On Writing a Novel

By On January 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment · In Creative, Life, Writing

I recently started reading Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott…again. She calls it “Some Instructions on Writing and Life.” I’m going to quote a paragraph from her book not just because I think it’s truthful, but because it’s different than how I’ve been going about the novel writing process. E.L. Doctorow once said that “writing [...]

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A Poem for the New Year…

By On January 1, 2013 · 1 Comment · In Creative, Life, Poetry, Writing

This particular poem resonates with my main goal for the year…to write a draft of a novel. THROW YOURSELF LIKE SEED by Miguel de Unamuno Shake off this sadness, and recover your spirit; sluggish you will never see the wheel of fate that brushes your heel as it turns going by, the man who wants [...]

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Athletic…Musical…Christmas!

By On December 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Advertising, Creative

I have to be honest, the NBA on Christmas has been a tradition for me since I was just a wee boy! I’ve always loved the warmth and serenity of being with my family on this special day. I’ll admit, Christmas music isn’t my favorite. This commercial has my respect though. It presents a holiday [...]

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Charming Little Commercial

By On November 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Advertising, Business, Creative

This simply tickled me. I’ve always been into music and technology. I also like creative visual representation of a concept. Apple continues to impress me with ingenuity!

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