“If you want to write, write.” – Dr. John Knapp II, in an email from June 24 The words above are some of the most freeing I’ve ever heard, and ones that will probably rattle around inside my head for the rest of my life. Spoken to me by a mentor I’ve had since middle…Read More
Life
Two Miles In
Yesterday I had what I would consider to be a pretty pathetic run. As I hit the two-mile mark, my insides felt like they’d turned inside out. I stopped in the middle of the path doubled over. As the wave of nausea passed, I turned around and started walking back toward home. I walked for…Read More
Writer’s Block and Transmissions To the Future
Last April, I wrote a post titled “When Words Aren’t Good Enough.” In it, I described a situation that caused me to question not only if I was a talented writer and editor, but also if I myself was actually good enough. I tried to end that post hopefully . . . If you have…Read More
When Words Aren’t Good Enough
I love words. I want to read every book. I want to write down every thought. I’m not necessarily interested in speaking all the words, but I’m happy to listen to what others have to say. My love for words parallels Oprah’s love of bread. “This is the joy for me.” Before Landon was born, I…Read More