Tom and I recently visited
Crystal Bridges in Arkansas -- one of my all-time favorite museums. Fabulous collection, gorgeous grounds. In our wanderings, we found the children's area, so naturally I went in.
Among the other interactive goodies, I found a loom for making potholders. To encourage little artists, I started a potholder -- left it part way done, in hopes that would inspire someone else to either finish it or rip it out and start their own.
Funny thing was: I loved the few minutes with the kid's loom. So, when we got home, I bought one. And then I played:
I have to tell you: Making this potholder was one of the funnest* creative activities I've had in a long time. Instant gratification. And, for someone who spends way too much time with words, it was a real creative boost to play with color. And to make something -- complete! -- in just a few minutes.
It's like baking. You start with nothing but ingredients, and you put them together and voila! Cookies. It's magic.
Go make some magic this weekend. And don't act your age.
*Yep. Not a word. I can make words up. I's a writer.
Random P.S.: This would have been my dad's 98th birthday. May his memory be a blessing.
