“Wasn’t that fun!” Tal exclaimed. “Friends sharing items and perspectives? Growing through what they learn about — and from —one another? We got to share our painting exploits!”
“That is one great big blessing from people hanging around their houses,” said Urania. “We’ve learned we can connect globally through our screens, meet new people, and refresh ourselves by changing our environments — even if it’s virtual.”
“I loved the standing desk and balance contraption one friend received for Christmas.” Calliope squeezed Typist’s waist and raised her eyebrows. “We might benefit from a little less sitting.”
“And the friend whose wife got a piano!” Thalia pretended to plunk out Heart and Soul on the table. “Even though it was a little pricey, our friend was able to set perseveration about cost aside and recognize the energy the family was infused with by the piano’s addition to their home.”
The perpetual pinch of Urania’s facial muscles softened. “I liked the candle decoration — made from a toilet paper roll. Our friend made it when she was only eight years old. Every year the paper flame is stored and retrieved for the holidays. There’s joy in tradition.”
“My biggest take-away from our conversation,” said Calliope, “is that everyone is creative… even those who fix machinery, or turn screws on an assembly line. Creativity begins in the mind… How we perceive ourselves, our work, and our contributions.”
“Hmmm,” Thalia sighed. “Creativity is a tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves.”
“It’s available to everyone regardless of life circumstance,” said Urania. “Let’s remember that… and remind Typist often. Go ahead Thalia… create some awareness.”
Thalia cleared her throat so that all frogs were in submission. “Hey! Did we tell you Typist published her third book in less than a year? All three are available on Amazon. We want to inspire you to engage with Wandering Words, Meandering Muses, and Flourishing Fictions… Three is a magic number!”
Calliope added, “And reviews help our work spread… What do you say? Do you think others might like our books, too?”
“A little heavy-handed perhaps?” asked Urania. “We’ll work on it.”
Amazon links:
Flourishing Fictions
Meandering Muses
Wandering Words
P.S. We have so much to do! We’ll get our newsletter up and running soon… and remember… soon is relative.
You are just amazing, Gail. Three books in a year. BIG congrats! I will put Flourishing Fiction in my Amazon basket!