In 1940, Glen Miller’s orchestra recorded that foxtrot hit on a 78 rpm record to cheer up a nation at war. My parents and grandparents loved the song (still visible … [Read more...]
Communication Games Work
I once gave a university class a communication lesson by having students form pairs. Student #1 got a drawing of an object only they could see. With verbal … [Read more...]
Writing Memoir—Capture Meaningful Moments Like Framing Prize Photographs
What is a memoir? Dictionary online says, “it’s a record of events written by a person with intimate knowledge based on personal observation.” Autobiography is when … [Read more...]
Every Author Needs a “Write” Hand
Liana George is a talented, enterprising author also contracted by my publisher, Scrivenings Press. Not only does she work hard, dream, and pray to get … [Read more...]
Each space between heartbeats is a world in itself
Just ask me, I'll tell you—each space between heartbeats is a world in itself. I've always physically felt my heartbeats. In grade school, when one teacher wanted a … [Read more...]
Jokes Make Us Better Storytellers
Jokes are small complete stories. Telling them well is an art form. We laugh each time and remember some forever, even if they’re as simple as, “Why did the chicken … [Read more...]
Word Games are a sign of intelligence
I’m keeping my commitment to blog every second Tuesday. Today instead of Farm Lore, it’s Riddles—we loved them as kids. Good ones still intrigue … [Read more...]
Farming Lore = Say, “Fence Stretcher” five times fast and get your tongue tangled
Fences are important. Thanks to rambunctious yearling bulls, our fences were holey—not holy. When fences fail, they must be repaired or animals escape and farmers … [Read more...]
Happy High Summer!
June 21st was the summer solstice—the official first day of summer. That’s when the North Pole tilts toward the sun and sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere hangs so … [Read more...]
Be careful what you carry into homes where you’re a guest.
My last blog discussed garbagemen or more euphemistically sanitation removal specialists or recycling engineers. Here’s my true story of what not to do when being … [Read more...]
