It’s time for another edition of The Insecure Writer’s Support Group, founded by Ninja Captain, Alex J. Cavanaugh.
The question for today: What creative activity do you engage in when you're not writing?
It used to be photography. I’ve been a professional photographer since my mid-twenties. I still enjoy taking photos but don’t do it professionally or seriously anymore. (Although it takes every ounce of control to keep from grabbing cell phones at concerts and turning them horizontal. People, what is the ratio of your TV? Record video the same way!)
Now, my creativity is in cooking. And growing my garden. And fermenting and drying! Anything to keep us from eating processed foods. I bake our bread. I cook our beans. I grow sprouts. And herbs. Currently growing winter lettuce. I also make our tea with organic products, including mint I grow myself. Plus I do food boards. My one for our Friday night game night was so much fun.
Another passion is Spanish! I am learning to speak Latino Spanish from a wonderful couple at our church. It’s a once a week meet and we have so much fun. ¿Dónde está el baño? – the most useful sentence you will ever learn. (Where is the bathroom?)
So, with all of that, I am engaged in a lot of creative things!
* * *
Bubba and Squirt’s Mayan Adventure by Sherry Ellis
Now on audio!
Purchase the audio book on:
Audible / Amazon
Now on audio!
Purchase the audio book on:
Audible / Amazon
What creative things do you do?
If you live anywhere near Lumberton, NC, we are having a massive author event at the mall there!
11 comments:
Lol yeah, i wouldn't go as far as have to stop myself, but I roll my eyes at vertical videos at least. Just why haha
You've got a lot of creative pursuits! I need to learn Spanish (definitely on my list). I avoid processed foods, too. :)
That skeleton is cool.
Congratulations to Sherry!
Hi Diane - congratulations to you and your publishing 'empire' ... love the spooky critter above. Spanish ... that phrase I'd need ... but have no skill with languages ... but I totally endorse your healthy thoughts - cheers Hilary
Love the spooky table layout! Photography seems to be a common habit among creatives. As a kid I took pictures everywhere I went, but it was frustrating for my parents who lost count of how many cameras I broke or misplaced. At concerts, I just want to snatch phones out of hands full stop though. Enjoy the moment!
Your creativity is definitely delicious! And I think you've discovered how to stretch time! I don't know how you do all that you do. I admire you.
I love cooking and gardening too. I love that you make your own tea!
¡Hola, amiga! Hablo un poco Espanol, pero estoy sin practicar. Quiero mejorar mis habilidades lingüísticas. Espero que estés teniendo un buen día.
My daughter and I have been pushing to learn Spanish for the past couple of years. We're going on a trip to Costa Rica with her class in March. Despite me growing up with a mom who was fluent in Spanish and used to play translator for her grandmother, my Spanish skills are sorely lacking.
When I see anyone doing the hold a phone vertically to record, it proves to me that not only is common sense a superpower but so is logic. hehehe
Anna from elements of emaginette
You're the second author who has photography as their other creative outlet. I admire those who can see just the right angle or the light.
Post a Comment