Monthly Archives: November 2024

As we begin our holiday, may your life be full of joy and gratitude, now and always: God’s WorldEdna St. Vincent Millay “O world, I cannot hold thee close enough!Thy winds, thy wide gray skies!Thy mists, that roll and rise!Thy … Continue reading →

“The secret of success is knowing what the best next step to take is — then taking it.” David Viscott I don’t know about you, but in my writing life, I find that that it’s easy for me to become … Continue reading →

“Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might.”   Ecclesiastes, 9:10 “A man is relieved and gay when he has put his heart into his work, and done his best; but what he has said or done otherwise, … Continue reading →

…sometimes it is necessaryto reteach a thing its loveliness,to put a hand on its browof the flowerand retell it in words and in touchit is lovelyuntil it flowers again from within, of self-blessing… “Prose is walking; poetry is flying”  Galway … Continue reading →

Here’s a gathering of writers’ quotes I enjoy and find uplifting, so I thought I’d share them with you to light your way today: “In the middle of the world, make one positive step. In the center of chaos,make one … Continue reading →

“Only three things are necessary to make life happy: the blessing of God,books, and a friend.”Henri Dominique Lacordaire One night my son Alex and I were having dinner at a cozy pub. Over a glass of Blue Moon beer, I … Continue reading →

“Silence is more musical than any song.”   Christina Rossetti Silence. What a gift it is to us as writers — and how hard it is to come by. A small army of leaf blowers just buzzed outside my window, setting … Continue reading →

“Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over and whispers, ‘Grow, Grow.’The Talmud  “We are compassed about by a cloud of witnesses, whose hearts throb in sympathy with every effort and struggle, and who thrill with joy at … Continue reading →

“True creativity is characterized by a succession of acts each dependent on the one before and suggesting the one after.” Edwin H. Land “Just do the next right thing.” Dr. Rob Gilbert I love the way these two quotes simplify … Continue reading →

When all thoughts Are exhausted I slip into the woods And gather A pile of shepherd’s purse. Like the little stream Making its way Through the mossy crevices I, too, quietly Turn clear and transparent. —Ryokan (1758-1831)