Monthly Archives: August 2022

Viewing the Waterfall at Mount Lu Sunlight streaming on Incense Stone kindles violet smoke; far off I watch the waterfall plunge to the long river, flying waters descending straight three thousand feet, til I think the Milky Way has tumbled … Continue reading →

How to Enjoy Writing: A Book of Aid and Comfort — love this title! This guide by Janet and Isaac Asimov has a passage that leaped out at me: “To be a writer means to write when the weather is … Continue reading →

“Despite its tireless narrative energy, despite its relentless inventiveness, the book is bloated…Repetition is the problem; the same stories are told several times, accruing more detail with each telling.” This unsparing review of a novel by a popular writer is … Continue reading →

Today, I was blessed to happen upon the wonderful Sanskrit “Salutation to the Dawn” by Kalidasa and wanted to share it with you: Look to this day, For it is life, The very life of life. In its brief course … Continue reading →

“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task, which, more than anything else, affects its successful outcome.” William James How helpful these words of wisdom are! As the father of American psychology, the brother of novelist Henry … Continue reading →

I’m always on the lookout for healthy ways to energize our days so we can keep our creativity and focus revved up throughout the day. Here are easy fixes we can all try:* Fruit fix: Adding one cup of fruit … Continue reading →