Monthly Archives: May 2021

Let’s launch this Memorial Day weekend early with a moving meditation about heroism: American Heroby Mary West Jorgensen “Our history is studded with heroic names. These names compose a worldroster from which almost every nation may choose one and say: … Continue reading →

Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.”  Isaac Asimov How to Enjoy Writing: A book of Aid and Comfort — I can’t remember how this friendly guide by Janet and Isaac Asimov came my way, but I love it! … Continue reading →

“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it well and … Continue reading →

“There is a vitality, a life force, a energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. “And if you block it, it will … Continue reading →

Sometimes we get so caught up in racing toward the big picture — the major goal we’ve set for ourselves that we forget that the prize we’re aiming for, whether it’s finishing up a project or getting up is really … Continue reading →

From Heidi by Johanna Spyro: It was the month of May. From every height the full fresh steams of spring water were flowing down into the valley. The clear warm sunshine lay upon the mountain, which had turned green again. … Continue reading →

“Getting ready to get ready” — that’s one definition of procrastination that really strikes a chord with me. It sounds just the way I manage to fuss and delay when I’m having a hard time getting my motor going. When … Continue reading →

The smallest flower is a thought, a life answering to some feature of the Great Whole…” Honore de Balzac Born today, May 20, back in 1799, Honore de Balzac is still read and relished for his keen character studies and … Continue reading →

“Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.” Bruce Lee Bruce’s wise words are echoed by a comment from a pithy calendar of advice from Spartan Up!”— how … Continue reading →

Writing is visual — it catches the eye before it has a chance to catch the brain.” William Zinsser, On Writing Well On Writing Well is one of those classic writing guides that seems to improve with age. While it … Continue reading →