Art and Creativity Journal: Time — a Precious Commodity!
hive-148441·@alchemystones·
0.000 HBDArt and Creativity Journal: Time — a Precious Commodity!
Wow, it has been quite a while since I last updated... which is basically an honest indication that I have not spent any significant time doing *things creative.*  *One of the FEW pieces I have recently finished* I am going to give myself *somewhat* of a *"hall pass"* simply on account of the fact that I have been working a lot on bookkeeping for taxes... as well as on different *income producing* ventures... pushing the importance of Alchemy Stones somewhat to the back burner, at least for a few weeks. As the bookkeeping progresses, it's clear that 2024 was *not* a particularly impressive year. As has been true for the previous 3-4 years, online sales were virtually *nothing,* while in-person sales at events pretty much saved the day, although overall results were not much to write home about. Sometimes it's a bit of a challenge to find much creative motivation.  So far, my plans to *"restructure"* my online stores have been moving at a pretty glacial pace... and I don't see that changing much until after *"tax season"* is over and done with, on April 15th. I also have some business licence related things that are up for renewal this year, and that stuff all costs *money.* But it has to be done. Not much happening on the *"events"* front. Didn't really come up with anything viable for the first half of the year, and the out-of-town conference we normally go to at the beginning of May is a no-go this year because it overlaps with the due date of our daughter's first baby arriving! Which means that there will be no events until mid-summer, sometime... July, maybe. In turn, that means it's likely I will have no *sales* until July, since online marketing remains a total bust.  *Did finish this larger stone, last week* But I'm not going to allow myself to lose sleep over that... although it likely *will* mean that I'll be doing less creative work than I typically have been. With the economy being the way it is — and I mean both *"the"* economy, as well as our personal economy — I can't really justify spending much time while I am awake not engaged in *"income producing activities."* It's sad that life in 2025 basically is turning out that way... *I appreciate you coming to visit and please do leave a comment if you feel so inclined!* #### *Thank You!*  If you enjoy painted rocks, do check out **[The Hive Rocks Project](https://peakd.com/c/hive-127783/created)** and help spread the word about Hive, while also being creative! Because I *am* trying to make some semblance of income — a *part time living,* even — I now add this footer to all my posts, in the hope that someone, somewhere, might decide to take a further look at my work, and perhaps consider supporting independent art. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and support! My **[Alchemy Stones Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/AlchemyStones)** appeal **[Alchemy Stones web site](https://www.alchemystone.com/)** and blog **[Alchemy Stones on eBay](https://www.ebay.com/str/Alchemy-Stones)** **[Alchemy Stones on Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlchemyStones)** **[Alchemy Stones on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AlchemyStones/)** Regardless, your upvotes and comments are always appreciated! ## Thank you for supporting independent art & creativity! ***2025.03.08 AS-TXT-326/296***
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