Reading is a great joy. Give me a stack of books, a comfy chair, and hot coffee and I’m happy. It’s a bonus activity that I schedule time for unless extenuating circumstances overtake my week. I appreciate the expertise shared by authors of non-fiction books and I wonder at the imagination of fiction writers. Lately, I’ve been thinking about what lies beneath, mostly because I am on my own version of a writing journey. Just when I thought the final destination was around the next bend, another turn shows up. It reminds of the bear going over the mountain. That song never ends and I’m wondering if the pursuit of publishing will. The answer of course, is no, unless I stop writing. Every author has traveled their own path and experienced years of work, moments of doubt, trials, tribulations, tears … I could go on and on. I hope your days are filled with good books. If you ever meet one of the authors, be sure to tell them thanks for adding joy, humor, knowledge or just plain, good fun to your world.
Quote of the Week…
“Christmas is a tonic for our souls. It moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves. It directs our thoughts to giving.” B.C. Forbes, 1880 – 1955
Delight in the Light…
Yesterday was Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, and yet, it falls during the season of light; candles in various faith traditions flicker amidst strings of bulbs adorning houses and trees. While my family celebrates the birth of the Christ Child (in faith-based as well as commercial traditions), I appreciate and respect other…
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