Recently, the University of Tampa’s Macdonald-Kelce library invited me to read my story “Pablo Escobar” for its UTWrites series. The story is part of the Tampa Bay Noir anthology, which… Read More
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Building Confidence Through Art
Blog #3 Yesterday I gave an hour-long artist talk. It hosted by Equality Florida and attended by LGBTQ 8-12th graders. Earlier in the week I felt terribly stressed about it…. Read More
Reflecting on a year of COVID, Zoom dance parties, and sitting in necessary discomfort
Hi y’all. It feels so good to be in this space with you again. I’ve realized that in cultivating this writing practice every week, I’ve begun to look forward to… Read More
Keeping the (Creative) Spirit Alive: Gratitude Blog #3
About me: I’m retired from a “real” job. I make baskets. Play ukulele. Volunteer for the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society. Teach ukulele; I’m on the TBUS board. Not necessarily in… Read More
Reflecting on a year of COVID, Zoom dance parties, and sitting in necessary discomfort
If you’re someone like me whose brain is usually thinking five steps ahead and is prone to anxiety, these necessary moments of pause can be, well, anxiety-producing. And since COVID hit, there have been a lot more of them. On the one hand, this brings a welcome break to rest, recover and recharge. Slowing down brings time for reflection, to celebrate the moments of collaboration and success and sit with the moments of difficulty…. Read More
Building Confidence Through Art
BUILDING CONFIDENCE THROUGH ART Blog #3 November 20, 2020 BY JOHN GASCOT Yesterday I gave an hour-long artist talk. It hosted by Equality Florida and attended by LGBTQ 8-12th graders…. Read More
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Florida Writer November 20, 2020 by Yuly Restrepo Recently, the University of Tampa’s Macdonald-Kelce library invited me to read my story “Pablo Escobar” for its UTWrites series. The story is… Read More
Power Of Inspiration by Nick Davis
As I began my journey as a digital artist I found myself inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat , he was an artist who would not care what others thought about him… Read More
3: Landscapes and Desolation
Landscapes and Desolation Chelsea Catherine Blog 3: 11/19/2020 The word that’s been bouncing around in my head so much these days is “desolation.” Usually, when I use that word in… Read More
Birthday Week: Lately Time Has Bigger Wings
Birthday Week: Lately Time Has Bigger Wings Blog # 3 By Sara Ries Dziekonski 11/17/2020 I had a plan for what I would write about this week. And then this… Read More
