We’re off to meet Dana and Bear (aka: Barry) for dinner. Dana was introduced to knitting a few years ago when I was part of “Purple Tree” – a home party biz that offered all kinds of creative kits. I’m sure out of some obligation to me to purchase something, brought home a knitting kit. Well, the rest is history. She now is a knitting goddess. And, as a knitting goddess would do, Dana emailed confirmation of our dinner plans along with a warning that she’ll probably knit at the restaurant while we have a glass of wine. No worries. Creative girlfriends are allowed – to be creative!

That event also reminded me of a very fun evening with my girlfriend (who is a beader, designer, author, blogger) Katie Hacker when we went to a local casino on a bus trip her father organized. I don’t gamble and I don’t recall Katie being at all interested in it either, so I had brought some beads and supplies along and Katie and I happily beaded in the casino bar. I believe we made a gift for the female bartender!

Do you have girlfriends who encourage and inspire your creativity? Isn’t life much better with them around?! Call up a girlfriend. Ask what she’s knitting (or beading, painting, sewing, etc.) and let her bring it along on your next adventure. Do the same, so she gets to see your latest expression of your creativity. That’s how we learn. That’s how we inspire each other. That’s why we’re such good friends!