Two years ago today, I planted hope for the first time. A hope rock, more specifically. My painting and planting of hope rocks was inspired by a nearby elementary school…
Recently, my writing group discussed the key elements of a story, such as a main character with a goal, obstacles and conflict, setting, and more. One issue of debate was…
The amygdalaAnd the id come togetherA dangerous pair
Have you ever beaten yourself up about something? You weren’t doing enough. Good enough. Fast, clever, or accomplished enough. I ended 2021 thinking I hadn’t written enough during the year.…
I walked into the wine shop and didn’t know where to start. A salesperson approached. “Can I help you?” “I’d like a red wine that goes with chicken.” “Red wine…
So much of communication is ruled by inverse principles. For example, specificity makes something universal. Sounds funny, but it’s true. I was recently explaining this to my niece as she…
Different words come into vogue because of the times. Unfortunately, “languishing” is having its heyday. Even if you don’t know the word, there’s a good chance you’ve felt it at…
Listening is a verb. But we don’t treat it that way. Yes, yes—it can also be a noun. But I’m focused on the verb form right now, which, I would argue,…
I sit in anticipation. I’ve seen a glimpse. I know it’s time. Mother Nature prepares to tuck in the day. She dials down her dimmer switch and activates her kaleidoscope.…
Life: Rebooted 