Monthly Archives: December 2025

A bouquet of lovely thoughts for the New Year: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called ‘Opportunity’ and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” … Continue reading →

“Words of encouragement fan the sparks of genius into the flame of achievement. Legend tells us that Lincoln’s dying mother called her small son to her bedside and whispered, ‘Be somebody, Abe!’”Wilfred Peterson, The Art of Living Treasure Chest Writing … Continue reading →

« It is a law of the universe: Assistance must always be given tothose who request it. » Oprah Winfrey Frank Somma is a highly successful salesman, a motivational speaker, and a good friend of my good friend and mentor, Dr. Rob … Continue reading →

A wish for us all, this season of hope and holiday renewal: Little Tree John Greenleaf Whittier Little silent Christmas treeYou are so littleYou are more like a flower Who found you in the green forestAnd were you very sorry … Continue reading →

We all fantasize about having large blocks of time to court our muses, often this isn’t an option. Finding or making time to write on a regular basis can be challenging, especially as the holidays roll around. With planning, shopping, … Continue reading →

« It is a law of the universe. Assistance must always be given to those who request it. » Oprah Winfrey Wouldn’t it be wonderful — absolutely fabulous, in fact — if you could somehow magically conjure up vital information for a … Continue reading →

« Be bigger than your fears. »Dorothy My mom darling mom Dorothy’s birthday is tomorrow — December 20. She passed away of pancreatic cancer in 2004. Since then, my beautiful sister Stephanie and I often get together to celebrate her birthday by … Continue reading →

« Advice from a HORSE” — this headline, emblazoned on a fire-engine red T-shirt, caught my eye and I bought it. Before giving it to a friend, pondered the gems of advice printed below a dashing, prancing stallion — and realized … Continue reading →

“The moment we give close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world unto itself.” Henry Miller  A blade of grass — a magnificent world. Now, that’s a writer paying close attention! … Continue reading →

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.” Jane Austen Today, December 16, is the divine Jane Austen’s birthday. She was born in 1775. Her most famous book, the wonderful Pride and Prejudice, has sold more than 20 million copies … Continue reading →