How to Patch Together a Potent Poem?
It occurred to me recently that just because I’ve been doing something as naturally as a fish taking to water does not necessarily mean that …
How to Avoid being Puffed Up and Stupid: Rules to Learn By
Where I talk about the prevailing logic of my relationship to rules.
A New Story and an Old Proverb
I wrote a poem to start the book off to a good pace, a creative thesis if you will…
Waiting Patiently: The Unwanted Answer
Introduction and Review I promised a few weeks ago to expand on some of the lessons about waiting that I have collected from the Bible. …
Live like a Plant: A Missed Goal
My mother loves me, and one of the ways she expresses this is through her appreciation of my various creative works. She once said that …
Lessons from Nature: The Snake’s Name and a Song of Praise
Today I’d like to share something that got recorded right away, that very day; a poem that began to take form as I sat by the lake in the cooling twilight.
Lessons from Nature: Abrus Precatorius and the Maker’s Mind
I wandered to a part of the park I’d never seen before, which is my favorite way to go walking, and happily stumbled upon an area that seemed well tended…
Waiters in the Bible: Encouragement Through Shared Experiences
Yes, before you jump down my throat, I am aware that I may be misusing that word, though I find it ironic on many levels, and most recently because I started a job as a waitress. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let jump right into it.
A Story about Impulsivity
This is a true story. It’s also quite personal. I will tell you about a mistake, and what I learned from it. I will also tell you about some strange things I will leave open to your interpretation. If that sounds interesting, let’s get to it.
Big Questions in Life and Writer’s Block
Existential Questions You’ll often hear in literature, media, and from friends, that one must ask oneself the hard questions in life. Questions like “Who are …