My inner novelist was stimulated by a few articles in today’s papers.So many of us long to be creative or artistic in some way, and outlets for those impulses usually don’t mesh with one’s work. An article in today’s SF Chronicle, “The Art of Working,” looks at how some people balance their jobs with their artistic pursuits. (I can’t find the link — I’ll keep looking.)
Fortunately I have a job that allows me to write and edit and be creative. I’m not churning out novels, but I am exercising important muscles in a satisfying way.
Mike George, the head of QVC, admits to having a passion for writing in today’s “The Boss” profile in the NYT. He indulges that passion by writing a weekly email to the whole company in which he shares his thoughts and personal experiences. While some might think it’s corny or “TMI,” George reports that it builds a great level of connection and community in his company. Interesting idea.
I believe today is the official start of autumn, my favorite season. And it’s going to be packed with interesting stuff to watch, like the Wall Street crisis and the presidential election — not to mention football!
