YOU CAN DO IT! HANG IN THERE!

There is nothing like clichés; words or phrases that are so common they tend to lose their effectiveness completely.  Well, that usually  happens when that phrase has been worn out by a lot of people or a few people. Whatever the reason, it is possible to get calloused to phrases that once had meaning.  Here’s

GO AGAINST THE GRAIN – PLEASE!

Let me know if you think I am right.   We are kindred, all of us because we are all human beings.  We are men and women. That’s a given.  But I see today everyone wanting to make sure that they are in line with what’s popular or God forbid – regular.  Don’t get me

YES, YOU CAN!

At an early age, my grandson was diagnosed as special needs.  I was terrified because I knew nothing about the particular condition he had and felt that I couldn’t do what was necessary to help him along.  Well, guess what, with some exceptional professionals at the school, and taking a couple of courses I found

WORDS IN PRINT CARRY A LOT OF WEIGHT

Please remember that throughout man’s history words have carried weight and changed the world around us.  Never feel that your literary work doesn’t matter.  Below are words from people who sacrified and gave their all; words that enhanced this great nation and turned it in a positive direction.  Read words of eternity,and be encouraged.  I

Short and Sweet Advice for Writers – Showing Up — Live to Write – Write to Live

If it’s true what they say, that 80 percent of success is showing up … Most often attributed to Woody Allen, the maxim “80 percent of success is showing up” has earned its place in the collective cultural consciousness. But, how does one actually “show up,” and is it as easy to do as it […]

A Few More Memories

Talk about memories:  My eldest daughter is 38 years old.  But once she was 5 years old and she was watching a cartoon on T.V.  She came and asked, “Mom, can I have a Ahhple (apple)?  I got one for her and washed and wiped it. I told her, “Whatever parts you don’t eat, bring them

IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME ONCE AGAIN

It’s Christmas time again and here in the Midwest it hasn’t snowed very much and in fact the streets are dry.  What we have had is a lot of fog these last couple of weeks. No matter, it is still Christmas time and it is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends.  

Sandy Beaches Can Inspire

Does this picture of a secluded sandy beach, greenery everywhere and the cool water gently crashing on the shore inspire you to pen a great literary work? Walking with his head full of many thoughts, he sighs and looks up. Suddenly, he sees her wading alone in the water.  When she notices him she smiles