Can We Exercise Our Imaginations?
I recently saw a tweet from an agent who said she wanted to thwack the next writer who talked about his or... Read More
Does Your Gratitude Adjustment Include Leprechauns and Red Leotards?
Last week, Andy’s back went to spasms so I had to drive him to a massage appointment one evening. Bored and with... Read More
The Memorial Day Weekend Movie Edition
This long holiday weekend is the un-official start of summer …which means movies, movies, movies. I go to the movies almost every... Read More
Choose Your Weapon: Words or Sticks and Stones
We were taught at a very early age that “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.”... Read More
Why I Need Your Crazy Aunt Myrtle’s Dentures
As I writer, I keep my eyes and ears open for interesting settings, unusual people, strange conversations at the coffee house. I... Read More
One End, New Beginnings
Yikes! Where did the month of April go? And shame on me for not blogging once. I found these two quotes recently... Read More
Just Who Do You Think You Are?
One goal of The Artist’s Way course in creativity is finding ways to silence the destructive voices that derail when we try... Read More
What’s That, You Say?
Clear communication is as rare as unicorns. And it’s easy to understand why. Even when words are in black and white, we... Read More
The Ripple Effect
Last week I was in Charleston, SC, for Goodwill’s annual meeting. To make a long story short, I hate to travel for... Read More
Friday, Friends and Rollercoasters
I hate rollercoasters. Yet, I’ve chosen a profession that makes me feel like I’m trapped on one. Whhhheeeeee! Manuscript finished and ready... Read More
