I’ve been doing research for my latest writing project and stunned by the fabulous people who I had no idea existed. I mean there are a LOT of people that did amazing stuff…and there are no holidays, plaques, nada to mark it. Occasionally, they get a mention in a book …
So let’s imagine we’re all on a boat, sailing the ocean. I tend to tell my tales when the waters are calm and we can enjoy a glass of wine and relax against the cushion, letting the wind do the work and maybe just my foot on the tiller to …
I love the Fourth of July more than any other holiday. It seems so Free. Free from religious controversy Free from family politics Free from gift giving anxiety And there are fireworks. I just don’t know how bad a day can be if it is most noted for barbecue, patriotism, …
There’s a lot made of having courage and confidence in our culture. I am someone who has been told I possess both. I am always surprised by this. And it is not being coy, I really am surprised. I’m happy I come off that way, but I wonder if I …
I love me an absolute. A pass/fail. A right/wrong. A black/white. An all/nothing. I profess to appreciate the grays of life, but that is really just brainwashing by Oprah, God, and some qualified therapists. If I had it my way, there would be CERTAINTY. 100% GUARANTEES and YOUR MONEY BACK. …
There, but for the Grace of God, go I… …I like this phrase. It rolls off the tongue and has a poetic rhythm to it that sounds nice to the ear. I found myself using it the other day in the grocery store. And while I use it to note …