by Rick | Sep 17, 2013 | Blog
Because I spent summer days in Kansas being chased by cows on the journey across Hobson’s Pasture to Hobson’s Pond, cows occasionally end up in my writings. They frequently offered scathing commentary about my running abilities that elicited much mirth in the herd;...
by Rick | Sep 14, 2013 | Blog
Are there such things as angel wannabes? Do angels have tryouts? Is there an angel choir camp they go to? My imagination tells me there is. I see a placid lake with a soft grassy shore that pauses at the feet of a huge stone amphitheater. The acoustics are the...
by Rick | Sep 10, 2013 | Blog, Writing Tips
Under a shade tree to escape the Midwestern heat at the Des Moines Farmer’s Market, I watched with fascination as passerby’s sang along with performing musicians even though they never stopped to watch them. The singers called themselves the trio-minus-one and were...
by Rick | Sep 6, 2013 | Blog
I have written, through the years, only when the creativity bug bit me. It might be 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon or 5 o’clock Tuesday morning. I just waited around for it to bite then I’d write. I’ve learned to bite first. I make an appointment with creativity...
by Rick | Sep 3, 2013 | Blog, People Who Inspire Me
Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to the voices in my head. As each day presents itself with challenges and opportunities, I find my decisions are greatly influenced by common, ordinary people whom I’ve known through the years whose voices I hear in my head. ...
