All too many look at retirement with dread. “What will I do with myself when I am no longer needed at work?” some wonder. “Age discrimination has left me with no identity. I have no meaningful place in the world now that I have no job,” other seniors lament. Many others look forward to retirement. … “No Time To Retire”
Category: Arts and Crafts
How Writers Stay On Task
Writing is hard work, or so they say. Yes, I'll agree with that. The seat of your pants get all shiny from excessive wear and tear and still you often have more work than hours in the day if you're like most writers. If you've done any amount of serious writing you'll probably agree that … “How Writers Stay On Task”
Blogging: Two Way Conversation
Blogging is a two way conversation – even though it often doesn't feel like it. I've been getting some very nice comments and feeling like perhaps I'm making headway in developing a style and content that has value to you – my reader. I'm not setting the world afire with my incomparable wisdom and wit. … “Blogging: Two Way Conversation”
Skip the Quick Fix – Feel the Pain
I'm an avid enthusiast when it comes to self-help and positive thinking. There's a lot to be said for both. But a long time ago I found that there's a lot more to survival in this world than these have to offer. As a freelance writer and an entrepreneur I've had ample opportunity and lots … “Skip the Quick Fix – Feel the Pain”
Writing For Your Loved Ones Is Easy
Several have asked me how to determine what they should write when they are building their autobiography, family history, memoirs and such. My response is invariably, it depends. When I was cub writer the first lesson drummed into my head was "nobody cares about you and what you think". But that was journalism where arms-length … “Writing For Your Loved Ones Is Easy”