An excerpt from a lengthy out-of-the-blue rant given in the direction of my poor spouse, by me: "THE HOLIDAYS CAN SUCK IT! I have done ZERO shopping. No one is getting ANY presents. I don't care WHAT we eat. We can have peanut butter and jelly FOR ALL I CARE!" To his credit, my spouse… Continue reading What to do when you hear yourself say, “The holidays can suck it!”
Author: Tamara
I am a creator, teacher, coach, collaborator, podcaster, actor, playwright, theatre-maker, and mom living in Durham, NC. I love ideas, and I love getting things done. In my own little ways, I aim to make the world a better place.
The benefits of comparison
This is Part II of a blogversation on the Artist Soapbox site about comparing ourselves to other artists. Read Part I, by Mara Thomas too. ** Over churros at Cocoa Cinnamon, Mara and I spent some time talking about what she termed “low-frequency comparison.” Low-frequency comparison is the kind of comparison you use to make… Continue reading The benefits of comparison
Poll closes on Thursday at 5:03pm
Friends, Take a break? Take a poll. Four questions, anonymous, helpful to 2018 planning. A quick and easy good deed for your day! Artist Soapbox First Inaugural Four Quick Question Poll -- here! Creating a podcast is a little like talking into the void. The relationship can feel one-sided. I'm aiming for a genuine conversation;… Continue reading Poll closes on Thursday at 5:03pm
Who understands this kid
My toddler has a motor speech delay. He's been working with an amazing speech therapist for about four months now. My guess is that we'll continue to make that weekly appointment for at least another year. Unless we need to step it up to twice a week which we might need to do. We don't… Continue reading Who understands this kid
The launch
When I uploaded the first episode of Artist Soapbox on September 1, I didn't know what to expect. Now, five weeks later, the podcast has built increasing momentum and has the potential to soar. With minimal advertising (some Facebook posting), Artist Soapbox already has 200 unique listeners which has translated to hundreds of downloaded episodes. I believe… Continue reading The launch
Teeth extraction, boot-strapping, social media-mania and other announcements
Announcements like bursts of confetti for you. #1: [Not exactly an announcement -- I just need tooth-courage STAT.] I gotta get my wisdom teeth removed in October, and I'm scared of the sedation. Cuz I like to control when I go unconscious, and I don't like to wake up bloody. I'm not alone in that, right? #2:… Continue reading Teeth extraction, boot-strapping, social media-mania and other announcements
Going solo: a bumpy ride
Welcome to my learning curve! Ten days ago, I launched my first ever interview podcast via the Artist Soapbox. Today, I published my first solo podcast! WOOT. In the solo episode, I discuss three ways to support a creative process (based on my conversation with Mara Thomas in Episode 001) and I answer FAQs about Artist… Continue reading Going solo: a bumpy ride
I podcasted, and I liked it.
ARTIST SOAPBOX has been launched! Wheeee! BIG NEW THING: I recorded a podcast, and I'm so excited that I couldn't wait to share it. Seriously, I am SO excited. It took me an embarrassing number of hours to edit and put the first darn thing online, but I did it. It ain't perfect, but that's… Continue reading I podcasted, and I liked it.
Project: Mother of the Year
If you live in the Triangle Area of North Carolina and you identify yourself as a mother, then I have a request for you. I’m gathering creative fodder for a new project, and I’d love to have your contributions. This project, tentatively titled MOTHER OF THE YEAR, has no shape or performance date, or anything… Continue reading Project: Mother of the Year
A mom who…
There are a lot of gifts that accompany a show opening. Everything has come together and is soaring. It's a celebratory time. The New Colossus has opened! The cast, the direction, the design, the stage management are all amazing. Hurrah! For me, one of the gifts of TNC's opening weekend, is a more personal one. And… Continue reading A mom who…
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