Moral courage. Emotional courage. Physical courage. I need it all, but find one easier to act on than the others. Moral courage is the courage to act according to one’s own ethical values and principles… Courage In The Face Of The Elderly
The more involved in writing and creating I become, the more separated I feel from my income producing work. I understand a bit how some of the great artists died penniless. They must have been… Balancing Income Producing Work and Creativity
I have had a morning routine for some time and have found that it helps me to accomplish many of the things that tend to get pushed aside if left to later in the day.… Morning Routine of a Husband and Father
I’ve got this smile. It’s made up of several components that are not just part of my mouth. Of course, the main parts are my teeth, my gums, and my lips. But my eyes and… The Story of My Smile
“What consumes your mind controls your life.” –Unknown This is so very true. When I think back to September 11, 2001, I am reminded that once I heard the news of the planes crashing, I… What Is Controlling Your Life?
A few weeks ago I decided to make some Chinese donuts…you know the ones. You get them at the buffet or from the takeout place. Are they actually Chinese? My research tells me yes, but… Traditions Vs New Experiences
The process I use for writing books closely follows what I learned from Stephen King and his book On Writing. I write 2,000 words a day until the story ends. I then read the story… Reading of A First Draft – The Recruit
Last night, our family of five sat around a campfire and talked and laughed. We spent a good amount of time talking about the horror of Grimm’s Fairy Tails and the story of Brian Robeson,… Creating a Rite of Passage For My Sons
I recently published a short story on my blog about Gary and Gerty Hanover who live on Hanover Lane. They enjoy drinking coffee and reading books. Aside from their Thursday morning trips to the bank… First Draft of Hanover Lane Book Completed