Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
Just a quick note on giving thanks. I have been blessed in many ways over the years of my life. Where those blessings originate I will leave to your own beliefs. But whatever the source, I am too often complacent about the wonderful things in my life. I married my college sweetheart, and for more... Continue Reading →
Writers spend a lot of time talking about books and the process of writing. It's what I've done here most of the time as well. But I've come to the realization that there is another aspect of being a good writer that tends to be given short shrift. Caring for ourselves beyond our writing. Let... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) (Warning - the following topic makes me cranky. You... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;... Continue Reading →
I am serious about my faith. I am serious about the importance and power of words. But I don’t care what the Bible says. That may seem contradictory. But the first two statements lead directly, for me, to the third. Here’s how: The words you read weren’t the words that were originally spoken or written.... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) A few years ago, I was given the chance... Continue Reading →
This past year, I was honored to be asked to sponsor a young friend for Confirmation. At the beginning of the process, I took him out to lunch so we could talk about what he needed from me. The question he was pondering was this: “Why do we do church? Why do we need to... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) (Before the notes come flocking in, I am well... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) Earlier this year, I had the chance to help... Continue Reading →
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) I do not wear religious jewelry except at worship... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 