Irene and I love to watch people!
Sometimes the most entertainment is in the crowd of observers. This photo doesn't do justice to the sun that was painted on the pregnant woman's stomach. Judging by her belly button, I think she's done. I wonder if she even got to see the entire parade?
In the top photo, I'm pretty sure the tall kid in the back wearing sunglasses instigated this attack of a confetti filled egg. Who knows what went on before the attack though. Perhaps Red had it coming. An artist is first and foremost an observer.
Writers and other creative folk need to refuel their juices and prime the pump regularly and often. Once a year just doesn't cut it. However, do keep a calender handy to put in dates for annual events like this one, The Summer Solstice parade in Santa Barbara. Make several annual dates with your muse. The more the better.
Right now, right this moment, pull out your iPhone, iPod, PDA, folio, whatever you use to keep track of your important dates and schedule at lease 3 with your muse. Look in your local phonebook for annual events and commit you and your muse to at minimum, three. These dates with your muse are sacred! Honor yourself and your muse.
Irene and I like these open events but it is equally important to have some that are more formal. When was the last time you took your muse to a fine restaurant or a play? We like both Broadway productions and local talent of all ages performing. Perhaps you'd rather take your muse to a concert?
Now schedule something big for you and your muse. Stick to what you can afford but make it really special. Do this, go online and research a destination you've always wanted to go to and see if there are any special events that you can incorporate on your trip.
There's no good excuses for not taking your muse out. Get going. Get out and soak up some life! Then document it in your medium of choice. Create!
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