Touchstones of the Inspired Life Podcast

Pat is an actor who has graced stages as a leading lady, directed a number of plays, and established a Montessori School.  Currently, she is directing an upcoming play, Agatha Christie's "The Stranger" at Seguin's The Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre. Pat also inspired your host to enter the theatre life and directed him in his first stage performance, Juror Number 9 in Twelve Angry Men.

A family's love for music flowed through Tom's childhood heart with such persistent force that his life followed the path of a musician.  His community was a performing arts incubator that gave Tom an abiding love for liturgical and classical music.  His appreciation for those who gave him the exposure and opportunities to follow his creative journey is seen in his giving back to the community through performances and in the many violin, piano and voice students who emerge from his studio year after year.

The mantra of yes, straight away or with variations, guides this leading lady of life with a mad love for the theatre on a creative journey that has saved and improved her life, those closest to her, and those of the people along her path.  At one time in her life, C. J. Washington was a goat rancher by day, a student by afternoon, an actress by evening, and a mother full time.  C. J. believes that, "Yes to your creativity says yes to your life."

A love of discovery and an "I am ready" enthusiasm fuel Clint's creative journey.  His background and education in the sciences in combination with his artistic endeavors in the visual and performing arts flow into his work at the Doseum, San Antonio's museum for kids.  Clint discusses his "camps" for children and how his experiences in the arts impact his teaching.  In the first camp, the children spent five days developing a "civilization" and in the second, the participants (ages 5 to 7) will produce a film. 

Growing up in the Big Apple on Staten Island, Bill kept "borrowing" his sister's Christmas present, a ukulele.  Soon he moved to a guitar, then another, and another, until..., he put his music aside for a very long time.  As fortune would have it, a day arrived a short time ago, and he set off on a new musical journey with family and friends to reach new horizons. 

For more information, photos and links, please visit: https://marikasculptures.com/2019/02/18/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-7-the-long-road-from-howling-monkeys-to-bottom-of-the-deck-with-bill-salt/

From an early age, Bailey Jo has worked with determination and discipline to nurture her creativity.  After university, she packed her car to follow her passion for singing and songwriting.  On arriving in New Braunfels, Texas, a rainbow welcomed her.  Some time later, it happened again.  Another rainbow, this one guides her to a new avenue of expression. 

While forging her journey, Bailey Jo is not forgetting the difficulties of building dreams.  She uses her experience to guide and foster the creativity of the youth in the community.

For more information about this podcast visit:
https://marikasculptures.com/2019/02/11/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-6-little-steps-of-bravery-with-bailey-jo-simpson/

I was so wrong.  An hour of storytelling at the library was so much more than listening to someone reading from a book.  There was singing, lessons in the alphabet, bending and stretching exercises, and coloring a rainbow.  Join us in listening to Hannah's journey from her job of shelving children's books to enriching the lives of toddlers to teenagers. 

For more information about this podcast visit:
https://marikasculptures.com/2019/01/29/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-5-a-view-from-the-tree-house-the-renaissance-in-childrens-books-with-hannah-farmer/

Gerald tells us about his leaving a life on the corporate ladder, jumping into entrepreneurship, and making critical changes to his lifestyle to become healthier and happier.  His discipline, with occasional lapses, and hard work reward him with clarity of thought, a new direction, and a purpose-driven life.  Listen in and hear Gerald’s thoughtful and inspiring story of taking control of life and reaching a sense of fulfillment.

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https://marikasculptures.com/2019/01/21/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-4-its-about-developing-a-team-with-gerald-thiele/

Mary Jo Langford is a poet and lyricist who recently published a book of her poetry and a song with her lyrics is being released.  In this podcast, she explains how following the Artist's Way gave her a path for her creative journey.  Mary Jo describes the fears and challenges faced but overcome through grit and persistence.  Enjoy listening as she recites a poem from her book, Ready or Not; sit back and float away with your dreams as Gary Frank Taylor sings Mary Jo's Another Broken Heart.

To order Mary Jo's book Ready or Not: Poems and Musingsvisit http://www.amazon.com/author/maryjolangford

To hear the song Another Broken Heart, you can purchase the album Endless Roadby Gary Frank Taylor that will soon be available on his website: http://garyfranktaylor.com/music/

Jayne Lawless is a multi-disciplinary artist from Liverpool, United Kingdom.  She shares with us her experiences in creating the North End Sketch Club and the Dead Pigeon Gallery and bringing their concepts to Kingsbury, TX (2010 census population 782) during her three-months artist-in-residence program at Habitable Spaces, a not-for-profit community arts and agricultural project.