. Hello 2018! A new year is upon us, and it’s time to start thinking about the the year ahead. Some set resolutions or set goals, me, I choose a word.One single word to guide me with intention through the year. My previous words have been: 2017: Focus 2016: Believe 2015: Fearless 2014: Change … Read more
. It’s been a while since I’ve written a philosophical post, so please indulge me for a moment. (Don’t worry, normal transmission – aka writing topics – will resume momentarily.) Social media – it’s certainly changed our lives. Including the way we behave and react. But like everything, it comes down to your mindset. … Read more
A FB friend of mine and fellow writer, John Anthony James (remember that name, he’ll be big in the spec-fiction genre one day), posted an update on Facebook the other day. He commented how much happier he has been since he stopped self-analyzing. And how he feels he is much more able to ‘just live’. … Read more
It’s a common saying, and one with good meaning. But I wonder if it’s one of those things that you only learn via experience? It must be, as I see so many people putting their eggs in one basket. Relying on one central thing in their life from which to draw their happiness. Whether it’s … Read more
The older I get, the more the idea of minimalism resonates with me. I’ve never been a hoarder, but still, at times, I feel overwhelmed by stuff. And the older I get, the more I feel myself rebelling against needless consumerism. It really gets my hackles up! When we moved house last year (May), it … Read more
Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I came across this quote from Sally Coulter. Now, I have no idea who Sally Coulter is, but this quote and it’s inherent message kept streaming into my consciousness all day. I’m not sure where I sit with this. As much as I can see what Sally is … Read more
This year I’m getting focused. My word for 2017 is focus. As with my previous years’ words, it came to me out of nowhere, but once it did I knew it was exactly what I needed. I’m at the stage in my writing career (can I call it that?), where I need to concentrate, work … Read more
Creative guilt; noun; 1. a feeling of remorse from spending time on creative pursuits with no defined outcome I used to think of creativity as kind of like a bubble. A defined circle where real artists lived, honing their craft, and wallowed in an abundance of ideas and creativity. Where beautiful words, paintings, and art … Read more
Happy New Year! Yes, we’ve turned the page on another new year. Closed the 2016 chapter, which I’m sure most people will be thankful for. Globally, 2016 was totally crap. With issues such as Terrorism, Brexit, and the disastrous U.S. Presidential Election dominating the news, as well as mourning so many of our talented artists … Read more
It’s that time of year again, when I compile my Top 5 blog posts for the year. I like finishing the year by looking back at where I’ve been, and how far I’ve come. Last week, I looked specifically at my Top 5 Writing Posts for the year, so this edition is my top … Read more