So what do I mean by living life in colour?
For me it’s savouring every moment, noticing the beauty all around me, and above all living a creative life.
‘Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits’
Twyla Tharp
As we get older it is easy to think that opportunities for creativity are closing down whereas in fact they can be opening up.
My Story
it’s Autumn 2011. I’m 59 I will celebrate my 60th birthday in April. In some ways I am dreading it but in others it promises freedom. I would for instance be able to change or quit my job with the large public sector organisation I have worked for for over 30 years without my pension being affected.
Adventures in Living
Women in their sixties and older are doing remarkable things and this is a celebration of some remarkable women. Some of the women featured here have stared up a new project or learned a new skill, others are magnificent examples of how you can still life your life in colour even in your nineties – watch this space for new stories.
Inspiration
We all need inspiration in our creative life, so come on over and meet some of the people who have inspired me creatively.
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We are Family
Other than the family reunion which is the official photo from 1987 all other photos were taken by me on our 2005 visit to the farm, or in the case of the first photo of Oslo, our recent trip. I've been quiet for a while. This is because we have just got back from a...
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The first thing I want to say about Blogtacular is that it was a brilliantly organised. When I was working, I attended numerous large conferences both as a delegate and speaker, plus I organised quite a few myself. So I speak from experience when I say this is one of...
read moreA Week in the Life …….
Trying something different that I may turn into an occasional series depending on feedback. Cast includes 'B' my husband of 44 years and 'P' my 25 year old son who lives and works in London. Second part of 'Blogtacular' will be in your in-box next week! Monday 19th...
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