February 26, 2021
I wake up between 3 and 5 am each day to write, as everyone is asleep and there are no […]
February 12, 2021
Since it is mid-February and the first planting of the year is upon us (here in North Carolina), it is […]
January 29, 2021
Travel has always been essential for mental health. Not like hospitals and grocery stores, but more like hugs and literature. Our desire to see new ways of looking at things and new places is hard coded into our nomadic roots. Don't let fear of rejection
January 23, 2021
To solo: to stand alone in front of others, performing, scared of failure, embracing fear, aware of the need for […]
January 15, 2021
One the pluses of being a managing editor at a well-read newspaper was the ability to steal an interview from […]
January 8, 2021
I think training for a triathlon (or equivalent) readies you to live long and prosper. But my claim is not […]
January 1, 2021
Today is THE day that many people succumb to superficial self-talk. I want to talk about the event, compare it to […]
December 28, 2020
It is time of the year for me to “review” my efforts at maintaining my fitness and health. “How did […]
December 9, 2020
“Would you talk about becoming an author? Write a blog post on that for me,” is what John asked of […]