Illustrated Life
Creativity Matters Podcast (CMP)
Episode 239: Sweet Spot
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Episode 239: Sweet Spot

My noisy house, a Holiday Inn pen, a book of lists, and thoughts on the sweet spot.
Episode 239: Sweet Spot

Above: one of my nightly drawings, an exploration in ballpoint, based on a photo at Sktchy. This is, indeed, “the” pen mentioned in this show. Curious? Tune in for a funny ballpoint story.

Episode 239 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast

In this episode of the CMP,  my noisy house, a Holiday Inn pen, a book of lists, and thoughts on the sweet spot.

The Flow of Episode 239 (and relevant links):

  • Mad World while watching Sense 8

  • Mad World also made an appearance in Episode 222

  • Fidget Cube (original)

  • Fidget Spinner (our favorite seller)

  • Ballpoint drawings (or drawing with ballpoint –> this is the topic of the next two shows as well)

  • Holiday Inn pen (the irony)

  • Station Eleven (lingers in my head)

  • Recognize the sweet spot

  • We Let Work Define Us. Why Not Play?

  • Life Lists for Teens: Tips, Steps, Hints, and How-Tos for Growing Up, Getting Along, Learning, and Having Fun (by Pamela Espeland) (it’s old but well worth a look)

  • 100 words every high school graduate should know list

  • ICAD (Index-Card-a-Day) starts June 1

  • ICAD-talk: Epsisode 238

  • ICAD on the CMP

  • Music: Josh Woodward – “I’m Letting Go”

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Illustrated Life
Creativity Matters Podcast (CMP)
Remember that creativity matters - in whatever form it takes for you. That's the guiding premise of the CMP - Creativity Matters. The CMP is a podcast dedicated to nurturing and nourishing the creative process, to recognizing the need for making space for our creative selves, and to finding time... in the midst of busy lives. The CMP reflects the ins and outs of one person's creative journey in hopes that you will find footholds of similarity and inspiration to help you map, chart, and embrace your own journey. Frequent topics of discussion include: sketching, drawing, art journaling, bullet journaling, collage, index cards, book reviews, recordkeeping, data, documentation, and writing. Remember that creativity matters - in whatever form it takes for you.