Tag Archives: Creativity

Beginnings

Posted on August 9, 2015 by vanbytheriver

When beginning any creative effort, you will be challenged, even discouraged. This short video might be just what you need. A bit of brilliance in under 2 minutes. From Ira Glass, award winning host and producer of “This American Life”.

Posted in Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Creativity, Ira Glass, Motivation, This American Life | 15 Comments

Napping for Creativity

Posted on August 5, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Can a nap that only lasts a few seconds stimulate creativity ? Both Thomas Edison and Salvador Dali used a technique that might prove it true. There is a statue of Thomas Edison in Fort Myers, Florida that shows him … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Education, Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Creativity, Hypnagogia, Napping, Salvador Dali, Thomas Edison | 42 Comments

Breaking Up With Facebook

Posted on March 10, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Dear WordPress, You have ruined Facebook for me. Someone had to do it. To be honest, I only started on Facebook to keep an eye on my teenage children. It didn’t really work. They were soon off to other social … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Inspiration, Writing | Tagged Anonymity, Christmas Letter, Comments, Creativity, Facebook, Family Bragging, Gratitude, So Many Words, Social Media Breakup, WordPress | 39 Comments

Old Soul

Posted on February 20, 2015 by vanbytheriver

Are you an Old Soul ? Take this quiz to find out. This has shown up frequently on a number of media outlets. Sometimes there are 4 questions, sometimes 14. There are a few common traits that the old souls … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Inspiration, Photography, Writing | Tagged Creativity, Manuel Librodo Photography, Old Soul, Quiz, Reincarnation | 29 Comments

Disney

Posted on December 15, 2014 by vanbytheriver

A model for creativity and imagination. He changed the world. I remember watching him every Sunday night on TV, in glorious black and white. No matter, he always provided the color. He made his fortune; not so much by creating … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Childhood, Family, Inspiration, Memories | Tagged Creativity, Early TV, Magic, The Wonderful World of Disney, Walt Disney | 6 Comments

It’s a Mad World Afterall

Posted on October 2, 2014 by vanbytheriver

“Have i gone mad? I’m afraid so, but let me tell you something, the best people usually are.” ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Much analysis has been done over the Lewis Carroll classic, but as always in great literature, … Continue reading →