Monthly Archives: January 2019

One of my all-time favorite guides to writing isn’t really a writing guide at all. It’s called Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-term Fulfillment by George Leonard. My great friend and mentor Coach Tully recommended it highly and I’m … Continue reading →

Tibetan monks over many generations have identified lack of control over the mind and its wanderings as one of the greatest obstacles to their devotion. To offset this hampering reality, they will spends day creating intricate and colorful mandala sand … Continue reading →

When I was little, one of my favorite things in the world was listening to my beloved mom Dorothy read aloud to us. It’s a joy every child should know. That’s why I love the whole idea of World Read … Continue reading →

“And the verse falls to the soul like dew to the pasture.”   Pablo Neruda “Happy Birthday to the Write Group, which has inspired me to unfold my poetic and writing soul.”   Ermira Mitre A blustery winter afternoon turned sunny and … Continue reading →

“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. ‘Pooh!’ he whispered. ‘Yes, Piglet?’ ‘Nothing,’ said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw. ‘I just wanted to be sure of you.’” The birthday card with this little story sits in a spot where I see … Continue reading →

“All know the way; few actually walk it.”    Bodhidharma Ancient wisdom — and so true, isn’t it? When it come to pursuing the creative life and sharing our gifts, we really do know the way, don’t we? As writers, our … Continue reading →

Here’s a great way to shake off the Winter blues: Dust off a short story that you love, polish it until it sparkles, and begin submitting it! One option: the Winter Short Story Award offered by The Masters Review, a … Continue reading →

Writing rules abound: A quick Google search of the term would surely turn up boatloads of them. A spirited discussion about these crafty little critters with my dear friend, avid reader, and fellow writer Linda prompted me to ponder whether … Continue reading →

“There is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.”   Ralph Waldo Emerson “Scatter joy” – what a wonderful idea! I have a card with these words emblazoned on … Continue reading →

Martin Luther King’s birthday is actually January 15th, but since it is being celebrated this week, I thought I’d inspire us all with some of his words of wisdom about hope, faith, life, and excellence: “Life’s most persistent and urgent … Continue reading →