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Creative Inspirational Wisdom: From Lullabies to Gap Years

September 8, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Sheila Firestone, Composer, discusses how her grandchildren provide inspiration for her creativity. From the days of their births, to the daily conversations, I do not know exactly ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Trust

September 6, 2017 NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

Elizabeth Sharon Bayou City Branch 2 it’s a relationship with a greenish hue old copper rust through time a penny awash in the sea of hands ole miss Liberty ... Read more

It’s A Creative Business: Eight Steps to Better Profitability

September 1, 2017July 12, 2018 It's a Creative Business, NLAPW

This week, Katie Turner discusses how to put—and keep—your creative business “in the black.” Turning your creative business into a profit-making enterprise can be a great challenge. The balance ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: From Where or What Do You Draw Inspiration?

August 25, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Lois Batchelor Howard personifies poetic inspiration in a rural location. I am blessed or cursed. I don’t know which. Perhaps both. If I describe my living on ... Read more

Poem of the Week: Fifties Girl

August 17, 2017 NLAPW Poem of the Week

by Mary Lou Taylor, Santa Clara County Branch, CA Fifties Girl How did I miss it? I was there heard the music read the papers watched TV Elvis ... Read more

Art of the Week: “Memories Quiet Interlude”

August 14, 2017August 25, 2017 Art of the Week, NLAPW

Dawn Petrill Central Ohio Branch Memories Quiet Interlude 30” x 30” Acrylic and Mixed Medium Memories Quiet Interlude was inspired by a walk with my dog by a ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: Season to Season

August 11, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Sara Etgen-Baker reflects on the inspiration to be found in nature and solitude. When the alarm sounded, I wanted to continue sleeping. Instead, I slid out of ... Read more

Creative Inspirational Wisdom: It’s the Story that Counts!

July 28, 2017July 12, 2018 Creative Inspirational Wisdom, NLAPW

This week, Sarah Byrn Rickman discusses the thrills and challenges of adapting her style for the Young Adult market. With seven books aimed at an adult audience, all focused ... Read more

Poem of the Week: CAGED

July 26, 2017July 25, 2017 NLAPW, NLAPW Poem of the Week

by Jeannie Carlson Member-At-Large, St. Petersburg, Florida Soullessly a sleek and sinewy Striped cat stalks Too small a cage. She paces proud protuberant paws The space of her confinement. Unresigned ... Read more

Art of the Week: Monet’s Garden

July 24, 2017 Art of the Week, NLAPW

Artist: Fran Hall, Marin County Golden Gate Branch Medium: Oil on canvas Title: Monet’s Garden For the last 25 years Fran has lived and painted in Spain, Italy, France and ... Read more

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