On Writing; the Drought of 2017
A new acquaintance asked me why I stopped writing. "Life. Work. Kids. Mostly life," I answered. "Well you have to have all of that if you're going to have something to write about," she replied, knowingly. I had promised that no matter what came along, I would not...
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Alex
I've been trying to write a post about Alex for months. But when you're living in the midst of inevitable decline, it's hard to put the experience into words. After a short fight with lymphoma, Alex passed away in early September. I was with him when he passed, which...
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Peace in Perfection
It's been a while since I've written. And yes, I have an excuse, but is there ever a good excuse for not writing when you fancy yourself a writer. 🙂 It has been a whirlwind spring and summer, and all of the sudden I find myself looking at the leaves turning colors...
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Magic of Mount Shasta
I know I am woefully behind on getting an update written. So much to write about, so little time. But I had a really magical experience the other evening. Claire insisted that I take her on a bike ride around the neighborhood. I protested that it was too late, but she...
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Create Your Life
I want to share a process with you that I have personally used multiple times to change my life dramatically. The first time I used it, I tripled my income in a matter of months. That was over 20 years ago. The last time I used it, I shifted quite a few things I never...
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How to Turn Negative People into Cheerleaders
Anyone who has accomplished anything in this world has had to deal with negative people. No matter what you set out to accomplish, the very fact of having a goal is going to bring out negativity in someone somewhere. Whether you're going to art school or becoming a...
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