Wabi-Sabi, a photo by Yo Spiff on Flickr.

I've been asked some questions and want to think about them for about a week before I turn in my answers. I've just jotted down some initial notes, but I'd love to hear what any of you have to say.

How do you define creativity?

???

What is the ideal creative environment?

some space, some discomfort, some solitude, some community
challenge
beauty
pain
ugliness

Who do you consider creative?

japanese masters of wabi-sabi
aya brackett
creative growth
jen causey
the voracity
italian grandmothers
cal
charlie
wendell berry
chad robertson
amaryll schwertner
dave eggers
nigel slater