Month: January 2024

Two Things Thursday #2

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1. stuck, my most recent pictured poem. Created by Tremaine L. Loadholt
2. The Upcycled Self. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

1. stuck is my latest poem, originally written on Instagram and shared there first. I love to read (many of you already know this), and it is so easy to escape the ways of the world and my life when my head and eyes are firmly planted on the pages of a book.

There are so many places I can venture off to and a ton of characters or other people’s lives I can observe. Reading is fundamental, and I make it a point to do so regularly.

2. The Upcycled Self by Tariq (Black Thought) Trotter is the book I just finished reading on Monday, (January 15, 2024) night. For those of you who do not know, Black Thought is the frontman/lead emcee for the Legendary The Roots Crew. This book is an autobiography of his life and how he’s come to renew/reinvent/upcycle himself throughout the years.

It speaks about the losses he has experienced including both his parents, the impactful friendships he has to this very day, and why the arts were always so important to him.

It’s a page-turner with content to keep you locked in while you read. I will admit; it shifts from the past to the present and flashbacks almost ad nauseam throughout the book, but it is definitely worth the read.

A Creative’s Workspace

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We all need somewhere to be creative

Small creative workspace #1. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

I have a workspace for my job; it’s in my bedroom. But as a writer, as a creative, I needed a small workspace not linked to my professional life.

It didn’t take much time to put this simple yet efficient (foldable) desk together, and the chair, although it looks plain & possibly unappealing (to you), it is serving its purpose. It was also quite pricey for that top-notch comfy cushion you see.

There is just something about having a place in which one’s creative thought-processes can flourish and produce digestible fruit. There is a peace in it that I cannot describe.

I’ll just have to show you.

And what workspace is complete without a candle to lend a light, inviting fragrance to the room, huh? Not one. Not one at all.

Small creative workspace #2. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

I’d forgotten the importance of lingering in a space for the express purpose of writing and creating and being at peace with how my mind works and operates as I am creating.

This space is surrounded by natural light and everything I need to bring soothing comfort to me regularly.

I do not think I could ask for anything more. I am prayerful it will fulfill its duties as time presses on. I have this feeling it will. My gut is telling me so. And, I trust my gut.

I reached out to a fellow friend and creative to see how he feels about collaborating. My idea is to write a poem and have him create art around that poem or have him create his own art piece and I write a poem enveloping his creative output. I am waiting for his response. If I know this person like I know this person, he’s going to be down for it, and before year’s end, I should have something to share here from our labor.

Now that you have been introduced to my new workspace, how about sharing your own? Tag this post or my blog in response by posting a picture and a snippet on your own blog about where you are most creative. It could be anywhere, of course.

Where do you get creative, beautiful people?

Two Things Thursday #1

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1. My second pair of new glasses arrived perfected with my most updated prescription. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
2. Jernee Timid and her pink raincoat. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

1. From my last eye exam and scleral contacts’ fitting, a new prescription was given to me since my right eye has gotten significantly worse.

Keratoconus is doing a number on it. Thus, my lenses are thicker, but my frames are so CUTE! These are the second new pair of glasses that I ordered from Zenni Optical because I love to have a backup pair just in case something happens to the main pair.

But I also switch them up to give myself a little visual pizzazz.

2. Jernee Timid finally wore her raincoat outside in the nasty weather we were having on Tuesday of this week.

The Little Monster usually only likes to put it on and stay inside. She’ll walk to the door and just stop. But on Tuesday, she wore her raincoat multiple times as we went out for her potty breaks and seemed to thoroughly enjoy it as well.