Tuesday, January 29, 2008

RADIO TALK


Looking forward to taking part in Women Business Owners new Online Radio show this 2008. There is so much excitement watching WBO grow from an online chat to a full fledged 501c3 business with it's first radio show tomorrow and it's first convention being prepared for as we speak!
Join WBO for the first pod show
January 30 at 1pm and Meet Anna Campbell CEO and some special guests.
Just click on the icon to the right of this message to pop in!
I'm presently collecting my thoughts for
February 13, 2008 at 1pm for a Radio/podcast interview with Women Business Owners Radio talk show host Tammy Munson. I'd love meet and share The Merry Bird... with all of you listeners!
Kristine Sheehan
The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design
"Your Stationery in Flight"


Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Control and Creativity: A Match Made in Heaven



Organization, structure, and habit aren't threats to your artistic freedom. In fact, they're tools that help you carve out the time you need to let your creativity fly. (Business of Design Online)


By Mark A. McGuinness

Wednesday, December 12, 2007






Some people think of creativity and organization as opposites. But Mark McGuiness believes that concentration is a must for the best creative work. If you don't consciously make time for being focused, you're vulnerable to interruptions that can stop your creative flow mid-stream.
In his book Time Management for Creative People, he goes into the theory and practice of maintaining your creative focus under pressure, and of managing the information flooding in on us all.


You can download the entire 32-page book by clicking the image below:

For more on Mark McGuiness, including free updates about coaching, creativity, and business, go to his blog, Wishful Thinking.

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

POW! or Should I say PAW!


Ring in 2008 with a POW! or should I say PAW!

Puppies! Hand drawn and printed on note cards or framed as portraits are available this coming February 2008. An appropriate theme for Valentine Day gifts and doggie lovers alike! Fly in to view the new doggie note line this February or inquire about your own dog portrait or image on a note card today at info@themerrybird.com.
The Merry Bird...pen, ink and design
"Your Stationery in Flight"