Monthly Archives: September 2016

School Supplies

“That old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air.” Walter Stegner, Angle of Repose “School Supplies” — I passed a small sign in a local stationery … Continue reading

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Something Wonderful

As we move into the days of leaves and harvest, let us take a few moments to ponder the nature of our livelihood as scribes and storytellers: It is a sacred calling. Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made … Continue reading

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Collect Words

“And the verse falls to the soul like dew to the pasture.”      Pablo Neruda “COLLECT WORDS! Buy your own dictionary. Read your dictionary every day. CIRCLE exciting words. The more words you know, the better you will be able to … Continue reading

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Daring Believer

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance.”      Bruce Barton Daring believers — they’re a rare breed, aren’t they? They are the ones who stay up late … Continue reading

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