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Dear Amelia Earhart
Quote of the week–Unfinished Goals
“Our lives are continuous, not series of tasks to check off on a to-do list.” A father coaches an adult son as he tells his dad–when I get…than I can be… (Translated by my author decoder ring–If I just write 5000 more words, then I can relax and enjoy my day. Curious how exactly what…
Read More“Top Gun” 3D IMAX–Wide screen insight into writing a time-tested story
“Talk to me Goose,” the world renowned fighter pilot known as “Maverick” says as his F-14 Tomcat tears across the floor to ceiling screen during the remastered release of “Top Gun” on the film’s twenty-fifth anniversary. The Red Baron and I eagerly don our 3D glasses, giddily as if we are seeing the film for…
Read MoreQuote of the week…
“You know you had a good night when you wake up with chocolate on your forehead.” Happy post-St. Valentines.
Read MoreQuote of the week–Kick Butt
“Kick butt, take names, and then write a really great story about it.” Debra Allen, mesa- carrying Shaman and dear friend. “Welcome the challenges of our every day life with open arms–hard, easy, painful and joyous because only through these experiences is the path to the life we dream about.”
Read MoreResolutions
pic compliments of NWF Daily News. I’m behind. I mean as far as setting some goals for the year. Have to admit I started jotting a list a few weeks back, but somehow this year the usual lose the final five pounds, be more organized, renovate every aspect of my hundred-year-old home and write as…
Read MoreQuote of the week-Life without long johns
“You know it’s cold when the wind blows and you instantly feel where your socks end and underwear begins.” Host at Park City Utah where the official low temperature was -17 degrees. Burr…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas-Under Construction
One the twelfth day of Christmas the UPS man returned to me, one stolen generator…pic compliments of Google Eleven hundred or the best offer Ten eager sellers Nine local pawn shops Eight self-defense moves Seven sessions of target practice A six digit passcode FIVE motion spotlights Four wiring technicians Three multi-lock keys Two books of…
Read MoreThe Twelve Days of Christmas-Under Construction
Eleven hundred or the best offer Ten eager sellers Nine local pawn shops Eight self-defense moves Seven sessions of target practice A six digit passcode FIVE motion spotlights Four wiring technicians Three multi-lock keys Two books of mug shots And a half-opened overhead door.
Read MoreTwelve Days of Christmas-Under Construction
Ten eager sellers Nine local pawn shops Eight self-defense moves Seven sessions of target practice A six digit passcode FIVE motion spotlights Four wiring technicians Three multi-lock keys Two books of mug shots And a half-opened overhead door.
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