Creative thinking is enhanced by understanding how the creative process works. There are times when creatives spend their energy in very big ways. I call the thin and dim weariness that can follow this time The Flatlands. The following video is a visual tour of this place... [...]
"Mom, I'm not as smart as I used to be." I will never forget my youngest daughter's statement after her first day back to school following brain surgery. After many personal trials that had initially delayed graduation, she was supposed to graduate the year before, in Spring 2014. Then, just prior to the [...]
My name is Stryder. Over 3 years ago some very loving folks rescued me from my old life and brought me to live with my beloved human. Annie is a writer and even though she walks on 2 legs and I walk on four, we have a lot in common. I asked [...]
Our seasons of creativity can reflect seasons of the Earth. We move from winter into spring in our creative journey. It is here we may notice that there are new ideas beginning to form. This metaphor is one that brings great hope. Can you detect that "glint of green" in your life and in [...]
Graphophobia is the fear of writing. I suffered from graphophobia; I worked hard to overcome my own fear of writing. Because of this I am able to understand how this fear works and effectively help others. Hearing me talk about this may surprise you. I am an author, a seasoned writing teacher and a [...]
These are the top ten books that have impacted my life. I could easily write about my top 100 books of all times because books have always befriended me. In my life, books have helped me grow and redefine my belief systems. They have taught me, inspired me and accompanied me throughout dark and [...]
I love this photo because I am surrounded by books that I love. Do you notice how the books are larger than me? Yes, these stories have become a part of my life. Who doesn’t occasionally rattle off a few lines from Dr. Seuss? Or hum a few bars about the bare necessities, even [...]
Welcome everyone! I'm probably not the first (nor the last) to tell you that sometimes life can be incredibly exciting. Then, in the next breath, I will tell you it can be daunting. Yep. Life is that path that we travel. Personally, I call it The Wonder Path although I do not always [...]
