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It takes a lot of work to be creative. Unfortunately, it’s something you have to practice.
I despise practicing. If I’m not immediately good at something, why do it?
This is the wrong mindset, as I’m sure you’re well aware. But one way I’ve combated the procrastination of practice, and the urge to give up writing, is looking at great writers that came before me.
One of those writers is my mom.
She’s published more romance novels than I can count and still has a full-time job. She always makes time for what she wants to do most: write.
Since we share in that passion, I find a lot of motivation in her example. I guess I’m trying to say, thanks Mom. Happy Mother’s Day.
If you’re at a loss of what to gift your mom this holiday, try escorting her to one of the events below.
Slippery Rock Southern Gospel Concerts presents their 16th annual Spring concert series at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12. The Down East Boys and The Tom Walker Family will perform in the free event at Crossroads Baptist Church, 302 Harmony Road, Slippery Rock.
Butler Little Theatre’s production of “The Book of Will” runs until Saturday, May 13. Tickets are available via butlerlittletheatre.com or at the door of the theater, 1 Howard St.
The Butler High School orchestra and chamber orchestra spring concert starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Butler Intermediate High School auditorium, 551 Fairground Hill Road.
Light up the evening at a night disc golf event in Alameda Park, 184 Alameda Road in Butler Township, at 9 p.m. Friday, May 12. Meet the players 15 minutes before and take $10 to register and your own glowing discs.
The Slippery Rock Community Farmer’s Market is back at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Gateway Park on New Castle Street.
A color run to benefit Sugarcreek Elementary School is being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Registration is $30 and starts at 9:15 a.m. in Sugarcreek Community Park.
Support Butler Marching Band by attending the eighth annual mattress fundraiser at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13. Show up at Butler Intermediate High School, 551 Fairground Hill Road, to look at all sizes of brand name mattresses with steep discounts.
The free Kids Day America event at the Butler Farm Show grounds will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13, rain or shine. This year benefits the YMCA children’s programs.
