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

Your Daily Bread

“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” ~ Thomas Mann Man, … More

“For those many among us who would aim toward quality, there are standards. Performance in fine art is also measurable. … More

Jon Katz over at Bedlam Farm usually has interesting things to say about the life of a farmer, and often the … More

As a writer I look for inspiration constantly. 9/10s of writing is just sheer dedication and hard work, only a … More

Short Stories: 10 Tips for Creative Writers. This is a fantastic read. The points are short and easily digestible, but … More

I came across this post on Dan Renfro’s blog and was immediately struck by the truth of it. He was … More

Another month! Phew! Wow that went by fast. It’s been a full month, to be sure, but I still wish … More

“Discipline, after all, is motivation when you’re not motivated.” ~ Kenji Crosland I came across this quote after hitting a milestone in … More

I recently came across a video by Ira Glass (this video: http://vimeo.com/24715531) and he talks briefly about what it’s like for … More