One little idea, a comment or just the mention of something can become an inspiration. The name of a book that reminds you of song lyrics. The ingredient that becomes a menu theme. The memory you share that prompts someone Read More …
When in doubt… Forge ahead. Ask again. Try anyway. Bring others long. Look it up. Learn more. Skip it. There are many ways to feel, when in doubt – but – you should always trust your instincts. If they say Read More …
The closer to real life the book, movie, story or television show the better. Right? Create empathy. Encourage creativity. Generate inspiration. Make us laugh. Allow us to live life through the experiences of others. Yet. Do we hate it when Read More …
It’s that hat. The one with the ear flaps. The one with the bow on the back. The one with the feather. The one with the wide brim. The one with the gauzy bow on the front. The one that Read More …
Sometimes the idea is magic, even if the full execution is not. Yet, there is hope. An opportunity to re-write or (at least) edit. A chance to relaunch or get some feedback. An entirely new version. A second edition or Read More …
Be aware of it and craft that subject line to get the attention you want, not the attention you don’t want. It is better for someone to ignore it and delete the e-mail than to share it with disdain. I Read More …
There couldn’t be a better ending than the one the writer crafted. They thought through all the options, came up with a clever story-line and then, they wrapped it up in a nice little bow. Good or bad, it is Read More …
Some holiday movies never get old. Make your own list. Queue them up. Watch them in rapid succession. Be ready to laugh, cry and get nostalgic. Where were you when you watched it first? Who was with you? What do Read More …
You can’t help but sing along when you know the music well. And… It is in a movie. It is a catchy tune. It is well-written. It is popuLAR. (Or) it is in a musical. Just go for it. Make Read More …
Did you know that it is still pumpkin season? There. I said it. We have a week (or so) to go until Thanksgiving and the pumpkins gotta stay…featured as the primary decor. Since we never did carve them for Halloween, Read More …