Monthly Archives: January 2021

The Winter Warrior I heard the winter warrior riding by, I heard his chariot in the night chill sky, Its ice-wheels rattled while the wind did blow, Scattering hail — ice-gravel — on the earth below. I felt the coldness … Continue reading →

Getting a project down on paper, whether it’s a novel, short story, play or film script, is always daunting. But once we’ve mapped out a rough draft, we face a second challenge: Figuring out how to reshape and revise what … Continue reading →

A story: Two shoe salesmen were sent overseas by their home office to scout out new markets. Their first stop was a country where everyone was barefoot. The first salesman sent back a telegram to the company headquarters saying, “Leaving … 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 →

“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 it every day. On … Continue reading →

Robert Fulton was watching steam rising from a boiling kettle when the idea for the steam engine came to him. One of William Faulkner’s best-known novels had its beginning in the image he saw of a child sitting in a … Continue reading →

Song Form Morning uptown, quiet on the street, no matter the distinctions that can be made, quiet, very quiet, on the street. Sun’s not even up yet, just some kid and me, skating, both of us, at the early sun, … Continue reading →

“For me, reading was and is a revolutionary act. It expands my mind and gives me the necessary tools for the revolution of my spirit, the revolution of my mind, and the revolution of society …. Choose to read, choose … Continue reading →

Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” 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, … Continue reading →

Success in its highest and noblest form calls for peace of mind and enjoyment and happiness which come only to the man who has found the work that he likes best.” Napoleon Hill We all need an energy boost from … Continue reading →