To Touch the Stars is a song written and produced by astronaut Scott Tingle‘s son. It was written to honor his family’s journey to reach his dreams. Watch me touch the stars is one of the lines of the chorus. Fitting for the videos he used. Fitting for his father, the astronaut. But oh, so… Continue reading Touch the Stars
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Writing Is Easy–Until It’s Hard
Writing looks easy. We all learn to write essays about what I did this summer at an early age. And writing is easy–until it’s hard. The hard work comes when you desire to create a compelling story. This is the story of one way to learn to create a compelling story. Many people instruct wanna-be-writers… Continue reading Writing Is Easy–Until It’s Hard
Don’t Underestimate the Pain
Sadly suicide is in the public discourse right now. The suicides of public personalities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have shocked many. Don’t underestimate the pain. They probably didn’t want to die. What they probably wanted was to escape the pain they felt inside. Sadder still is that they aren’t the only ones who thought… Continue reading Don’t Underestimate the Pain
Spycraft: Essentials–a Review
Spies, and spooks, and agents, oh, my! Spycraft: Essentials by Piper Bayard and Jay Holmes has the title right. This book is for anyone who writes about spies, loves the history of American intelligence agencies and spycraft, or anyone who enjoys a good and educational read. Clear definitions give the reader the background she needs to… Continue reading Spycraft: Essentials–a Review
10 Ways to Supercharge Your Self-Confidence
Has your confidence been ebbing lately? Feel like a failure? Is it possible to change no confidence to something better? Here are 10 ways to supercharge your self-confidence. Why have you no confidence? I’m betting it has to do with some fear you have. Fear you won’t “fit in”. Fear that you won’t measure up… Continue reading 10 Ways to Supercharge Your Self-Confidence