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Creativity Counts

1/5/2017

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originally posted on my first blog 2/1/16....condensing my stuff!
When I moved to Rhode Island one of the weirdest moments of my introduction to the state was when I was passed on the highway by the notorious CANDY CANE CAR.
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As the years have passed I have always been overjoyed by encounters with of the car on the highway- always trying to catch a glimpse of the driver (who wears a full helmet to hide their identity).  From the humorous "not for sale" (but has a phone number) to the hubcaps, and a seat on the roof - I always leave our drivebys in wonder, amazement, and usually a better mood.
Recently I relocated and have been overjoyed to learn that this candy-cane car owner LIVES NEAR ME!!!!  Driving by the house, I am always smile filled.  The lawn frequents signs such as "free  snow" after 2 foot-snow falls and "free christmas trees", two months after christmas.  The smiles that this person's creativity bring to not only myself but to anyone who sees their endeavors is even more beautiful because there is no way to thank them.  It is a pure offering of joy to strangers with no form of repayment neccessary or possible.

This awesomeness got me thinking- how can you creatively share joy with strangers?  What skills do you have that can be shown off to bring happiness to others?  Many partake in putting up Christmas lights/shows at the holidays to bring smiles to others - but how can this idea be shared year round?
  • If you are an bold outspoken person, have you ever worn a costume in public just to bring some laughs to people at the store.
  • Juggle, do flips, break dance, share a skill in public or online
  • If you are artsy, how can you share your art in a more public manner? This guy in philly made his home into a mosaic that you can take a walking tour through!
  • Post your poetry in unexpected places
  • If you are mechanical, what can you build that others may smile at when they see it?
  • Plant an incredible garden.  
  • Play your favorite music outside during a nice day so others can bask in its loveliness.
  • Dress like a clown and hand out balloons to kids.
So I urge you- get creative.  
Sometimes a strangers bad day can be totally cured by seeing a candy cane car.  
What is your candy cane car?  How will you be conjuring strangers smiles????

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