Monthly Archives: February 2026

« The sound of the sea, the curve of a horizon, wind in leaves, the cry of a bird leave manifold impressions in us. And suddenly, without our wishing it at all, one of these memories spills from us and finds … Continue reading →

Let’s tap into our inner well of enthusiasm, ignite our passion, and bring ardent desire to our work! To help us on our way, some sparkling gems ponder and act upon: “You can do anything if you have enthusiasm…. Enthusiasm … Continue reading →

« An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come. » Victor Hugo Born on February 26, 1802, Victor Hugo is known for his novels Notre-Dame de Paris and Les Misérables. He was also a poet and … Continue reading →

Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury: Always great for a shot of artistic adrenalin: “So I collected comics, fell in love with carnivals and World’s Fairs and began to write. And what, you ask, does writing teach us? … Continue reading →

I don’t know where you are right now, but here in Montclair, New Jersey, we’re experiencing a thrilling adventure…a major SNOW DAY! I know, I know, for some people this is a trial, but for me, it’s a treat. When … Continue reading →

On special days—and every day is a special day!—it’s wonderful to count our blessings. I’m so grateful for and appreciate my fabulous family and friends, my work as a writer, which I cherish, and all of my creative fellow scribes, … Continue reading →

In honor of Washington’s birthday, also my wonderful husband David’s birthday, here are some words of wisdom to light our way: “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” “It is better to be alone than in … Continue reading →

There’s so much advice out there: about what to write, how to write, how to sell what you write. It can seem overwhelming. But in the small ocean of books about writing, there are some that I’ve found to be … Continue reading →

He was born in West Virginia, where his forbears were once slaves. His mother died when he was a little boy and the children in his family were scattered in different directions by the tragedy. He was taken in by … Continue reading →

« It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. »Sir Edmund Hillary I found some advice from the author of a business book called Out-Executing the Competition, that seems relevant to our writing which suggested four steps job holders can take to … Continue reading →