Art & Creativity
2012: Year in Review
2012 was an exciting year – I realized some big dreams including:1. Publishing my memoir!2. Giving 12 narcolepsy presentations across the country – from California to Cleveland; from Florida to Boston.3. Launching my video series.4. Running Mt Washington Road Race in honor of my father & raising $3,000 for narcolepsy research.5. Organizing the FDA initiative for narcolepsy.6. Sharing my story…
Read MoreUnveiling Wide Awake and Dreaming’s Book Cover
The story of my book cover begins with friendship and tears. Last summer, I sat at a fancy restaurant booth with one of my best friends, Melissa, in Palo Alto, CA and unraveled a large rolled-up piece of paper – a birthday gift from Melissa! Inside was an original etching called “Dreaming” by the rising talented…
Read MoreRaising Narcolepsy Awareness with Holiday Greetings
Mailing Season’s Greetings this December? Introducing REM Runner’s Dreamy Holiday Fun Facts (PDF) designed especially to insert in your holiday cards – if you so desire! Feel free to download, print, photocopy and share. To send more in-depth info, use my Narcolepsy Quick Facts (PDF). Around this time last year, my friend and blog follower, Kathleen, contacted…
Read MoreWhen your book becomes a book…
If you set out to write a book, prepare to dig deep. For the longest of excruciating long times, you will be “in the process” and have little to show for it. For yourself. For your dream. Just one Word Doc that you keep re-naming with the new date as time rushes by. You will…
Read MoreThings I love: Powerful Poetry
Tears on my faceby: Elizabeth Olsen Tears on my face,No place to go Mind stuck in time, Body out of control. Burning inside A feeling I died Things that are not there Sounds I can share Hope is fleeting Time defeating Who would dare A battle unfair Light traps the dream I can not scream…
Read MoreSleepy Pumpkin Patch 2012
Happy Halloween! For the third year in a row, I’m hosting a virtual sleep/dream themed virtual pumpkin patch. INTRODUCING: Yawning and Stretching Paper Mache Pumpkins by: Elaine Snow White and Sleepy Dwarf by: Harriette and Annzie “Sweet Green Sleep” by: Ming “Mr. Sweet Dreamz” by: Julie Flygare Thank you for contributing to this year’s virtual…
Read MoreWhen Without Power, Create Art!
Rummaging in my storage closet for extra flashlights and candles in preparation for Hurricane Sandy, I came across some art supplies – including half-finished projects I never have time for… I dug the art supply box out and placed it next to the candles. As long as you are SAFE and SECURE, just bored without…
Read MoreJulie Flygare’s Memoir Highlighted in Caring Voice Community Magazine
An excerpt from my upcoming narcolepsy memoir, “Wide Awake and Dreaming” is featured in Caring Voice Community Magazine’s Fall 2012 edition. Also, please check out my accompanying column, “Writing Therapy: How the act of writing can relieve the heaviest of burdens,” where I explore the challenges and benefits of writing about narcolepsy. I open the…
Read MoreCalling All Creative Cats: The Sleepiest Pumpkin Patch 2012
For the third year in a row, I’m inviting all Halloween enthusiasts to design sleep-themed pumpkins for REM Runner’s Virtual Pumpkin Patch! 1. Create your own SLEEP/DREAM-themed PUMPKIN. Be creative – Is your pumpkin having a dream or nightmare? Snoring? Cat-napping? Anything sleep or dream related goes. 2. Send me a photo of your pumpkin…
Read More“Sleepwalk With Me” Movie Raises Awareness about Sleep Disorders
“Sleepwalk With Me” is a must-see movie for everyone, especially the 40 million Americans challenged by sleep. The film features a struggling comedian, who is driving cross-country for low-end gigs, while managing a rocky relationship and odd incidents of acting out his dreams at night. I’m a big fan of Mike Birbiglia, the writer, director, and star…
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