The Fisherman's Net

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What if...and why not?

"Nothing happens unless first we dream," says Carl Sandburg. I would add that dreams are also realized when we ask "What if...?" and "Why not?" That's pretty much how I like to lead my life. Creativity defines our humanity, and I truly believe that the journey is more important than where you end up!

So...creativity colors the rhythms of my days. You'll seldom see me with empty hands. If I'm not crocheting or stitching or sewing, I'm at my keyboard, writing. My Etsy shop, JN Originals, is just one of the places where I play with color, texture and pattern.

I hope The Fisherman's Net will encourage you to pursue your own personal form of creativity, whatever that may be. At the very least, you'll meet some artists along the way that I hope you'll admire as much as I do. And perhaps you'll be surprised, at some point, by the catch in your fisherman's net.

Etsy Shop: JN Originals
Blog: Word Walks

What does fishing have to do with creativity? 

The title of this lens is based on a poem called "Story," by Judy Nolan.

In the beginning, ideas battle like storm-belted waves,
like earth winds crossing swords with Poseidon.
The storyteller, challenged, hoists pen to the skies.

Seaweed crochets his fisherman's net,
tendrils snagging the unwary stray
while characters intersect, separate, surprise.

A midnight cavern gives way, inch by inch,
to his diver's lantern scissoring its depths,
revealing theme, plot and scene at dawn's early rise.

Finally, an oyster's pearl emerges smooth, luminescent,
maws releasing a shape-shifted pebble--
the story parades full-grown before the reader's eyes.

©2002 Judy Nolan. All rights reserved. First published in Lyrical Iowa 2002 by the Iowa Poetry Association, Sutherland Companies: Montezuma, IA.

Spark Lines 

Snapshots of BBEST artists "sparked" by creativity

Among the more than 100,000 active sellers at the online handmade goods marketplace known as Etsy is a group of men and woman who are 40 years and above, who are proud to call themselves members of the Boomers and Beyond Etsy Street Team (BBEST). Their areas of expertise are as varied as the individuals themselves, including fiber artists, painters, jewelry designers, glass blowers and more. Spark Lines features these artists.

To read profiles of previous artists, visit my blog, Spark Lines.

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Word Walks 

An online journal about a Midwesterner who likes to read, write, stitch & craft

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Where You'll Find Me on the Web 

JN Originals
One-of-a-kind textile accessories that are handmade by Judy Nolan. Bags, table accents, scarves and more.
Word Walks
An online journal about a Midwesterner who likes to read, write, stitch and craft!
cre8iowa Support Newsletter
Training information & support for Iowa's Destination ImagiNation® participants.
cre8iowa Instant Challenge Library
Practice exercises for Destination ImagiNation® teams, written by Iowa student & adult volunteers.

JN Originals 

One-of-a-kind textile accessories by Judy Nolan

Visit my Etsy shop at JN Originals.

Spa Cloth Set of 3 with Peach, Sand and Buttercup Yellow Scallops by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Caramel, Peach and Buttercup Yellow by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Peach, Sand and Variegated Spice by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Caramel, White and a Blend of Caramel-White-Olive by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Peach, Cream and Caramel by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Cocoa, Blue and Variegated by jnoriginals

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Peach, Sand and Pistachio Set of 3 Spa Cloths by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Rose, White and Blue by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Raspberry Splash, Pink and Sand by jnoriginals

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Spa Cloth Set of 3 in Blue, White and Cheery Yellow by jnoriginals

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BBEST Blog Ring 

A collection of blogs by Etsy shopowners who are members of Boomers and Beyond

Reader Feedback 

Lensmaster

ever so Dear wrote

What a terrific article about Zuda!! I have always loved her flowers & agree with you that she is an "artist extraordinaire"!
I also would like to add that you are an extremely talented writer! Great article in every way!

Reply Posted March 06, 2008

Rosegardenfae wrote...

Great lens.. love reading about Zuda...

ReplyPosted February 24, 2008

Lensmaster

JillsTreasureChest wrote

Great article, Judy.

Reply Posted February 23, 2008

Lensmaster

Rose wrote

Interesting and enjoyable to read. Both of you are exceptional artists.

Reply Posted February 13, 2008

preciousquilts wrote...

Thanks so much for the brilliant write up on Zuda. I did so enjoy reading all about her and her wonderful craft. You just made it all come to life!

ReplyPosted February 13, 2008

 
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