You may have noticed I love books about the arts and the creative process. I am continually inspired by creative people from all walks of life. However, I had never really thought much about how creativity and collaboration in the performing arts can teach us lessons we can apply in other pursuits. That was until I picked up The Creative Habit by the renowned choreographer Twyla Tharp a few years ago. That book truly change the way I view my own creativity and how to channel it to be the most successful.
Now Ms. Tharp has given us a sequel, The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together, which expands on how creative people can work together to produce exceptional work.
In The Collaborative Habit, Ms. Tharp explores how collaboration and true partnerships can help anyone be successful no matter what line of work they are in. Ms. Tharp gives us examples of successful collaboration, and maybe even more benefitial, examples of poor collaboration. In the end, by choosing to work with the right people – professionally and personally – you can be successful in just about anything you set your mind to.
The Collaborative Habit: Life Lessons for Working Together by Twyla Tharp is available from Amazon and other fine booksellers.
I am going to get my spring flea market fix this weekend right here in Kansas – as I plan to attend the Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market in Highland, KS.
Like some of the best markets of this type, the Sparks market is one that only runs a couple of times a year for a few days at a time. This year the Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market Spring show runs May 1-4 and the Fall show runs August 28-31.
I am really looking forward to my visit to the Sparks market as it will be my first out here in Kansas and I really need my antiques and collectibles fix. You can be sure if I “find” anything cool I will share it here.
Learn more about the Sparks Antiques and Collectibles Flea Market in Kansas, USA here.
I am in the process of decorating my new home in the suburbs of Kansas City, MO and as always, my mind goes right to the artwork for the walls. This is how I came across the wonderful J. Pocker, long time curators of fine art in the New York area.
In particular, I love J. Pocker’s collaboration with interior designer Bunny Williams which give you many options – and ideas – for a perfectly curated collection that may be a great solution for your decorating challenge.
Check out Bunny Williams for J.Pocker here.
Learn more about interior designer Bunny Williams here.
Many trends have been uncovered in the four years of Lost Cowboy that have surprised me. One of the trends I did not expect is that it seems that I am crazy about light fixtures as evidenced by the number of post about lighting I have done in the past.
Well, the trend continues today, with the great Conduit Collection from Troy Lighting.
Check out Troy’s Conduit Collection here.
See all the great designs of Troy Lighting here.
Now that spring has sprung out here in the greater Kansas City, MO area I have been doing some more exploring of my new environs. Like most places I visit, the first thing I like to check out are the cultural opportunities. Thankfully, Missouri’s largest city has many cultural gems, including the world class Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
It may not be New York’s Met, the Chicago’s Art Institute, or Boston’s MFA, but the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a true gem of a museum that is definitely worth a visit. In addition to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s permanent collection, the museum host many special exhibitions, including the current Roads of Arabia exhibition running now through July 6, 2014.
Browse the the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art collection online here.
Check out the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s current exhibitions here.
Nothing says spring like going for a little fishing trip. Sure, you can ice fish in the winter, but there is nothing like dangling off of a small dock or floating in a wooden boat waiting for a bite.
Having moved from the woods of New Hampshire – where I knew the ins and outs of the best fishing spots and local rules – to the border of Kansas and Missouri, I was eager to learn about the local fishing spots and licensing.
I found the best resource to help figure out the where, when, what and how to fish all across this great country: Take Me Fishing, sponsored by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s (RBFF).
Just plug in your location – or the location you may be visiting for a fishing trip – and you will be directed to all the information you need to ensure you have a successful fishing excursion. Well except they can’t guarantee a catch.
Now if I can only find a service that will bait my hook for me.
Check out Take Me Fishing and start planning you spring fishing trip here.
…buy products from partners like Target to support Feed USA.
I have never said no to a Diet Coke, but I also love keeping a few (glass) bottles of small batch sodas on hand, especially in the summer (remember summer?). Some of the best natural sodas I have found come from the fine folks at Pure Sodaworks.
Learn more about Pure Sodaworks here.
I keep an umbrella in my car just in case I run into some rain. Now I am thinking it might be good to keep a bicycle in my car so I can go for a ride on a whim. Now that I have found a practical folding bike, like the Link D8 Portable Bike from Tern, this could be a realistic option.
Learn more about Tern Bicycles here.
I eat a ton of breakfast and granola bars but I had never thought about making my own. Until now. I found this recipe for Nutty Grain and Oat Bars from Bon Appetit magazine.
Find the recipe for Nutty Grain and Oat Bars from Bon Appetit magazine here.
Find all sorts of great recipes and foodie tips from Bon Appetit magazine here.
…educate your self at FreeRice.com.
… support Heifer International’s mission to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and care for the Earth.
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