May 17, 2018Member-onlyThe Power of StoryI was recently asked what makes a story come alive. My short answer to this was that a story comes alive when the words on the page not only propel the story along but also create imagery that allows the reader to experience the story both intellectually and emotionally. …Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Apr 3, 2018Member-onlyThe Long Winding RoadPart Two: Adventure Plus Independence — How Could I Have Gone Any Other Way! In Part One of this story I told you that I love change. That I love the fact that I never know what’s around the next corner. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Mar 23, 2018Member-onlyThe Long Winding RoadPart One — Art Really Is A Jealous Mistress I love change. I love the fact that I never know what’s around the corner. That each decision I make will change my life in some way. I changed jobs a lot. I was, among other things, a file clerk, a…Lifestyle3 min readLifestyle3 min read
Mar 13, 2018Member-onlyHey Mom, Would We Have Been Friends On Facebook?A couple of weeks ago, I woke up refreshed and ready to start a new day. But as I walked toward the kitchen to make a pot of coffee, a sudden sensation, that I can only describe as a pressure or a heaviness, exploded in my chest making it hard…Love2 min readLove2 min read
