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on Realistic Writing Goals
I have never been a goal oriented sort of guy. My motivations have always been the journey rather than the destination. But sometimes perhaps we have to set realistic goals or we spend so much time enjoying the journey that … Continue reading
on the Young
There is something special in the tentative, vulnerable smiles of very young girls. I wonder what happens to them that they lose that precious innocence? Perhaps it is when they pass beyond adolescence into young adulthood and begin to realize … Continue reading
on Fate’s Odds
Followers of my blog may realize I am a believer in Fate. Every passing year has increased this belief to the point I now find it hard to understand how anyone could not realize Fate is the rider that pulls … Continue reading
Dwelling in the Details
There is an expression which states, “The devil is in the detail.” In any country chronically obsessed with the letter of the law, this expression is extraordinarily true. Indeed, perhaps the expression should be updated to reflect current times. Maybe … Continue reading
On Happiness
Many believe they are happy. Many believe they are not. What is happiness? An illusive, impossible dream? Would we be happy if we had a little more? Would we be unhappy if we had a little less? If you’re wondering … Continue reading
Tamryn
The names that touch our Souls. Some think I named our oldest daughter. Some think I made up her unique name, for until she bore it I knew of no other who did. I did neither of those things. Tamryn. … Continue reading
Deeds -versus- Words
A virtual friend, Camille Sanzone, emailed me today. I have taken the liberty of quoting her email in order to set the stage for my response. I am sure she won’t mind, however if you’d like to find out why … Continue reading
On dé·jà vu
dé·jà vu pronunciation: dāZHä ˈvo͞o noun: déjà vu a feeling of having previously experienced the present situation. dé·jà vu, also known as “Further thoughts on Fate.” I wonder if those who have never experienced Fate are simply too blind to … Continue reading
On Need
Our most fundamental needs are for water, food, and shelter. Or are they? What of air? Is our most fundamental need, not air? Air is the product of what? The component of air that is oxygen, {about 20%} is produced … Continue reading
On Words that Offend
If you’ve read anything on my blog, you already know how much words mean to me. If you’ve read nothing here yet, then believe me when I say they mean a great deal. Why do words matter so much? Because … Continue reading
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at a Reader’s Request
As an author one of the smartest things one can do is listen to our readers, yet as an artist listening to our audience might well be the very worst mistake we can make. Life is full of these little … Continue reading
immaterial
~ immaterial… ~ ~ Reach out and touch me, with other than your words, you can’t for I am not there. Though my heart is real, my spirit is not made of matter, my spirit is immaterial. Material things do … Continue reading
The Followers of Fate
Once we have experienced fate the only way to think it doesn’t exist is to close our mind to its reality. I won’t do that. However I also won’t try and come up with some nonsensical set of almost believable … Continue reading
Pauper to Prince
So many stories follow the path of someone’s transition from rags to riches, or from pauper magically transformed into a prince. To me the truth is that every girl is already a princess and should be treated like one, and … Continue reading
On the rights of the Rich
Do the rights of the rich outweigh the rights of the poor? I see variances on this theme often and they are invariably couched in terms that make them sound so logical they almost seem acceptable. Almost. However I ultimately … Continue reading