Living Beyond MediocrityI finally opened and read the book, Tuesdays with Morrie. I’ve had it in my possession for years and recall someone highly recommend I read…Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021
We All Want To Be KnownTaking a road trip with two new friends, we drove 7 long hours on two-lane highways through the forests of Missouri, Arkansas, and Texas…Oct 31, 2021Oct 31, 2021
Appreciating Different PeopleSandpaper people, soul mate, kindred spirit, bur in the saddle, thorn in the flesh…these are some of the ways we express how we relate to…Oct 25, 2021Oct 25, 2021
Admiring Those Who Tell Stories Well.As soon as put my fingers on a keyboard, all the wonderful thoughts which had been buzzing through my head moments before suddenly vanish…Oct 8, 2021Oct 8, 2021
What I Would Tell My Younger SelfLately, I’ve been going outside on our lower deck just after the sun sets and the first star appears. The sky is always a glorious gradient…Oct 4, 2021Oct 4, 2021
Why Typewriters Are Great For WritingThis morning I sat down for a short writing session and paused. It’s usually a time to get away from a computer and write by hand. For…Oct 2, 2021Oct 2, 2021
Containing ThoughtsWhat does it mean to be a writer? Seriously, I’m not sure. I’ve always thought of myself as a journaler rather than a “proper” writer. Ms…Oct 1, 2021Oct 1, 2021
Silence Can Be ScaryLast week I had a meltdown/breakdown/whatever you want to call it. We’ve all had them. They vary in intensity from a 30-second tantrum to a…Sep 30, 2021Sep 30, 2021
Everyday Story: A New FriendMost of the time my life is quite uneventful, even lonely. As I’ve grown older, it’s obvious that everyone’s life is like this. 90%…Sep 29, 2021Sep 29, 2021