December 2005 Newsletter
A Ho-Ho-Whole 2006 Calendar Download
“It is possible to run around this month and still find joy within
your spirit as you prepare for the holidays, and it is possible to carry
this joy over from the holidaymaking throughout the rest of the year.” — Karen
A. Dahlman, Get
into the Holiday Spirit — Finding True Joy!
IN THIS ISSUE
- December 2005 Journal
- What’s New @ the CP
- Inspiring Success Stories
DECEMBER 2005 JOURNAL by Chris Dunmire
Creativity
Portal’s FREE
Printable 2006 Quote-of-the-Month Calendar
A Creativity Portal tradition continues this year with our new 2006 complimentary
Quote-of-the-Month calendar. The calendar features 12 different creativity-inspiring
quotes straight from articles published on our Web site in 2005, and is available
to our visitors in a PDF format to download and print right now.
==> Get
your FREE 2006 calendar here
Chris Dunmire
Publisher, Creativity Portal
WHAT’S NEW @ THE CP
Classic
Runner Sled Ornament Project
By Chris Dunmire
Remember those Secret Santa Workshops? With
a little imagination and creativity, you can make your own nifty classic "Flyer" runner
sled ornaments for your Christmas tree or for 'gifting' away!
Bring
Creativity and Spirituality Together for the Holidays
By Molly J. Anderson-Childers
As we approach the holiday season, I find myself
seeking a greater truth than Christmas trees and Christmas presents; something
to believe in that doesn’t
involve Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer cavorting with the elves
in a North Pole toy workshop.
Keeping
a Journal to Help Yourself Write Well
By Sheila Bender
As a writer, I often use my journal to play around with
strategies I pick up from other writers' work or with strategies I invent to
get myself writing. Playing around with the strategies, in combination with observing
the "show
don't tell rule", I find my journal writing becomes valuable writing practice.
Interview
with Author/Actress Fannie Flagg
By Nancy Mills
Fannie's life has been an amazing adventure of guts, determination,
and vision. Yes, her books have been on the New York Times bestseller list;
she has starred on Broadway; been nominated for both the Academy and Writers
Guild of America Awards; and won the Scripters Award — but she has also
had to battle many demons in her life — from dyslexia to depression to
hypochondria.
The
7 Secrets of Big Picture Thinkers
By Nancy Marmolejo
From CEOs and independent professionals, to work at home
moms and entrepreneurs, Big Picture Thinkers inspire others and lead the way
in their fields. Without their visionary insights and actions, our world would
be lacking in innovation, new ideas, and fresh approaches.
Connect
with Other Artists
By Linda Dessau
There's no reason to feel different when there's a whole
creative community out there. This article explores the many reasons to reach
out and connect with other artists.
The
Value of a Writing Buddy
By B Rutherford Benjamin
Live in a small town? Need to find a sounding board
for your writing? Need to find a group that suits you? A Writing Buddy might
just be the person for you!
INSPIRING SUCCESS STORIES
Violette's
Whimsical Art
By Violette
"If you build it, they will come." Violette's own "Field
of Dreams" story began with a solo road trip to the states and a showcase
spot on the TV show "Weird Homes."
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