Prevailing can sometimes be a test of patience but always a show of perserverance. This past weekend, my sweet wife went through an arduous test of will and came out on top. After a few years of training and a 13-hour test, she earned her black belt in American Karate…
How is a Story Idea Born?
Stories mean different things to different people. For some, they are simply a form of entertainment that are seen from the point of view of an outsider. A means of escape. For some they are a form of social commentary. A way to open up the conscience of the reader…
Top 10 Favorite Christmas Movies…What are yours?
Everyone loves a great list. And for me, a list of my top ten favorite Christmas movies is an easy list to make. Which one of these is also yours? A Charlie Brown Christmas: Have you ever noticed that Linus drops his security blanket when he says, "Fear Not"? Watch…
Something to Remember for the Holidays
Hey Peeps: As I remember my dad over the holidays, I think of all the years that were lost without each other's company. Sadly enough today, as the holidays approach, I am seeing reports that some are actually uninviting relatives over for Thanksgiving because they voted for someone other than…