Marie Curie said: "Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all, confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained." So . . . that's why I spend my spare time writing, editing and, alas, writing some more. My stories may never open doors to medical or scientific … [Read more...] about We must believe
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On this day, I write
Robert Dugoni opened the Surrey conference I just attended. "On this day, I write," was the ending phrase of his speech. If you'd like to hear it, please click here. It is inspirational. Thanks to Robert Dugoni, I began the conference reminded of why I write. Thanks to Robert McCammon, and Robynn Sheahan, and Russell Turney, I left the conference reminded of why I … [Read more...] about On this day, I write
I have my reasons and you have yours.
We all do what we feel we have to at any given moment and those actions we cannot justify, we rationalize. Notice I didn't say we always do what we feel is right. There's a big difference. BESIDES . . . what's right for you could easily wrong someone else (see my post What's your point . . . of view? ) There are always at least two sides to a story. The trick is considering … [Read more...] about I have my reasons and you have yours.
Where does the dream stop and the story begin?
I awoke this morning in the middle of a dream. I had been re-hired by a firm I worked for fifteen years ago. It was my first day back. Scrambled eggs, sausage links, and hash browns were being served on the over-polished, walnut conference table. Hmmm. Family breakfasts weren't company policy when I worked there last time. People, some familiar, some strangers, milled around … [Read more...] about Where does the dream stop and the story begin?
What’s your point . . . of view?
Nothing is black and white… really. All things are shaded by point of view. Most of us have experienced this by the time we’re out of diapers. You think you should have a toy, another baby is sure they need it, and whoever ends up with the prize ultimately believes they deserved it. By the time we're four or five we learn to tailor our perception if the need arises. You … [Read more...] about What’s your point . . . of view?