Memorial Day is coming up and marks the first long weekend of the summer. Families and friends will gather for BBQs, picnics and long days in the great outdoors. Children will have a blast. Having a week day off from school gives such a sense of freedom.

This is the sort of enthusiasm that leads to much creativity. With this in mind, here is a selection of creative, outdoor-inspired, projects for the weekend and for the summer ahead.

Is there something you've been wanting to learn? A musical instrument maybe, or how to write poetry? Or is it science that interests you, or photography? As soon as you are done reading this, write down three things you'd like to learn. Then, pick the one that is the most immediately doable and take one more step: Research workshops online or in your local newspaper.

Table Talk #27 - Select two objects from your house: One that represents your personality and one that represents your dreams. Explain why you selected those particular items, when they showed up in your life, what it meant at the time and, of course, how they represent you and your dreams now.

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