First drafts are flawed. Napkin sketches. Chicken scratch. And they’re kernels worth folding up and stuffing in a pocket, pinning to a wall, sticking on a mirror. Let’s get some out in the open.
I won’t break if you email or call
It’s me, hi, I’m the widow, it’s me. My husband Bear died last May in tragic circumstances I still can’t wrap my head around. I’m grieving, yes. I’m also here to tell you, tactfully and clearly, that Wordschmidt is open for business. You will not break me if if you get in touch or show me compassion while doing so.
Saying ‘done’ is the hardest part
As creative people, we will always struggle with how to say “done” on certain projects. I share strategies to guide your decision and feel good about it.
I don’t know how to walk here
Pedestrians don’t follow any rules on Oslo sidewalks and paths. That irked me until someone gently explained I was reading it all wrong.
Put down the sticky notes
When we search for the productivity tools that will help us rein in the chaos of our lives, we’re being distracted by shiny objects. The real problem is the chaos and how it’s trained us to react to it.
