Here’s a snippet of a fictional short story I started and didn’t finish — inspired by The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. I’ve left it exactly as I wrote it near Halloween in 2023. Not sure I’ll ever finish it, but Edward deserves some screen time. We begin with Edward’s first day of Senior yearContinueContinue reading “Fiction: Edward Hated Nicknames”
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How to Write 5 Pages a Day
I’m looking ahead at my stack of papers needing revision: 47,000 words that attempt to weave two story arcs together. To put that off for just a little while longer, here are five thoughts on how to write five pages a day for thirty days. If you have an idea, please share in the comments.ContinueContinue reading “How to Write 5 Pages a Day”
Mortality is Meaning
This is a continuation of my thoughts on the Universe Experiencing Itself. Death is inevitable, waiting like a patient golden retriever. To live is to die. More importantly, to live is to experience. The precious and unrepeatable passing moments are occasions to celebrate. I once thought that the Universe would find its own end oneContinueContinue reading “Mortality is Meaning”
Idea Belt – Fiction
Intro This story came out of a walk in the woods. In order to be present, I studied the various elements around me: sky, wind, dirt, snow, moss, rocks. Along the way, I was reminded of Seneca’s belief in picking one thing to study intensely. This came out of all that. What popped the most:ContinueContinue reading “Idea Belt – Fiction”
Spending Time Alone in Your Own Company
This essay’s foundation was a voice memo dictated on a five-mile walk. Green pines and firs. A quiet blue sky. Textured white from the birches or a cloud. The exertion in my feet midway through the walk. We live within ourselves throughout life. Be grateful for our bodies and minds, and use our faculties untilContinueContinue reading “Spending Time Alone in Your Own Company”
I wrote 90 Pages in 19 Days. It Messed with my Head
For the month of March, I wrote five pages a day in the world of Aurum Ledger, a fantasy realm I created last year. The writing consumes two hours per day. On my best days, I wrote in the morning, feeling fresh and capable. However, I wrote every day, even if it meant starting atContinueContinue reading “I wrote 90 Pages in 19 Days. It Messed with my Head”
February’s System
When you have multiple creative pursuits and a full-time job, systems are needed to properly manage energy and time. Systems are vital to consistency and quality. They must undergo testing through trial and error. The first week of February worked splendidly. I produced two blog posts and a video for YouTube. The next week, theContinueContinue reading “February’s System”
Bring Back Letters – March 11, 2026
Dear Reader, In writing a post on letters, what better method than a letter itself! Of course, I felt a little cliché using form to express form. Clichés most often belong in the trash. Sincerity and originality are the hallmarks of a good communicator. However, my affinity for letters allows an occasional cliché. I needContinueContinue reading “Bring Back Letters – March 11, 2026”
Second Pass | March 2026
Essays, second drafts, and a little inspiration I wrote a first draft of the essay in my drafts notebook while sitting on the futon, wrapped in a brown fleece blanket, occasionally looking out at Sugarloaf Mountain. I felt contemplative about how February presented itself. An excellent, though short, month. Table of Contents Featured Essay NotesContinueContinue reading “Second Pass | March 2026”
Anne Frank Speaks Still
“A person who’s happy will make others happy; a person who has courage and faith will never die in misery.” Anne Frank Not many 14-year-olds could offer a quote of this caliber today, semi-colon notwithstanding. Yet, as my 8th-grade English classes read Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl, I can’t help but be amazedContinueContinue reading “Anne Frank Speaks Still”