Author Archives: Aprilart Studios

Roving Notes (pt. 3): “Now that I know where you are”

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Aprilart Studios

Saturday, Sept 21 Walked for 30 minutes with my neighbor LaWanda today… so nice to just chat and get to know each other while achieving both our goals to get more exercise each day! Before she came to meet me … Continue reading →

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Roving Notes (pt. 2): “Scavenger Reunion, Porch-Time, and Spiderman”

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Aprilart Studios

Friday, Sept 20    I woke up determined to walk some more and see who I could meet. But first I wanted to clean the floors… I didn’t know who I might go see and was going over ideas in … Continue reading →

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“Just Do It” Roving Notes (pt.1)

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Aprilart Studios

  Ever since the big epiphany, after poking me from various angles, finally sank in last week that, regarding my writing and my neighborhood roving, the answer to my endless “analysis paralysis” was to “just do it,” I’ve been kicking … Continue reading →

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“Love the Life I’m Livin'”… Danny’s Meal

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Aprilart Studios

Last Friday, I attended an incredible dinner hosted by Danny Comacho,  a natural roving listener in the Broadway neighborhood. The gathering underlined for me the power of hosting, and the importance of keeping hold of “mystery” as we practice community. This would … Continue reading →

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