Someone who I love dearly just suffered a disappointment. She tried out for something she really wanted–and didn’t get it. Do you remember a time like that in your life? For me, one of my deepest secrets came to mind. I doubt anyone
Category: Writing
And So, We Wait
“What are you doing for Lent?” Catholics are fond of asking each other at that time of year. Contrary to popular belief, Lent for us isn’t just about going without chocolate or wine. It’s about behavior modification to better honor
Working–When It Works, It’s Beautiful
I heard a replay last weekend of an NPR interview with the late Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue. I was particularly struck by this quote from O’Donohue, who spoke often on leadership and creativity in corporations. … One of the loneliest things you can find is somebody who is in the wrong kind of… Continue reading Working–When It Works, It’s Beautiful
What’s Important
I’m probably not going to reach 50,000 words for the novel I’m working on as part of National Novel Writing Month. Midway through, I’m just shy of 13,000 words. And I’m OK with that. I’m loving Fourteen, about a fortysomething woman who finally must face the pain she feels from having caused a