If any of you lack wisdom, let him as of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5 (KJV) I have been writing my blog for over a decade. My writing followed the pattern of the work I did for others – others that were…
Writer’s block garners much attention when writers come together. It matters little what industry, what focus, or what level the writers may be. It seems that “block” plagues them all. I defy writer’s block – in part because I don’t believe it exists. I have found that if I write – something, anything, anywhere –…
Quote of the day for Friday, April 14, 2017 Everyone one of us needs someone outside our jar to read our label.” We were talking in the Writers Chat about the importance of having other eyes to help us see more clearly. It fell right in line with what was shared at Craft Content Nashville…
Thought of the Day, April 13, 2017 Just stop with all the noise and all the judgment. I watched the news, and yet another boy was hurt by the police because he said no when confronted. The news media got on the bandwagon yet again – about how important it is to follow the address…
I couldn’t make my husband happy, so it’s a good thing it was not my job. Most people will be as happy as they choose to be – and my husband was in a place where he was choosing not to be happy. “I don’t like you very much.” Several years back, my husband and…
Quote of the day for Thursday, April 13, 2017 Our best – no matter how good – is incomplete if we leave God out of the picture.” Dr. Ben Carson, Think Big I need a plan. The greatest gift or talent in the world will be wasted without the right plan to move it forward….
Thought of the Day, April 12, 2017 No matter how you dress it up, it is still just a game. MEME The referee pulled up next to me and got out of his truck. I laughed and told him that if I didn’t like the way the game was called then I’d know where to…
Quote of the day for Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Hustle without wisdom will kill dreams.” – Angus Nelson #CCN17 I rushed around doing things. I invested my time doing things. I invested my money doing things. I looked up and I was still where I had been – not because I wasn’t doing but because…
Thought of the Day, April 11, 2017 Social media is designed to be SOCIAL – they even put it in the name. “How do I sale on social media?” When I’m speaking at events this question always comes up. I’ve not only heard the question dozens of times, I have been guilty of asking it…
Quote of the day for Monday, April 11, 2017 In the cave you fear to enter lies the treasure you seek. If it scares you a little then it’s probably the next step. The keynote speaker at #CCN17 – Craft Content Nashville – was Angus Nelson. He dared us to move out of our comfort…