I came across this recently from my friends at the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, so had to immediately post it on the door to the Writer's Studio. It really resonates with me. Mind how you go, and keep your eyes peeled for a different way to look at things that didn't work out … Continue reading Werner’s Door — A New Favorite
Thursday Three: Bad Crap, Good Read, Wonderful TV
A couple of times a month, on a Thursday, I'll post a short article called THURSDAY THREE. I'll include three things I've been reading, thinking about, doing, or watching that I've found interesting. Will cover topics A-to-Z. Here goes for this week: [Reflection] Why is that we think we're doing the right thing when we … Continue reading Thursday Three: Bad Crap, Good Read, Wonderful TV
Slowing Down — The Importance of Living
Oh yeah. Slowing down. Who reading this hasn't tried to slow down without success? Most of us, especially in Western culture, have spent the bulk of our lives rushing, rushing, rushing. We awake on most days to a blaring alarm clock that goes off well before our bodies are ready, and we rush lickety split … Continue reading Slowing Down — The Importance of Living
Thursday Three: The All-England Edition
A couple of times a month, on a Thursday, I'll post a short article called THURSDAY THREE. I'll include three things I've been reading, thinking about, doing, or watching that I've found interesting. Will cover topics A-to-Z. This week I've included three goodies about England or with an English theme. I became an Anglophile in … Continue reading Thursday Three: The All-England Edition
Werner’s Door: An Update
WERNER'S DOOR: An Update. Every couple of weeks I post a new picture, quote, story, or something else on the door to The Writer's Studio, my office. I walk past that door several times a day and go through it many other times, so I see it often. I do this to help keep me … Continue reading Werner’s Door: An Update
Another Great Friend Has Died
My great friend, and former brother-in-law, Dennis Metzger, died a couple of days ago. Unexpectedly. In our teen years, Dennis and I became friends over our shared love of all things Latin American and Spanish language. We came of age bumming around Latin America and sharing our lives with our Spanish-speaking wives and their … Continue reading Another Great Friend Has Died
Until I Found You [Monday Music Moment]
Ever heard of Stephen Sanchez? Nor had I. Until a few days, when my trust assistant Alexa woke me to this sweet, syrupy, melodic tune from Mr. Sanchez. I can't get enough of it. Been playing it... over and over. Wonderful love song, with romantic lyrics. A new tune, but sounds right in place if … Continue reading Until I Found You [Monday Music Moment]
What’s New On Werner’s Door?
WHAT'S NEW ON WERNER'S DOOR? Every couple of weeks I post a new picture, quote, story, or something else on the door to The Writer's Studio, my office. I walk past that door several times a day and go through it many other times, so I see it often. I do this to help keep … Continue reading What’s New On Werner’s Door?
Unchained Melody Surprise [Monday Music Moment]
If you haven't seen this kid, Mart Hoogkamer, you're in for a treat. If you've seen him, all the better because each listen is more sublime. This kid knows how to belt 'em, as my Dad used to say. Mind how you go. ---------- Cover Photo by Simon Hrozian on Unsplash
EVERYTHING Is a Choice
Dagnabbit. I got in trouble again. I swear I didn't mean to, but I did something without even thinking about it. Years ago, when I first got involved with social media -- Twitter was and is my main addiction of choice -- I would find myself in long-winded arguments with total strangers about politics, business, … Continue reading EVERYTHING Is a Choice