.000-05:00Too bad he's not a poet, painter, novelist, compos...Too bad he's not a poet, painter, novelist, composer, dancer. Those are truly dangerous vocations.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13441809988487585009noreply@blogger.com