Today’s A to Z writing challenge deals with the letter “P” for Possession in a spiritual sense. Obsession is of one’s own making. Possession is the action taken by another. Most of us recall the movie “The Exorcist” and agree it is probably the scariest movie of all time. When […]
Monthly Archives: May 2012
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Today’s A to Z writing challenge deals with the letter “Q” for Quest. Here is just one definition of the word: A search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something. Back in the year 2000 I began the thought process of writing an epic story. This story […]
I have come to realize I get invited to golf because I boost the egos of those that suck at golf. If it were not for the fact that I redefine “sucking at golf”, I’d be here at home all by my lonesome, bugging my wife whose only comment is […]
Today’s A to Z writing challenge is “I” for Insidious. Every so often I learn a new word when I search for synonyms. As an author I want my readers to increase their vocabulary. Our brain has the capacity; we just need to put in the effort. To not do […]
Today’s A to Z writing challenge is the letter “J” for Jealousy. Also synonymous with envy, jealousy is one of the most damaging emotions in human nature. It is considered one of the greatest sins among the seven deadly sins. It is also one excellent concept for an author to […]
Today’s A to Z writing challenge is the letter K for Kith. The word is an old world word that I uncovered in my research. I immediately fell in love with the word. Here is its definition: Familiar friends, neighbors, or relatives; “all his kith and kin” In my trilogy, […]
Today’s A to Z writing Challenge is the letter “O” for Obsession. Here is a short definition: “the domination of one’s thoughts or feelings by a persistent idea, image, desire, etc.” I call obsession self-possession. It is the state of overpowering one’s own reason to think logically or rationally. This […]
It was announced last night that I was going to be a grand father! Oh, boy! Now I can revert back to my childhood and play all those games again. I can pull out the Lego blocks and begin to build castles. It is also my chance to pass down […]
I have a four-year old rescued golden retriever. Her name is Ruby. She is a doggie diva. She is too smart for her own good. Let me explain. My day with Ruby begins with me getting on my hands and knees to coax her to go outside and do her […]
I love to blog about golfing because it’s entertaining. Many have tried, and continue to try, their luck at golfing only to find the odds of beating the score of 100 on 18 holes more challenging than the mega-bazillion lottery. For those that say they love golf so much they […]