As a right-brained and big-picture thinker, it surprises me when I throw a whole bunch of ideas at someone and I see their eyes widen in panic and they blurt, “You don’t want to do all that right NOW, do … Continue reading →
I’m reminded recently of how change becomes sustainable, and how to set oneself up for failure. I thought I’d talk about that a little here, in the context of writing, but it applies to any changes one wishes to make … Continue reading →
I am not a social creature. After a day at a bustling office, all I want to do is go home and immerse myself in fiction, either my own works or a book. This good group at the Writer’s Retreat … Continue reading →
The other day I was driving home from my day job and watched an unknown vehicle cut off the poor, anonymous driver behind the wheel of another. For some reason, that cool disregard for the consequences to the victim brought … Continue reading →
Today I arrived at the office with the usual morning ritual in mind. My workday starts with checking the company customer service inbox. Fine. I read a few emails and replied to confirm orders as I entered them into the … Continue reading →
Last night I took an interesting little journey through the world of blogs. I was looking for inspiration and found it in abundance… It’s a Jungle Out There
Continue reading →I want to share a Zen koan with you, but I think first it needs a little introduction. A koan is a teaching fable. They don’t always make immediate sense to Western ears, (and may not to Japanese ones either, … Continue reading →
Merry Christmas everyone! I hopethe New Year is full of wonderfuladventures, health and happiness. Your Spirit engorges meuntil there is nothing but You Only…the sense of theDivine All earthly things fadeaway Your light almostblinding Painful to look upon The fine … Continue reading →
As we head into what shows every sign of being a prolonged period of economic stress, it pays to look to our own houses and make sure they are ready to weather the coming storm. As writers, we must be … Continue reading →
The Peripatetic School Peripatetic: ADJECTIVE:1. Walking about or from place to place; traveling on foot. 2. Peripatetic Of or relating to the philosophy or teaching methods of Aristotle, who conducted discussions while walking about in the Lyceum of ancient Athens. … Continue reading →