Inspiration, Music, Nature, Pictures worth a thousand words

Special Post: Local Musicians Ban Together to assist Victims of Hurricane Irene

Something kind of amazing came to my attention last night, so I’m sharing it with you. I’m hoping that you, in turn, will share the information with the people you know and love. One voice can make a difference, please don’t wait to use yours. Everyone in New York knows firsthand the devastating effect Hurricane… Continue reading Special Post: Local Musicians Ban Together to assist Victims of Hurricane Irene

Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes

We’re going to be friends

"I am a badass, and I recognize that you, too, are a badass." -- Cassandra Clare  Cheers to all you badass writers out there, being brave every single day. Don't think you're awesome? YOU stare rejection in the face and laugh. Sure, sometimes you may cry, but guess what? YOU STILL PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Which… Continue reading We’re going to be friends

Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes

Ice ice baby

"When it snows, you have two choices:  shovel or make snow angels." - Unknown Author Actually you have three. The third and most desirable choice, involves hot chocolate and alcohol. Judging from the mounds of ice and snow outside, you should just skip ahead to choice three. Right. Now. #HappyGroundhogDay

Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes

A writer is a gardner

  The ablest writer is only a gardener first, and then a cook:  his tasks are, carefully to select and cultivate his strongest and most nutritive thoughts; and when they are ripe, to dress them, wholesomely, and yet so that they may have a relish. - Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare My inner… Continue reading A writer is a gardner

Getting Started, Inspiration, Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes, Writing

The down and out? Never!

(Repost) "My task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel--it is, before all, to make you see." -Joseph Conrad And in case that failed, I included a picture for all you 'visual' learners. You're welcome.

Pictures worth a thousand words, Quotes

Simple twist of fate

"He hears the ticking of the clocks And walks along with a parrot that talks Hunts her down by the waterfront docks where the sailers all come in Maybe she'll pick him out again how long must he wait? One more time for a simple twist of fate." - Bob Dylan I like this song… Continue reading Simple twist of fate

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Taking chances & clinging to plastic ducks

"Taking one’s chances is like taking a bath, because sometimes you end up feeling comfortable and warm, and sometimes there is something terrible lurking around that you cannot see until it is too late and you can do nothing else but scream and cling to a plastic duck." — Lemony Snicket If this quote has left… Continue reading Taking chances & clinging to plastic ducks

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Thanksgiving food coma: A national pastime

"The funny thing about Thanksgiving, or any huge meal, is that you spend 12 hours shopping for it and then chopping and cooking and braising and blanching.  Then it takes 20 minutes to eat it and everybody sort of sits around in a food coma, and then it takes four hours to clean it up."… Continue reading Thanksgiving food coma: A national pastime