
My intention was to have the background, the footer coding, the sizing, and the links…
(change diaper)
…all prepared before launching my new blog. I planned on explaining to you why I’ve once again changed blogs, what my goals are here for this space, and where I am with my writing and photography.
(read ducky book)
But these interruptions. The constant, piddly interruptions prevent me from finishing a coherent thought. I am filled with inspiration, my brain flooded with ideas and intentions and ambition. But these interruptions…
(mediate fight)
Simply developing a roll of film requires a stretch of uninterrupted time, much less making a print. Typing a sentence or two is possible, but that work of fiction that is trying to be born? It comes out in sneezes. Graphite and ink sit in unfinished scratches over smooth watercolor paper. A Waldorf doll has only her head.
(wipe nose)
I wanted to post the perfectly appropriate photo for my first post, one that depicts the paradox of motherhood and creativity. One that shows that motherhood, the ultimate creative act, can ironically be the ultimate creative block.
(do dishes)
But this is what I have, an imperfect digital (cringe!) photo. This is where I am, amidst interruptions and unfinished thoughts, life and children and summer and frustration. I can only start here. And maybe,
(swimming hole)
…that is perfectly appropriate.

I hope this is the title of your blog, because this is how I feel EVERY DAY!! I love it and you
I hope you are well…will message you soon (((hugs)))
wiping nose, swimming hole, mediating fight… yes, but doing dishes? Seriously?
I do think the picture is perfeect- no time for perfection, but finding joy in sibs and the simplicity of being outside.
This is awesome! That photo would’ve been in Life Magazine or something. Love all the interruptions. That’s all I got — not the most creative person in this family!!
A) I love you
B) perfection is overrated.
get it on the wall, snag it on digital – write it on a napkin-
whatever you do- just don’t wait.
Yay, another new blog!
I’ll re-sub w/this URL… until you create a new one.
Oh, and the photo is darling!
What a busy little lady.
Dan says hi!
I will not leave any words of wisdom YET ! !
La took my thought, “dishes” who are you kidding? Love ya
YOU’RE perfectly appropriate!
Clever, as always. Love it:D