Through the Haze is a poem I wrote a very long time ago. I wrote it during a time when my life had been turned upside down and nothing was comfortable or clear or certain. It is an uncomfortable poem from a troubled time. I am full grown, an adult.I had a childhood once.It is… Continue reading Through the Haze, a Poem
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In this Month of Love-Love Life
Has life got you down? Have you lost that loving feeling? In this month of love put the love back into your life—no silly, not that love.
Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story
Stories need structure. You don’t have to outline your story but the structure must be there. One of the essential pieces of story structure is the story obstacle or antagonist. As a writer, you know you need a strong obstacle to make a super story, but how does that work on paper? The Power of… Continue reading Create Strong Obstacles to Make A Super Story
A Growl in the Dead of the Night
Years ago my husband was out of town and I was alone when I was awakened by a warning growl in the dead of the night. Our six-month-old Dalmatian pup had never growled before. He hadn’t even barked. That event sparked the inspiration for this vignette. I hope you enjoy it. The growling woke her.… Continue reading A Growl in the Dead of the Night
In This Month of Love–Love One Another
“Love one another” is a concept that has been around since Confucian times (551–479 BC) or earlier. It’s been stated and restated. Call it a Golden Rule You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against your kinsfolk. Love your neighbor as yourself — Leviticus 19:18 The concept appears in nearly every religion. What is… Continue reading In This Month of Love–Love One Another