Unless you literally live under a rock, you may have noticed inflation. For example, I needed to repair my tomato cages, since they’re not as young as they once were. I’d heard the metal clamps to fi... ...more
Faith
December 22, 2022•6 min read
For nine years off and on, I’ve been raising chickens. It’s not been the skip-through-the-park I expected. They’ve gotten mauled by dogs, possums, coons, and each other. They’ve been carried off by f... ...more
Faith
December 20, 2022•10 min read
The phrase “murder your darlings” comes from Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, a writer from over a hundred years ago. It means to sharpen the axe by shaving off unneeded words—even those that are darling to ... ...more
Writing
November 29, 2022•5 min read
For months, I’ve been struggling with a villain in the novel I’m writing. Some days when I write, inspiration hits me like a freight train. Other days, it’s grueling work for every syllable. ...more
Writing ,Self Help
November 19, 2022•7 min read
“Hey, you want to go on a date?” Your boyfriend (or girlfriend or spouse) is standing in the doorway, holding tickets to your favorite movie. ...more
Faith
November 06, 2022•10 min read
The world is frantically searching for fulfillment. From what I can tell, there are at least four common misconceptions about fulfillment, four keys to a fulfilling life, and one secret that makes a h... ...more
Self Help
October 29, 2022•7 min read
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