Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted- One moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? These are the opening lyrics to the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem. It's all about trying to make something of … [Continue reading] about One Shot
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Nonsanto Update
Back in September my agent began sending out the proposal I wrote for a non-fiction book about Monsanto. It was titled "Nonsanto" and it was all about my attempts to avoid Monsanto products for a whole month last March. After waiting a few weeks, … [Continue reading] about Nonsanto Update
Dishin’ The Real
Some bloggers are very formal, sticking to a specific topic and keeping it very professional. Some have made a profession out of being very personable, of sharing positively every damn little ting that pops into their heads. Because I know there is … [Continue reading] about Dishin’ The Real
Putting My Mask On First
I tend to try to do too much. It's not that I'm an overachiever, it's just that I really truly feel like life is too short for all the things I want to do before I die. I want to SCUBA dive in Maldives, hike the John Muir trail, take a surfing … [Continue reading] about Putting My Mask On First
Don’t Be A Diva, Just Write
In January, Janet Fitch wrote a guest post titled Writing Tips For Parents. She said: "Forget unbroken stretches of time. If you have a few minutes to write, grab them." This is something I'm trying hard to embrace during these long days with my … [Continue reading] about Don’t Be A Diva, Just Write
First Idea, Best Idea?
I met with my writing group last night. We discussed a 20 page section of my story that involves Tallula's love interest and the question came up - should a predictable plot line be avoided? Or is the natural unfolding of a story what should be … [Continue reading] about First Idea, Best Idea?
Goals For 2011
Yes, I know it's February. Not even early Febraury, but what can I say I've been distracted. Better late than never I say. And so I'm thinking about my goals for 2011. I have a few. 1) No more hospitals. For various reasons the last two years have … [Continue reading] about Goals For 2011