From time to time, when thinking and writing about the kinds of things I like to think and write about, I encounter a serious challenge. That challenge is, “How do I describe a feeling without…
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“Dirty Laundry” Or Scented Sheets?: A Personal Life in the Artist’s World
In a conversation with a Duke University PhD student a few days ago, I brought up the question of the importance of a Personal Life in the Artist’s world. I was espousing that nowadays, the Artist…
The Woodchuck Game
In my last post, The Other Fifteen, I promised I would go into some examples in my own life where experiencing Resistance pointed to the thing I most needed to do. In War Of Art, Stephen Pressfield…
Prince Is Not Dead
photo courtesy of factmag.com When I was going to school at the University of Louisville, one of my good friends at the time, Stacey, had picked up a record – well, actually it was a…
It’s Christmas…
It’s Christmas… and very nearly a new year. I can hardly believe it. I can also hardly believe that it’s been over ten months since I’ve written a blog post! That’s not only bad form, it’s embarassing!…
The Magic Of “Who Gives A Fuck?”
Since my third move back to Nashville, Monday before last, life has been more or less a nonstop adventure. True, logistics have occupied much of my days – driving back and forth between here and…
Back In The “Groove”
As the days unfold, and the time to go back down South approaches, time speeds up. And all at once, I find I am to be gone on Friday, not Saturday as planned, and my…
I’ll Be At The Commodore On August 17
My last blog post was June 22. That’s not like me, right? What happened? Did I go into a coma for six weeks? Well, not quite. But I did have a pretty severe accident that caused…
Where I Belong
Wow, this is my first blog in, like, over a week. Inexcusable. I’m sure if you’ve followed my goings-on via Facebook, you’ve learned of the recent unfortunate event that has left me temporarily not able…
Hold Onto That Towel!: The Power Of Response
Today, I serendipitously uncovered a book by Jeff Goins about writing. It’s a free eBook that can be found when you register for his free webinar. Unfortunately, I missed the webinar, but I was still…