Monday, July 1, 2013

Mediocrity

An online dictionary defines Mediocre as Moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary.  From the French médiocre, from Latin mediocris : medius, middle.

So I am having doubts,  about myself and my work.  My interests are so varied, beads, rocks, lapidary, jewelry, knives, and now purses made from Navajo rugs.


I ask myself, "Am I spreading myself too thin?  Does having many different interests lead to mediocrity?"  And should I be concentrating on just one idea or field?  But how can I?  One thing leads to another and another.  I have spoken before of my Muse, she who must be obeyed!  Hah!  She gets into my head and insists I create new and different designs and items.   I must think about this more....