Monthly Archives: February 2021

Truth It fortifies my soul to know That, though I perish, Truth is so; That, however I stray and range, Whatever I do, Thou does not change, I steadier step when I recall That, if I slip, Thou does not … Continue reading →

An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come.” Victor Hugo Born on February 26, 1802, Victor Hugo is best known for his novels Notre-Dame de Parisand Les Misérables. A leading figure of the Romantic Movement, … Continue reading →

When I happened upon this Sanskrit proverb this morning — one which many of us have seen before — it really spoke to me. I hope it speaks to you as well. Look to this day, For it is life. … Continue reading →

When an interviewer asked Babe Ruth what he thought about when he struck out, the legendary baseball hitter had a simple answer: “ I think about hitting home runs.” What great advice — and how helpful for us as creatives! … Continue reading →

I love the word “abundance” – it feels full and rich, doesn’t it? My trusty Century Dictionary says it all, defining abundance as: “overflowing plenty, copious or ample sufficiency, profusion, affluence, also abounding or rich in something.” Its root, translated from Latin, means to … Continue reading →

In honor of George Washington’s birthday, also my wonderful husband David’s birthday, some words of wisdom from our Founding Father to ponder and apply: “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” “It is better to be … Continue reading →

Try, Try Again ‘This a lesson you should heed, Try, try again; If at first you don’t succeed Try, try again; Then your courage should appear. For, if you will persevere, You will conquer, never fear; Try, try again. — … Continue reading →

“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin Turning to our friend Ben for wit and a bit of wisdom is always a good idea! Writer and Renaissance man, he knew a thing or two about getting things done. … Continue reading →

Novelist, editor, essayist, and teacher, Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winner, Toni Morrison is a beloved writer who frequently shared her thoughts on writing. In a story called, “You Don’t Know Anything,” for Lit Hub, Emily Temple gathered some of her … Continue reading →

“Don’t be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That’s only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to master yourself.” Olga Korbut, Olympic gold medalist I know, I know. No one’s going to … Continue reading →