As my oldest daughter gets her college acceptance letters and emails, I find myself thinking more of their childhood. The following was a result of a small gesture on the part of my son. He held my hand for a minute, supporting me after hearing some bad news. His 15-year-old hand, now as large as mine, joined my hand and I flashed on him as a baby. Just born, wrapping his tiny hand around my index finger, trying to figure out why he was out and how this whole touching thing

cre·a·tiv·i·tyˌ krēāˈtivədē/ noun the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work. synonyms: inventiveness, imagination, innovation, innovativeness, originality, individuality; artistry, inspiration, vision; enterprise, initiative, resourcefulness Why does it sometimes feel so hard to be creative? Maybe the muses are on vacation. Elizabeth Gilbert talks about inspiration and creativity in one of my favorite TED talks. https://www

I was planning to post the "Top 10 Books of All Time" but I keep finding books on these lists that I can't imagine getting through. Middlemarch? I don't know anyone who's ever managed to finish it without wanting to gouge their eyes out with a grapefruit spoon. So, I decided to do my own Top 10 list - at least my Top 10 today . . . 1. 1984 by George Orwell. Particularly timely in this political climate, Orwell creates believable, interesting characters that you care abo