Monthly Archives: December 2021

Tristram I am not one Who must have everything; yet I must have My dreams if I must live, for they are mine. Wisdom is not one word and then another, Till words are like dry leaves under a tree; … Continue reading →

I put a piece of paper under my pillow, and when I could not sleep I wrote in the dark.”Henry David Thoreau We’ve all had our moments of white-hot inspiration — and perhaps you’ve created a small gem from one. … Continue reading →

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” Jane Austen Today, December 16, is the divine Jane Austen’s birthday. She was born in 1775. Her most famous book, the wonderful Pride and Prejudice, has sold more than 20 million … Continue reading →

“I’m a little shy about telling anybody to go read Tolstoy’s War and Peace, since it’s quite an undertaking; but it is a wonderful book. And from the technical aspect, it’s almost miraculous in the way it shifts imperceptibly from … Continue reading →

In 1962, a new band which was by no means a proven hit maker, was allotted one day of EMI’s studio time to complete 10 songs for their first British album. Schedules and budgets allowed the newcomers no more time … Continue reading →

Unless we tuck our poetry and prose under our pillow at night or stuff it in a drawer or let it languish on our computers, we’re going to face rejection. Sure, some people are going to love what we do. … Continue reading →

We never know how how we areTill we are called to rise;And then, if we are true to planOur statures touch the skies. The heroism er reciteWould be a daily thing,Did not ourselves the cubits warpFor fear to be a … Continue reading →

“Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.” The divine, sublime Emily Dickinson was born today, December 10, in 1830. A gathering of her quiet wisdom to in spirit and delight us: “If I can stop … Continue reading →

“…consider for a moment the learnings in life you’ve forfeited because your parents, your peers, your school, your society, have not allowed you to be playful, free, and foolish in the learning process. How many times have you failed to … Continue reading →

Have you ever had one of those long, restless nights when a project you’re working on hijacks your mind and your sleep? When your body is tired, but your mental gears are racing, so you can’t really rest? I just … Continue reading →