Creativity in many forms
Since representing creative aging at that local health fair I’ve been pondering what activities are considered creative. So many people instantly demur when asked to finish this statement: “When I feel creative, I ____”. So many say ‘Oh, I’m not creative” and then in conversation admit to the most interesting and creative avocations or loves. So why not admit it first? I don’t know. But that makes me think that creativity needs its own marketing campaign. Well, I’m trying.
A recent glance at The Washington Post revealled wonderful creativity and creative aging: She’s 90 and still a milliner – creating and making the most wonderful hats.
Another story of unexpected creativity I heard on National Public Radio: a man constructed a usable paddleboat from purchasing only exterior plywood and waterproof glue. He used the drivetrain of a riding lawnmower and the boat can navigate in 6 inches of water. The paddle rides up and over rocks. Now I haven’t been able to find the story again (alas) but I’m looking (or is it listening?). Now that’s creativity!
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