Tag: quotation

Chalkboard Quote #11 – Julia McNair Wright

Today’s inspirational quote on the chalkboard comes from the popular 19th Century American writer Julia McNair Wright. It seems like a fitting choice for where I currently find myself on my creative journey.

Chalkboard Quote #7 – Semisonic cyclical stories

Yes, the song was slightly cheesy, but it was also a perfect little slice of pop music. And this line from the song always resonated with me. So it is today’s little chalkboard quote. When one door closes another opens.

Chalkboard Quote #5 – Mitch Hedberg dissects dreams

I had the privilege of seeing Mitch Hedberg live in one of his final performances and he did not disappoint. Every one of his carefully crafted jokes belong on a t-shirt (or a chalkboard). There is such wisdom and truth layered into every joke, and this one is no different.

Chalkboard Quote #1 – Tina Fey on being creatively brave

I have an old chalkboard that I recently hung on the door to my office. I thought it might be interesting to occasionally write quotes that connect with me on the chalkboard. Subtle prompts and boosts to my creative confidence every time I enter the room. Then I thought it might be fun to share […]

Ira Glass on Storytelling

So much of the creative process is about crafting a good story that resonates and reverberates with your audience. The art of storytelling is something we have been raised with since we were kids – almost every one of us had someone who read to us at night before we went to sleep – and […]