mulling over

[gfrancie]

An interesting piece about creating art while there are children about and defying that whole notion that once the kids show up -that's it in terms of creativity. Obviously finding the time isn't always so straight forward but I suppose people find ways. A common theme is just bringing the kids along or make them a part of what you are doing. I spent a lot of my formative years in theaters watching my Mother rehearse. Sometimes we would end up in shows.

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[worldforawhile.livejournal.com]

I shared this with a friend of mine who was pregnant around the same time as you--I shared a lot of your stories with her, under the nom de plume "beluga lady," because. . .at one point it was relevant, your beluga icon. To her, you're beluga lady. Well, to me, to her. I don't know that she's ever referenced "beluga lady." Anyway, I'm sharing this with her.

I think it's 100% true that children can inspire creativity--I think the problem comes in where someone decided that creativity and fun weren't compatible with responsibility in the Parenting Olympics. As if it's somehow responsible to raise unimaginative children.

[gfrancie.livejournal.com]

Hahahaha
I suppose it was decided by some that you can have one or the another.