L-double I-S-A. Liisa. I can’t say that the double i’s were the reason I liked her so much, but it most definitely added to her mystique. It made her different. And in my small hometown of 9000, different was good. She was smart, beautiful, and super nice in the best sense of that word when…
So, things have been happening. Work – actual paying work – is starting to materialize after months (and months) of little to nothing. I have been a paid writer for many months now. I have several confirmed clients, and a few others still reviewing my proposal. The money is by no means enough to retire…
Think back to nursery school, or even kindergarten. Remember nap time? Wasn’t it the best? You always woke up with a smile and a spring in your step, ready to tackle the rest of the day using building blocks and finger painting. You had all the energy and focus you needed to ace that test…
This is a short one. About a 6 weeks ago, I wrote a post on finding and recognizing the magic in our lives. It’s everywhere, and seeing and wrapping ourselves in it is an infinitely better way to live. Meet Kayden. Kayden is experiencing rain for the first time. And I defy anyone to watch…
I Am A C-Plus I should probably have to turn in my blogging card. Hang my head in despair, and perform a solitary walk of shame away from the brotherhood of bloggers. Exiled. Ostracized. Why? Because I didn’t write a “New Year’s Resolution” post in early January. I thought about it. Even penciled out a…
There’s no shortage of magic in the world…if only we take the time to see it. As adults we just grow out of it. I don’t know about you, but starting around American Thanksgiving, I begin to gorge myself on Christmas movies (if there are better examples than Christmas Vacation and Elf, I have yet…
Is that a novel in your pocket, or are you just glad to see me? It’s Day 4 of my post-NaNoWriMo existence. I am squarely in what others refer to as the “Post NaNo Blues”. It’s a real thing…I saw it on the internet. You can google it. I entered into the “competition” without any…
The Light at the End of the Tunnel Eyes sore. Fingers calloused. Back in spasms. Occupational hazards of the aspiring writer as he pecks away at his trusty old laptop. I have never spent quite so much time sitting at my computer. Well, that’s not entirely true. I have wasted hours – nay, days! –…
OK. Here’s the situation. My parents went away on a week’s vacation…whoops. No. That’s not quite right. Not where I meant to go with that, so let me try again… Today is November 1. Many of you might already know that it’s also Day 1 of National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo. For those of…
I need to tell you something. Something that’s been bugging me for a while. I think you know what it is. Why are you so afraid to be extraordinary? Why are you hiding behind everyone else when you – yes, you – were designed to be one-of-a-kind and sparkling? It pisses me off. There is nothing…