The Dance Between Imagination and Structure Roland Fishman from The Writers Studio says that writing “is a profound dance between imagination and structure.” A plan and schedule for our work help us to structure our days and projects so we…
Not all those who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien This quote has spoken to me many times when life has seemed chaotic or random. We plan our adventures, but leave enough looseness in the schedule to be able to randomly have conversations…
Here I am blogging, just like millions of others around the world. There’s a lot of noise out there, but is anyone listening? Are we a voice in the wilderness echoing around empty valleys? It’s the same with books. I’m…
I love learning new things and often sign up for courses to develop my knowledge. This year my goal is to learn some Italian, develop my writing skills and generally invest in learning. As a former high school teacher, I’ve…
I’ve been to a few weddings recently where the bride and groom have requested the guests turn off their phones and cameras. They want their guests to enjoy the proceedings without filtering the experience through a screen. Something important changed…
One of my favourite poems is by Robert Frost. It’s a little clichéd, but the image resonates with my soul. The Road Not Taken Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be…