It’s no secret that our time on this planet is short. Leave your mark behind, if only temporarily. Be sure to tuck a few grains of sand in your pocket as a reminder that you’ve been there.
Is mental and physical clutter killing your morning productivity? For me as soon as I ‘evolve’ (to the smell of coffee, thanks honey) my brain swirls with all of the creative things I need/want to accomplish that day. Today a mental checklist starts with the last memories from last night. Two blogs posts require research. … Read More →
MY SCREENPLAY: Writing the Beast, Part 2 Shopping for the main ingredients You love it when all the juicy flavors and textures of the final product blend together but you don’t want to know how it got made. No matter which screenwriter guru’s “recipe” you follow, it’s not a pretty process my friends. One can … Read More →
Get planting to reap what you sow. Welcome Spring. Rebirth and renewal, right? It’s time to remove the heavy coverings of winter and face the change of season. So exciting! We get to turn over the earth from its hibernation, add some nutrients and plant new seeds. I find digging in the earth to be … Read More →
MY SCREENPLAY: Writing the Beast, Part 2 Title: WALKING FOR LITTLE FISH The seed for this feature length movie script began about fifteen years ago. I was at a local annual event, a place I’d attended many times. Back then I had a writer’s epiphany of sorts. And as any writer knows, if there’s a … Read More →
#BFAT Take a few minutes today to search your CREATIVE genius and PLAY. Or show some KINDNESS. (I hugged a total stranger who looked like she needed it.) Or be a bit WACKY. (see above) Have you done at least ONE THING to #BFAT? More #BFAT reminders.
Where are you most creative? I have heard that the #1 place to spark creativity is in the bathroom. Is this really true? Sorry to share, but I admit to having had some interesting revelations in the smallest room in my house. You? Here are five other places where great thoughts and inspiration might take place: … Read More →
There are plenty of things-to-do that will grab your attention today and keep you from doing that thing you KNOW will make you do the happy dance! Just remember to take the time to get ONE THING accomplished today that will take you closer to your Nirvana. #BFAT
“I’ve missed you.” This is what I’ve heard the past few weeks and I feel the same way. I’ve missed you too. The Dog and A Beer blog took a long walk on the beach! Literally. First of all, thanks for thinking about this amusement blog of mine. Secondly, there’s a format change that I … Read More →
Essay/Humor – I’m signing a petition to allow adult children who travel with elderly parents to check them as overweight baggage. For a fee, of course.—- I’m 99% sure the whole business of airline security is a cat and mouse game. After the airlines added bag check fees we got creative at challenging metal detectors … Read More →
