With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 5 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. One of the things you learn as a foster parent is to never say a negative thing about a child’s biological parents. It doesn’t matterContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Strange Walls” (Of Stars and Space)”
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The inspiration behind “Flowers for Every Day” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 4 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Sometimes it doesn’t take much to inspire a story. This is true of “Flowers for Every Day.” It is, indeed, a short story, one ofContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Flowers for Every Day” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Burn” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 3 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Several years ago, an online magazine ran a lengthy story, filled with pictures, of the Burning Man festival. Going to such a festival would notContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Burn” (Of Stars and Space)”
Celebrate the Diversity in Others (Letters to My Son)
Dear H, Right now, for you, people are people. You don’t yet understand all the many ways one person differs from another. With time you will. As you grow, learn to appreciate the diversity in humanity. In fact, you’ll have to fight to appreciate the diversity in humanity. For you see, in a broken world,Continue reading “Celebrate the Diversity in Others (Letters to My Son)”
The inspiration behind “First Date” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 2 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. Writer’s block is frustrating. You sit at your computer, stare at your screen, wanting to write, longing to write, and yet your brain produces nothing.Continue reading “The inspiration behind “First Date” (Of Stars and Space)”
The inspiration behind “Addict” (Of Stars and Space)
With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 1 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “Addict” is a story that was a few years in the making but only recently came together. I wanted to address the topic of addictionContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Addict” (Of Stars and Space)”
Always See the Worth in Others (Letters to My Son)
Dear H, You love to look around. Whether it is church or a restaurant, anywhere with people, you will look around and observe. You take it all in for a few moments and then you start smiling and waving. As you grow up, keep looking around. As you do, look at others for their valueContinue reading “Always See the Worth in Others (Letters to My Son)”
Dance to the Music in Your Heart (Letters to My Son)
Dear H, It’s fun watching you as you near one. When music plays and you hear the rhythm, it doesn’t really matter what it is, you grin and start to dance. They’re silly baby dances, but you have fun. Something happens to most of us when we grow up. We stop dancing, at least inContinue reading “Dance to the Music in Your Heart (Letters to My Son)”
Pursue Happiness (Letters to My Son)
Dear H, Life is hard. You’ll figure that out in time. So, here is one of the best pieces of advice I can give you in light of that: Pursue happiness, the best you can. Some will tell you that life isn’t about being happy. Some will say that God isn’t all that interested inContinue reading “Pursue Happiness (Letters to My Son)”
God Is Relentless (Letters to My Son, “Five Things” part 5)
Dear H, There are five things in life that I always want you to remember. The fifth is this: God is relentless. You’re almost one. You love to be chased and tickled. So full of energy, you could play the game for hours–me crawling around on the floor trying to catch you. But I getContinue reading “God Is Relentless (Letters to My Son, “Five Things” part 5)”
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