Real But Irrational Do you walk? While I appreciate there may be some with limitations in mobility, let’s assume the majority of us can, indeed, walk.  Do you make your living from walking? Are you a postal carrier or, say, … Continue reading →

YOURS MATTER Ever felt like an outlier about your opinion on a book? Especially one that is either a bestseller or an award-winner, or one that is just raved about by your friends. What am I missing?  I recently encountered that … Continue reading →

There’s No Such Thing as a “Crappy” First Draft–REALLY! It bears repeating: a first draft is not supposed to be perfect. Or, well, it is perfect if you assess it according to the right criteria. Does it get your ideas on the … Continue reading →

Own What You Love During a recent trip to New Orleans, I indulged in a cemetery tour, a walking ghost tour, a ghost-hunting tour (in my actual haunted hotel!!), voodoo stores and vampire restaurants. It was all spooky, spiritual fun.  … Continue reading →