My brother's best friend came home from Afghanistan having been shot on duty that wasn't supposed to be dangerous. He was awarded a Purple Heart prior to being discharged. He was adamant that the "heroes came home in boxes draped in American flags", but that they didn't come home like he did. I disagree. No … Continue reading Veteran’s Day 2014
Year: 2014
The Road To Creativity…
“The road to creativity passes so close to the madhouse and often detours or ends there.” ―Ernest Becker
Live Like We’re Dying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbfeSImDntw This song has continually come on every single time I've put a playlist on over the past few weeks. I take that as a sign.
Anger Management
For about six years, I’ve diligently tried to work on my personal anger issues. It took me on an interesting journey. I learned so much about myself that I was a little astounded by the epiphany I had several months ago. During all of the time where I walked away from arguments and fights, kept … Continue reading Anger Management
If Art Is Not To Be Life-Enhancing…
“If art is not to be life-enhancing, what is it to be? Half the world is feminine--why is there resentment at a female-oriented art? Nobody asks The Tale of Genji to be masculine! Women certainly learn a lot from books oriented toward a masculine world. Why is not the reverse also true? Or are men … Continue reading If Art Is Not To Be Life-Enhancing…
Right Now
Sometimes, the most important thing I need is silence. Having finished that hellacious read-through, I am glad to be able to be done with it and be able to put it behind me. One of the most important things I have learned about reading a truly raw manuscript is that as a writer, I truly … Continue reading Right Now
