“The way to be happy is to find something that requires the kind of perfection that’s impossible to achieve and spend … More
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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
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 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
Of Mice, Cookie Jars, and Comedians
In case you’re wondering where I’ve been (you don’t spend your days combing through the archives?), I’ve been buried deep … More
Give Up Sleep
“For those many among us who would aim toward quality, there are standards. Performance in fine art is also measurable. … More
Outside Your Door
There was an interesting article over on Futurebook I read this evening about the changing nature of publishing. I’m sure it’s … More
Procrastination By Working
This was an interesting article I came across today on Linkedin. It summarises my general attitude towards any task that must, … More
Hope Springs Eternal
Jon Katz over at Bedlam Farm usually has interesting things to say about the life of a farmer, and often the … More
Don’t Be A Draught Horse!
As a writer I look for inspiration constantly. 9/10s of writing is just sheer dedication and hard work, only a … More