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Writing

Awakening

Few can say what is on their mind. If they could, they would say it, only the number of times we don’t is far more than the number of times we do. The trick about being a writer is to be able to artic...

Stories

Key Concepts of Ancient Egypt

I mentioned in an earlier blog that I would be writing more about ancient Egypt. Many have done so, but I would like to address it in a different way. To begin, three of the most difficult concepts fo...

Writing

Six Books

Here are six books that changed my view of the world. These are not in any particular order of influence. Each one worked its magic in my life in different ways. They are the reasons I love books.

Writing

Writing is My Business

When I look out to sea, where the horizon meets the sky, I’ve wondered what would happen if I sailed in that direction. What would I find out there? Where would I be? Who would I become? Writing is su...

Writing

What Makes a Good Story

When all is said and done, a good story engages. It will seep effortlessly into the mind and speak to us directly.

People

The Leap of Faith

Søren Kierkegaard was a nineteenth century Danish philosopher and theologian, who wanted to deepen our inward relationship with God by emphasizing individual existence. In so doing, he became the foun...