Oddjob

So I went up to Newport Beach yesterday to help a buddy set up his store. He’s got a pretty … More

one further thought

…before I punch out for the day, I’d like to add a shout out to the page spamming attention monkeys … More

One Lego at a Time

So there’s this book called “Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life,” by Anne Lamott, and it’s fantastic. I … More

The Next Post

I’m having a heck of a time getting back into the swing of novel writing. I’ve done alright getting back … More

Work’s a Beach

“The way to be happy is to find something that requires the kind of perfection that’s impossible to achieve and spend … More

Go, Create, Write

“There’s a natural human tendency to lean on and repeat that which we do well. This is okay if we’re … More

Art and obsession

Art and obsession. Cristian Mihai posted an article about art and obsession. It’s an interesting read, and a paragraph at … More

Green Isaac Special

I’m not much of a drinker, but I discovered a brilliant concoction when I was reading Islands in the Stream by Ernest … More

The New Writer

Jon Katz over at Bedlam Farm posted an interesting article about the new world of writing. It seems like everyone these … More

The Meat and Potatoes of Stars

I came across another enlightening post by the wonderful artist Robert Genn. He’s a Canadian painter with an incredible talent … More