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NewZine Archives : 2009 : December 21 Issue – Run, run, as fast as you can...
Creativity Portal NewZine - News and Creativity Magazine
December 21, 2009  |  Run, run, as fast as you can...
Quoteworthy
“There is a spiritual universal, found in every religious practice. Simply stated: Beginnings are perfect.” — Dave Duggins, On Starting...Shall We Begin?
In This Issue
Thank you to our
January 365 Pictures collaborators!
December 21, 2009 Journal
A CrEative Gingerbread House Making Story (Humor)

It was supposed to be an afternoon of simple, creative gingerbread house making fun. It turned into a sugar-laden binge of crumbling proportions, and a fairy-tale nightmare for two particular cookies eaten out of house...and home. Read Story »
Printable 2010 Calendar — CD Jewel Case Display Size Added!
January is only days away, so please help yourself to my flowery 12-month 2010 calendar, with year-round thought-provoking sentiments around love, beauty, wonder, and creativity. I've created a smaller, second version of the calendar to fit into a CD jewel case for desktop and shelf display. Enjoy!
Diana RiveraIntroducing Diana Rivera
I'm pleased to introduce Diana Rivera as our newest Author Series contributor. Diana teaches the art of Drama to children, arts integration to teachers and creative empowerment/success to individuals in the creative industry as a Creative Empowerment Coach. She also develops original content for children’s TV, children's books, and professionally for the theatre. Read more at her blog Creative Empowerment Coaching.

If you enjoyed Diana's first article from November, The Transformative Wisdom of Sand you're sure to enjoy her follow-up: How 'Rage' Grew from 'The Tango Lesson'. Welcome, Diana!

Chris Dunmire
Chris Dunmire
Creative Director & Publisher
Creativity-Portal.com
Monthly Columns & Featured Series
Love of The Craft
On Starting...Shall We Begin?

Forgive me for stating the obvious: We all hate starting something new. It's scary. We don't know what's going to happen. We pressure ourselves. We want our work to be good — even great.
Spotlight Book Excerpt
Excerpt: Stubborn is Good

Are we, as artists, stubborn enough in our studios? Do we show up at our studio at the appointed time, every time? Are we 100% committed to sweat out the tough times. laugh at the disasters, be immune to what others might think and work, work, work? Are we stubborn enough to know that our early efforts don't count, that it is the being there and the doing that will pay off in the end?
More What's New @ the CP
Photo Prompts: Need a Creative Spark? Take the Color Challenge

What would it be like to focus on a single color from a photographic standpoint? What color might you choose?

Beyond Expertise: When Writing from Your Life Is the Gift of Gifts

It is easy, in one sense, to be the expert. You give pointers, you give lists, you give numbered lists; you give the impression that what you are an expert in came easily, and never roughed you up, never rolled you in the dirt of unknowing, so that you came to know what you know from true experience.

Creatives: Transform or Perish

Those who know tell us that by 2020, 90% of all retail sales will be either on the Internet or influenced by it

Fireplace Decor: Creative Ways to Decorate the Mantel and Hearth

Creative ideas for decorating a fireplace mantel and hearth and transforming your fireplace into an extraordinary focal point.
Plus: Unique Ways to Decorate Master Bedroom Walls

How 'Rage' Grew from 'The Tango Lesson'

Does time really make a difference when you’re called to do a project?

How to Rise Above Challenging Circumstances

What would be the best thing you could do for yourself, right now, given the incredibly uncertain and stressful times you are facing?

Updated Q & A articles
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