It’s the middle of October, and I’m finally feeling some nicer temps, at least in the evening and the morning. October is my favorite time…
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
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Hope in the Face of Disaster
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, my wife and I booked a cabin in the quaint mountain town of Lake Lure, NC. It was a beautiful…
You Can’t Go Back, But You Can Evolve
I’ve always been a “you can’t go back” kind of guy. Once I set myself on a path, that’s it—no looking back, no second-guessing. Over…
Change the World
Several years ago, I awoke on my birthday with a sense of melancholy. You see, I had been troubled by a particular birthday milestone that…
Forty-nine in Shark Years…
Forty-nine years ago, Jaws made its debut on the big screen. At some point since then, it became my favorite movie of all time.
Everything is a Work in Progress
I’ve seen many people online speculating about what it takes to become a best-selling author. I’ve seen a thousand different strategies
Tranquilo
At the start of 2020, a mere month and a half before the pandemic locked us all down, my family and I moved from the middle of the…
Let Them Talk…
How many times have you been in the following situation? You sit down to write a chapter in your latest Work In Progress, only to find you…
Mariposa
When I was young, I was lucky enough to spend most of my time exploring the wilderness. While other kids played in their rooms or backyards…
Keep the Creative Fires Burning
When I was young, I rarely got more excited than when my Mother brought a bag full of construction paper and glue. Art supplies were in…