The First Writer: Moses

The First Writer: Moses

The first forms of writing, reportedly, were invoices and accounting statements, such as, “this guy owes this other person so much wheat” and “this person didn’t pay their taxes.”  Bookkeeping is primordial. My inclination to research this...
Music as Medicine

Music as Medicine

As a music lover who could have been doing productive things my entire life rather than playing albums and going to concerts, I revel in my avocation. Whether it’s the simple and sweet lilt of “Happy Birthday” or the powerful, uplifting strains of...
With whom I’d like to dine

With whom I’d like to dine

IWSG Blog Hop April 2 question – What fantasy character would you like to fight, go on a quest with, or have a beer/glass of wine with? The obvious answer for me is Paul McCartney, my main musical crush since my teens. His song catalog, baby-faced good looks,...
The Warm Blanket of Low Expectations

The Warm Blanket of Low Expectations

How many of these trite slices of advice have you heard, Constant Reader: “Think Positive” Visualize Your Success” “Believe in Yourself” “Just Do it!” I’ve heard my share, especially during periods of extreme challenges....
FOMO

FOMO

Lately, my Amazon item-clicking finger has been itchy. and I’ve felt neglected by the Amazon delivery truck. I may be an Amazon addict, afflicted with a particular variant of FOMO. Embarrassingly, I’m not being facetious, An alternate theory to merely...
OMG and LOL

OMG and LOL

The wartime statesman, Winston Churchill, has been mentioned a lot lately, as people seek wise statemen to rudder today’s world, So I did a little history dive to reconnect with his legend. I found that his remarkable life was filled with genuine “OMG” moments,...