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By: Planning for Serendipity – Taking Flight | Frog Blog

Planning for Serendipity – Taking Flight | Frog Blog — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:50:43 +0000

[...] Which brings me back to the power of Need, Structure and Serendipity when it comes to personal creativity. [...]

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:24:20 +0000

Diana, You’ve made my day. I look forward to seeing what develops!

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:11:48 +0000

Well Fred, I should clarify. Some of my works are in a little shop about 90 miles from here waiting to be adopted. Some are from time to time. When sales (adoptions) are slow, I lose momentum or heart, or something.

So today, when I read this warm and encouraging post, I went into my lonely studio and packed some older, beloved sources of inspiration away and brought out (only) one bright thing that formerly had no place to hang. This thing had been under my bed for 6 years. As I worked to hang this thing over my desk, I felt a longing to work with my beads and my tools. I miss them.

I found your idea of a safe space very comforting. For me, that has to be the space we create in just for ourselves—no other reason. So you have already helped me recover the desire to go work, which for me is also play.
Diana´s last blog ..A prisoner of the Commonwealth of Virginia

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:30:30 +0000

Hi Diana, Lonely? With all those beautiful pieces? Hmm. Structure can be a frustrating thing, but I can tell you I’ve found that forcing myself to bully through when I’m stuck and get an idea expressed at the very least breaks the log jam. The work done may be headed for the trash, but then at least it’s not in the way anymore so something better may come. At times the trash can becomes quite full. Quite depressing, however, I’ve come to look upon a full trash can as kindling. There’s an idea there somewhere. Light a match, brown a few marshmallows. Life heats up. Something sparks. Keep your spirits high

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:09:28 +0000

Thank you J.D., Joanna, Bollinger, Bok and Diana. Kind words from kind people!

By: Diana

Diana — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:10:11 +0000

Aww Fred, I knew there was some reason I like you (besides your blog). What a great childhood story. Your dad did good by you.

I am going to try to take the advice you give above about balance and see if I can get some flow moving again. My studio is lonely. Need, structure, serendipity. Great way to put it.
Diana´s last blog ..A prisoner of the Commonwealth of Virginia

By: Joanna Young

Joanna Young — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:59:02 +0000

Fred, this is so rich with ideas, memories, creativity, thank you. I love the way you’ve made the connection with writing too – how that can be our little house, if we let it. Cheers

By: J.D. Meier

J.D. Meier — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:20 +0000

I think everybody needs a fort or little house. It’s the stuff dreams and adventures are made from. Even bed forts can be OK. At the end of the day, tree-forts will always be my favorite.

Your little house rocks.
J.D. Meier´s last blog ..Balance Connection and Conviction to Reduce Anxiety and Lead Effectively

By: Fred H. Schlegel

Fred H. Schlegel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:26:56 +0000

Ahhh, well Mary some bad news there. The Little House survived to it’s 40th anniversary but there is only so long even a well cared for play house can last. We got together and took it down (saving a few pieces for old times sake) and Mom has planted a vibrant flowering tree in its place. The Little Car on the other hand is still around, although it’s been a while since we’ve been able to get it to start properly. Needs some good mechanical work. I guess the lesson here is plywood doesn’t last, but good memories are forever. It’s so good to be hearing from so many Brennans!

By: Mary Brennan Clark

Mary Brennan Clark — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:22:18 +0000

Freddie, How you’ve taken the entire Brennan family on a fabulous trip down memory lane! Please tell us that the little house and the little red car are still around!
Much love to you and yours!