I had a blog in the distant past called Conversations with The Muses…. I loved it so much. It was before platforms like Instagram and TikTok really took off. For many of us creative types, the blogs were how we connected, shared our journey of creating, encouraged, and showcased each other. We would even have “blog parties” where the host would pick a theme and each of us would create our art or story within that theme and post it on the day of the party. The host would link everyone up, and we would then go from one site to the next, drinking tea and enjoying everyone’s contribution, often from all over the world! It was a wonderful way to celebrate and get to know each other. Some offerings were silly and homey, and some were over-the-top creations of artistic brilliance! It really didn’t matter the quality; it was more about fun and camaraderie. For the day of the party, we were all united in enjoying the theme and each other. Vanessa Valencia’s A Fanciful Twist blog https://afancifultwist.typepad.com/ was one of the best! Every year, she would host a Halloween gathering and an Alice in Wonderland-themed blog party. I participated in nearly everything and thoroughly enjoyed myself. She, unlike me, has kept her blog going and continually records her beautiful gardens, paintings, art, home, and her darling fur babies. I miss those fabulous platforms and the fun we used to have. I also miss the slower pace, the attention to detail, the heartfelt content not squeezed into short paragraphs or sound bites or quick flashy images. They were from our souls and were as long and rambling as they needed to be. The bloggers would usually post regularly, treating it like an online diary of sorts. I loved being able to check in periodically, like returning to beloved characters on a favorite TV show. I have been wondering if anyone else out there is longing for that kind of leisurely, online connection again. One that gives a bit more… more beautiful photos, more illustration, more details. More about us, our process, our unique way of being, our hearts… our soul! An individualized home on the web that reflects who we are, allowing us to share as much (or as little) as we would like. An online personalized magazine, if you will.
by the “Mad Catter”
My girlfriend and I had a Tuna and Tea party hosted by the “Mad Catter”
All this preamble is to say… welcome to my new Blog! I decided that with the launch of my new website and my various creative offerings, I would also return to the land of blog…. It feels like a lovely antidote to the fast-paced tempo of Instagram and other social media platforms. In blogs, I can take the time to share on a deeper level, to explore my creative and spiritual processes, and indulge myself in writing, which is something I love.
the “My Mad Catter, “Tiger”, and me…
If people want the fast-paced scrolling, then I have my Facebook and Instagram accounts with lots of pretty content. If they want something more personal, then here I am…. In all my messy, creative, and spiritual ways. I want to slow down and really sink into the process of my creativity, which is really the journey of my soul. I feel like if I share these thoughts and musings, they may resonate with people, opening our hearts to each other.
From a Practical Magic themed blog party hosted by “Frosted Petunias” who sadly, no longer has her blog….
I have a theory that the more we share our true selves with our dreams, our back stories and struggles, our successes and perceived failures, the more we give permission to ourselves and others to be exactly who we are, with so-called “warts and all”. I want a way to connect to each other without all the noise of division and duality. I believe there is far more that unites us than divides us. I feel like we need more authenticity, appreciation, and acceptance, don’t you think? I feel like the more we do this, the less the world feels so superficial, “air-brushed” and judgmental. Connecting to each other from a heart place is the kind of sharing I am interested in. And of course, for me, I will always try to create the most beautiful content I can, even while I share my vulnerabilities. It is part of who I am, creating beauty while trying to dig deep and discover more of who I truly am, on a soul level. I welcome you along on my journey. Best fasten your seat belt, though. I tend to go off-roading quite a bit… oh yeah, and you might get paint on you.
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