This week, we’re opening ourselves up creatively with a nudge that has a little more heft: a used paint can. Sometimes they feel empty even though you swear there was some paint left when you finished the spare room remodel. Used paint cans live in that same in-between space of “perhaps.” Not quite trash, not quite treasure, making them perfect for a few minutes of creative exploration. About holding onto what we don’t quite know how to let go of. Used paint cans are rarely empty.

Source: The Guardian April 12, 2026 00:05 UTC