Monthly Archives: September 2022

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” John Quincy Adams Patience and perseverance—these two “Ps” pack a lot of punch, don’t they? And yet so often they are seen as a bit dull … Continue reading →

A gathering of writerly advice to speed us on our way today: “A good story is one that ends with the acquisition of knowledge.”   Toni Morrison “It’s none of their business that you have to learn to write.Let them think … Continue reading →

Let’s launch this Labor Day Weekend early with a lovely meditation on work. Kahlil Gibran said that “work is love made visible.” To help us make the most of each day’s labor, let’s keep in mind his powerful poem “On … Continue reading →

“To me the greatest pleasure of writing is not what it’s about, but the music the words make.” Truman Capote Sure, we have things we want to say when we write—ideas, insights, emotions, fears and joys we want to share. … Continue reading →