Monthly Archives: April 2025

As we all know, writing burns up a lot of brain cells. Since it’s important for us to keep our focus and concentration throughout the day, I’m always on the lookout for easy energy boosters that we can incorporate into … Continue reading →

“A little magic can take you a long way.” “Don’t gobblefunk around with words.”  “We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”Roald Dahl One of the delights of writing my children’s novel has been the great joy … Continue reading →

“I lik Riting time becrs I can get my feings out. you cant kep your hot felings in sid of you you mit get sec.” Kid’s composition I love this honest, earnest description a little kid gave of why he … Continue reading →

A lovely moment in the opening pages of the glorious Anne of Green Gables: “She came out of her reverie with a deep sigh and looked a him with the dreamy gaze of a soul that had been wandering afar, star-led. … Continue reading →

“I always loved running…it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights … Continue reading →

April is National Poetry Month and there’s an inspiring event afoot: National Poem in Your Pocket Day. This year, it’s today, April 10. People across the country will express their love of poetry by selecting a favorite poem, carrying it … Continue reading →

“I’ve often thought that the oldest thing we have is the story: people gathering around the fire…eventually these turned into myths and legends. To me all of this comes out of the most human of activities: sharing our experiences with … Continue reading →

“If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough.”Mario Andretti Who’s better equipped than a professional race car driver to help us write dangerously? So,me time back, I read an interview with Frankie Montecalvo, a racer who’s rapidly gaining … Continue reading →

“If I create from the heart nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing.”Marc Chagall “You can’t think and hit at the same time. A full mind is an empty bat.”Yogi Berra Marc Chagall and Yogi Berra — strange … Continue reading →

As we give ourselves the gift of time to nourish and restore our creativity, I share with yousome wisdom from the Dalai Lama, a beacon of light and love in a world needing more of both: The Dalai Lama’s Millennium … Continue reading →