June 10

Over the years, I've enjoyed time and time again referring back to Tom Wujec's two great books, "Pumping Ions" and Five Star Mind." I have probably spent a lot more time in "Five Star Mind" than "Pumping Ions." "Five Star Mind" just gives a great perspective on the "creative process." As a teacher, I've been able to use so much of the material in the book in lessons, classes and even with ensembles. "Pumping Ions" is REALLY a book of games and exercises to flex the mind! Both are tremendously valuable books.

"Five Star Mind" contents:

Creative Kitchen

food for thought
the creative urge

appetite
hunger for ideas

gather
collect ideas

cut
analyze ideas

mix
combine ideas

cook
concentrate on ideas

spice
season ideas

taste
evaluate ideas

digest
assimilate ideas

in the stew
creative tension

Design
New issue of EDGE (Adobe's monthly e-newsletter) arrived today. Always a treat to see what they're are working on at Adobe. I've included a link if you want to see the June newsletter.
EDGE - June Newsletter


Also received "creativeprose"today, a great weekly newsletter full of creative tips and techniques.

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