I've been sick for a week now (coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose, headache, sore throat with a slight fever) and have been feeling pretty miserable.  I've spent only limited time on the computer as I just haven't felt up to sitting in front of a screen much.  I'm still not 100%, but I'm feeling better ( Read more... )

Last week I wrote a 5600+ word short story about my first Artist's Date.  That was a few days ago.  I want to revise it, but I realized I haven't revised any of my creative writing since college (we're talking decades ago).  I really didn't have a method back then for making revisions.  I'd just leave my writing alone for a few days (weeks, if ( Read more... )

I had my first ever Artist's Date this morning.  I went to see an unusual production of Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors at the "Castle" in Storybook Land, a wonderful local park in my town.  A new play (each geared towards tickling the funny bone of children) is performed each week by a small but crazy cast of college-age young adults.  Props and ( Read more... )

I’ve finished reading the Introduction and Week 1 chapters of The Artist’s Way.  I admit to being skeptical about what this course can really do for me.  Many of my doubts center around exactly what writing three morning pages daily will do for me since they aren't considered art, or even writing.  I'm not even supposed to reread them after writing ( Read more... )

First and foremost, I'm a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.  I seek to glorify Him in everything I say, do, and even think.  Whether this is off-putting or attractive to you, it is only fair that you know this upfront.  I won't cram religion down anybody's throat, but my worldview is thoroughly Christian and my posts will unashamedly and ( Read more... )