These are my thoughts before the Substack era.

As you “dive into the wreck” (Adrienne Rich) you may find gems to spark YOUR creative process.

5,000 Women

5,000 Women

By Jennifer Blaine
Published on: 14/11/2023

The “5,000 Women” festival recognizes the amazing creativity of women as evidenced by the astounding fact that at every moment, somewhere in the world, 5,000 women are giving birth at the same time.

Thoughts from Jennifer
New Year’s resolutions

New Year’s resolutions

By Jennifer Blaine
Published on: 14/11/2023

Is it a good idea to make a New Year’s resolution? Really, it depends on whether it energizes you to make a resolution. Does a resolution help you? Then do it!

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Acting is Doing

Acting is Doing

By Jennifer Blaine
Published on: 16/09/2022

Anyone who has ever acted knows that Acting is Doing. People sometimes think that they need to be in a certain mood in order to act. They don’t. One of the secrets to acting is that it’s all about doing.

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Can a legacy of shame be a source of healing for others?

Can a legacy of shame be a source of healing for others?

By Jennifer Blaine
Published on: 05/09/2019

My paternal grandfather accepted a job on the Brooklyn docks as a guard of sorts. It was the time of the Great Depression. Jobs were scarce. This was a great job — a boon. And he blew it.

Thoughts from Jennifer