RIP Leslie Jordan

If you knew that your life was to end tomorrow, who would you call? What would you do?

Leslie Jordan died earlier today in a car accident. He was 67. He is best remembered for playing Beverly Leslie, Karen Walker‘s (Megan Mullally) frenemy on Will and Grace.

From this fan’s perspective, Jordan was one of the most beloved recurring actors in the how. His bits with Mullally are nothing short of perfect.

During the early days of the pandemic, his Instagram account was one of the brighter spots in what was a dark and confusing time.

May his memory be a blessing. Z”l.

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The Artist’s Way Book Review

Creativity is like a ball of energy. Without a vessel/tool to harness it or shape it, it just hangs there.

The Artist’s Way, by Julia Cameron, was originally published in 1992. The 25th-anniversary edition was published in 2016. In the book, Cameron takes a unique approach to be creative. Using a variety of techniques (such as The Morning Pages and Artist Dates) she encourages her readers to dig deep and discover what is holding them back. She also includes exercises, activities, and prompts in each chapter, giving the reader further opportunities to pull out what is metaphorically inside of them.

I was shocked that I had never heard of this book until a friend told me about it recently. Learning about Cameron’s methods was almost akin to picking up a mental health-related self-help book. It’s not just about facing what is blocking us as artists, it is what is holding us back in life as well.

Do I recommend it? Absolutely.

The Artist’s Way is available wherever books are sold.