As a writer, I create in a solitary environment. I go into a room for a half-hour, an hour, longer if I can and I MUST be alone. Sometimes I question whether or not I’m being selfish. After all, even if my writing is based on the world I see outside of me, I’m still … Continue reading Is Art a Selfish Pursuit?
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Stress and Creativity
I don’t think it’s possible or even desirable to completely eliminate stress from our lives. I think what matters is what we do with it.
How I Write a Poem
The revision process is where the poem really gets written. It’s a process of discovery. I get to chip away at the rough draft, dab something here, scrape off something there, and the poem takes shape.
The Search for the New
In a few days, I leave for Germany. I’ll meet up with my Mom and younger brother, who are already there. For the first week, we’ll be staying with relatives. Then we’ll travel to Austria, just the three of us, and see what we can see. I’m excited about the trip, of course. In my … Continue reading The Search for the New
Pick Yourself Up Again
I’m not giving up. I’m picking myself up, dusting myself off, and trying again.
Keep Going
We all need somebody to urge us on, with simple words or raucous cheers. Life is short. If we hide our knowledge, our creations, our process, we are acting out of fear. If we share it, we are acting out of faith. Let’s be generous. Let’s hold hands, in reality or metaphorically, and tell each other to please keep going.
Working a Day Job and Writing on the Side
I was going to title this post, “Working a Day Job and Doing Everything Else on the Side.” My everything else includes playing electric bass in a band, and finding time to read, catch up on email, and play piano (just for fun, I’m pretty new at it). Not to mention all the boring day-to-day … Continue reading Working a Day Job and Writing on the Side
Saying Yes (even when you don’t think you’re ready)
Right now I’m saying yes to something. Something that scares the living daylights out of me. I’ve decided to start a blog. It’s scary for a lot of reasons, but the biggest thing that keeps running through my head (and has for years) is – I’m not ready. I’m not ready because I don’t know … Continue reading Saying Yes (even when you don’t think you’re ready)
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