There’s nothing like that first blank screen, when you write “Chapter One” at the top of the page and stop to relish the moment. Perched on the precipice, so to speak, of total freedom. It’s all up to you—now let go and fly!! But… But… Where to start? What’s going on?...
The narrative outline for Book Two has “rested” now for exactly two weeks while I busied myself with other necessary life activities, such as taxes and house cleaning. But tomorrow morning… Tomorrow morning it will be time for me to open that file again and re-read...
As faithful readers know, I introduced a new kitten/cat to the household on December 26th. His name is Simon, and he joins a brother, Alvin. Simon is about a year and a half younger than Alvin, who has been part of “the family” here for a full year already. So...
Today, while the world anxiously awaited the start of Super Bowl XLVII (bonus points if you are one of a diminishing population who can correctly read Roman Numerals), I was busy putting the finishing touches on my tax preparations. Like with most endeavors, this...
One-twelfth of 2013 is behind us, and for me, it’s been chock full of challenges and quite the emotional roller coaster ride. Nevertheless, I am proud to say that all five of my New Year’s Resolutions are still intact. I share that with you now not to gloat, but to...
