Childlike Wonder: Don’t Let It Slip Away
As I get older, it occurs to me that I’m in danger of losing touch with the childlike wonder that makes life worth living. In order to get much joy… Read more »
Category: Fun & Humor
What Olympians and Writers Have in Common
I’ve written before about why I am an avid Olympics watcher. Basically it’s because I’m enthralled by the stories of the athletes and the Games themselves. As a writer, I… Read more »
The Thrill of Quirky Analog Places
A record store just opened in my town! It goes nicely with the indie bookstore that opened last year and the board game shop where I spend too much time… Read more »
What I’m Up To This Week: 02/09/18
I used to call these weekly posts News Updates and Reading Lists. I’d showcase any news and what books I was reading that week. And then I stopped doing them,… Read more »
Cooking for Creativity and Mental Health
In the past year and a half, I’ve discovered a new passion: Cooking. (And baking.) Believe me, I’m more surprised by this development than anyone else. Growing up, my mother… Read more »
The Joy of Serendipity
While out shopping this holiday season, I had a rare opportunity to appreciate a long forgotten concept: Serendipity. The simple joy of discovering something new and unexpected. I was rushing… Read more »
Happy New Year!
Just a quick note to wish you all a Happy New Year! I hope 2018 brings all my my readers and friends good tidings and prosperity. I hope you achieve… Read more »
Merry Christmas!
Just a quick note to wish all my readers and friends Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! No matter what or how you celebrate (even if it’s just kicking your feet… Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving!
The blog is going dark this week because… Thanksgiving! I will be busy doing the eating/decorating/parade/football (Go Auburn!)/family fun thing this week, so no time to blog. Fear not I… Read more »
Happy Labor Day!
It’s a holiday weekend here in the U.S., so I’m grabbing a little R&R. There’s no regular post today, but I did want to wish you all a Happy Labor… Read more »