Field of Streams

They say that for a story to be interesting it must have conflict. Is it the same with people? What if that conflict comes from within - the conflict of self? In this episode, it's Janeen vs. Janeen. Come on inside my brain, it's nice in there. 

Watch me talking about the inspirations and themes of this episode on Behind the Streams video, here: https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-conflict/

This is an audio reading of the post "The Conflict of Being in Conflict" originally published on May 22, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
https://www.jumpinthestream.com/the-conflict-of-being-in-conflict/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

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In June 2023, after 20 years of living in the USA, I took my oath ceremony and became an American Citizen. The naturalization ceremony was - wait for it - a drive-thru affair - held in a parking lot in San Jose across from Costco. Here is the story of that day and some of the emotions I felt.

The letter from the President
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct7L9_9vGWm/

Watch me talking about the inspirations and themes of this episode on Behind the Streams video, here:  https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-citizen/

This is an audio reading of the post "The Episode in which I Become a Citizen" originally published on June 26, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.
https://www.jumpinthestream.com/i-citizen/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here 

Just because you've finished making something, doesn't mean there's no flavor to be found in the leftovers. This episode was inspired by people called 'sinkies' who eat leftovers over the sink. Your work can also be picked apart and eaten over the sink, to find additional flavors and inspirations. Take a listen and see what I mean when I say you should "Dine over the sink of your work."

What's a sinkie?
http://www.sinkie.com/

This is an audio reading of the post "How to Gorge on Your Creative Leftovers" originally published on February 21, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/gorge/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here 

Forget PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz, the true Pantone color of the year is straight out of left field and will make you feel like a gadzillion bucks. Take a listen and find out this late entry and winner!

As to the one the Pantone people chose... you can read about that here
https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2024

This is an audio reading of the post "The Pantone Color of the Year (Revised) is..." originally published on December 26, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/the-pantone-color-of-the-year-revised/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here 

Whether it's writer's block, creative block, or thought block, we all can get stuck during the process. The panic sets in. How do you move past it? Why does it happen? Should you throw it all in and give up? In this episode, I talk about obstruction being a necessary part of the process and how all kinds of jams can help you make better work. The ideas are there. The words are there. You just need to be patient and wait for the jam to clear.

The inspiration this week was an artwork where an artist created a person-made traffic jam in the Alps. Watch a short video about it. 

Watch me talking about the inspirations and themes of this episode on Behind the Streams video, here: https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-jam/

This is an audio reading of the post "How to find your jam" originally published on August 28, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here 

Songs. I love them. But how on earth do you write one? Where do you start? This week, I dive into my various methods of attempting to figure out how to "catch" a song.

You can follow the songwriter I mentioned in the episode - FogChaser - via his substack and Spotify, where he releases his music and insights for your listening pleasure. Thanks for your input on how to write a song and for allowing me to use it in this episode.

This is an audio reading of the post "How do you write a song" originally published on March 7, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link.

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

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This is a story about my melanoma diagnosis. Let me stop you there and say this was a while back and I am, and remain, fine. Skin checks every six months since the cancer was removed and all is good so far. Take a listen. It was an interesting time, to say the least.

This is an audio reading of the post "Cut. Putting the wide in wide local incision" originally published on February 28, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/cut/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here 

Forget Playstations - what about something from the Human's Gift Guide to Being Human this holiday season? Marketing emails hit our inboxes with extreme violence at this time of year, suggesting gifts for loved ones that will make them squeal. Subject lines that entice you with discounts, free shipping, and the promise of winning Christmas. But what about this? How about instead of material gifts this year, we give the gift of ourselves. Things like attention, vulnerability, and forgiveness. Let's discuss.

This is an audio reading of the post "Your Gift Horse Has a Pretty Mouth" originally published on December 19, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/your-gift-horse-has-a-pretty-mouth/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

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How do you turn the kernel of an idea into something bigger? Or decide that it's not worth pursuing at all? In this episode, I explore the idea of letting your mind wander to help it figure out what it is before bringing it into land. 

Watch me talking about the inspirations and themes of this episode on Behind the Streams video, here: https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-unmoored/

This is an audio reading of the post "The Power of the Unmoored Thought" originally published on June 19, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/unmoored-thought/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

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What makes something a Masterpiece? Have you got one in you and if so, how are you going about getting it out of you? Let's talk about it.

The song: "When I Paint My Masterpiece - Studio Outtake 1971" by Bob Dylan

This is an audio reading of the post "Have You Seen My Masterpiece?"  originally published on February 14, 2022. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/masterpiece/

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About Field of Streams
This podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.'

Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here