Gathering Writing Lessons from Ye Olde Spiritual Practices
In my latest post for Writer Unboxed, I discuss some very old-fashioned spiritual practices and how they connect to writing and can give you a Peak Occupational Moment. (Felt appropriate to the season.) Here is the introduction. Join us, if Read More …
Beats: Writing Lessons of the Health-Care Kind
“The kids always know,” I used to advise my patients. “They may not know precisely what is amiss, but they’ll know when something’s wrong. Better to explain it yourself than have them fighting fictional monsters. Or worse, blaming themselves.” No, you folks aren’t Read More …
Redneck Snowplow Ahoy!
Remember this picture from last year, when the ToolMaster singlehandedly cleared our cul-de-sac with a neighbor’s snowblower? (And that because that snow pile is deceptive, and easily as tall as the man himself, I was moved to write Six Reasons I Have the Read More …
Want to Give Christmas Thanks for Mothers-in-Law?
Peeps, we’re having a few challenges at chez O’Hara, not the least of which is my mother-in-law fell and broke her tailbone. She’s fundamentally fine, thanks, but I’m sure you understand we’re concerned about her. If not handled properly, events Read More …
Five Things Full of Win – Including an Update on My Barista and Teresa Frohock’s News
1. I am having coffee with my mother when this post goes live. We will do this thing akin to the Chipmunks on TV: “My treat. You paid last time.” “No, you paid last time. I’ll get this.” After five Read More …
Three Tarty Winners and a Roomful of BP Losers
If the Gulf oil spill enrages you, this will give you an opportunity to laugh and feel superior. Also, my Tartiversary winners! Read More …
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