Monthly Archives: May 2025

These I’ve Loved These I’ve loved since I was little:Wood to build with or to whittle,Wind in the grass and falling rain,First leaves along an April lane,Yellow flowers, cloudy weather,River-bottom smell, old leather,Fields newly plowed, young corn in rows,Back-country roads … Continue reading →

A really helpful report from the Center for Brain Research is so encouraging. How flexible and adaptable our brain is. In fact, it craves innovation and challenge! “Train Your Brain to Thrive from Nine to Five” described some techniques for … Continue reading →

Albert Einstein is believed to have invented the theory of relativity while riding his bicycle. Evidence is mounting that taking breaks from mental activity boosts productivity and creativity. The reverse is also true: Skipping breaks can create fatigue and stress.  … Continue reading →

Whether we’re crafting a short story, novel or play, one of the most powerful — and trickiest tools — in our kit bag is dialogue. Dynamic dialogue makes a story sizzle and gives it forward momentum; lackluster dialogue limps along. … Continue reading →

« Success is blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it. Success is shy. It won’t come out while you’re watching.”Tennessee Williams “Success is shy” — this intriguing idea prompted me to search my author quotes for other thoughts on … Continue reading →

In honor of Memorial Day, a moving meditation on heroism: American Heroby Mary West Jorgensen “Our history is studded with heroic names. These names compose a world roster from which almost every nation may choose one and say: He is … Continue reading →

« The power of thought is the magic of the mind.”Lord Byron We all want to be creative and original. But how do we get there? The traditional innovation model revolves around conducting research or analysis and using it as the … Continue reading →

« At home thinking.”     John Adams, diary entry “Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.”     Lorraine Hansberry Let’s face it: Thinking is hard work. As Hercule Poirot might say, exercising our “little gray cells” can be a strain. And yet, … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I can be easily distracted. Maybe it’s my Piscean nature. Staying focused and on track can be challenging for me, even when I have a goal. So I’ve started asking myself one simple question … Continue reading →

Hello! Took a little break, but KWD is back, uplifted, empowered, and renewed! “The smallest flower is a thought, a life answering to some feature of the Great Whole…”  Honore de Balzac Born today, May 20, back in 1799, Honore de … Continue reading →