“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect” ― Alan Cohen Forward motion is not what comes to mind describing the last two years. Lockdowns, hindrances, interruptions, and constant adjustments have taken an emotional toll on all of us and have tried to define us. This was one […]
Three Elements Of An Engaging Story – Twists, Turns, And Delightful Tension
“That’s what fiction is for. It’s for getting at the truth when the truth isn’t sufficient for the truth.”― Tim O’Brien What are the Elements Of An Engaging Story? Most experts put these in a group of seven: Character, Plot, Setting, Point of View, Style, Theme, and Literary Devices and for structure Hook, First Plot Point, […]
I Just Want To Write! Some Observations and Rants From A Determined Creative
Write what should not be forgotten. – Isabel Allende As a determined creative, this BLOG began with a simple premise: to capture story in four themes that have occurred over the 65 plus years of my life: Family, Foundations, Flight, and Faith, and share them on this platform. Giving Lost Stories A Voice…is my tagline. […]
Reflections On 9/11 – Hope Twenty Years After Devastation And Betrayal
It was the advent of the second plane, sharking in low over the Statue of Liberty: that was the defining moment. Until then, America thought she was witnessing nothing more serious than the worst aviation disaster in history; now she had a sense of the fantastic vehemence ranged against her … For those thousands in […]
Three Lessons To Employ When It All Falls Apart – Fly The Plane!
I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all. – Solomon Some principles are timeless and work across […]
Hitting A Wall? You Are In Good Company
We are living in a demented world. And we know it. It would not come as a surprise to anyone if tomorrow the madness gave way to afrenzy which would leave our poor Europe in a state of distracted stupor, with engines still turning and flags streaming in the breeze, but with the spirit gone. […]
Five Invisible Threads Holding A Carousel True To Purpose
“Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” ― Friedrich Nietzsche My husband and I are members of Botanica, The Wichita Gardens. This is the new home for the Joyland Carousel which opened to the public fall of 2019. We visited the building site several times while it was under construction. Then as an anniversary outing, in December […]
Three Transformational And Memorable Stories That Connect Time
“Family stories can be told nearly anywhere. They cost us only our time, our memories, our creativity. They can inspire us, protect us, and bind us to others. So be generous with your stories, and be generous in your stories. Remember that your children may have them for a lifetime.” Elaine Reese Collecting and recording […]
A Mother’s Love – A God Gift
“I know that despite whatever stupid thing I do, I’d be able to go to my mom and she’d still love me. I honestly believe that” ― Nellie Christine, RIDE I was about six years of age when my family of five set out from Kansas to Seattle, Washington. The occasion was my Dad’s youngest sister’s […]