About a year ago, I wrote this post about inspiration and why inspiration matters. It began with happy memories of the pop culture years of the late ’60s and how they kept popping up throughout my days—as either a wistful thought or nostalgic feeling. This seemed too much of a coincidence. I wanted to investigate… Read More
The natural world has so many advantages from inspiration to health benefits. The best gift I’ve received from exploring the majesty of this impressive world we live in and its royal beauty is how it opened up my heart to writing poetry, and to my inner artist. I write in bits and short bursts—sort of… Read More
Some people are good at math and know it like their own skin. They memorize theories and can solve problems in seconds. If you open any math book, you feel the writer’s love of numbers and it’s as if they have their own language. I had no idea the degree of non-textbook math books available… Read More
I was driving in Jade today, my beautiful Ford truck. I adopted her out of my love for the tough, the rugged and the exquisite. I wanted a truck to protect me that I could keep forever. An ol’ pal to listen to music with and take me wherever I need to go. She has… Read More
Sometimes you have to quietly talk yourself into things. Or lightly pinch yourself. Give yourself a little self kindness boost and an earthy dimension to your day. This moment is REAL. I have a personal story to share. About a year ago, my son Doug reminded me that I used to write poems about his… Read More
Weapon is a negative term to most people. But sometimes in order to navigate the world, we need an invisible sword and shield to keep an unwavering spirit and send away any negative vibes. When Dementors are about… it’s incredibly distracting. We have to be able to relax in order to let our soul guide… Read More