by Margaret | May 27, 2014 | creativity, writing life
The pendulum has been swinging both ways in the conversation about creative work in recent years. There are many people trying to figure out how to do less, simplify their lives, and create a sustainable pace of life for themselves. I believe in this mission. There...
by Margaret | May 25, 2014 | language
This was an excellent find from over on Twitter: 10 Slang Phrases That Perfectly Sum Up Their Era My favorites were the original hipster, described as being “The White Negro” by Norman Mailer in 1957, which I think may be illuminating to the strange beings...
by Margaret | May 22, 2014 | creativity
Have you heard of Eudora Welty? She seems to be a favorite writer for other writers to use as an example, with her quirky beliefs, spunk and spirit, and fascinating creative process. At least, this is what I’ve seen of her. I have not read any of her work, but I...
by Margaret | May 21, 2014 | process
Another gem of a thought from On Looking: In the book, author Alexandra Horowitz’s lettered friend Paul Shaw dates a building in Manhattan based on the typography it exhibits, and does a pretty good job of it, according to the newspaper archives. They reveal...