Take pride in what you do. The kind of pride I’m talking about is not the arrogant puffed-up kind; it’s just the just the whole idea of caring — fiercely caring. ~Red Auerbach I read this quote today and it set my soul on fire. The ends of my fingertips are still smoldering. Of the…
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The Story of You
Having been a writer for much of my life, I am always hungry to learn new story structure methodologies, writing tips, and and what drives the reader to push through a story without abandoning the novel at page two. As many successful writers suggest, reading has a lot to do with being a good writer….
What I Learned from Racing
Even though I’ve had to stop racing (e.g., marathon, triathlon, cycling, open-water swimming), I am aware that I dig into my racing and training memory banks often to power me though my day. I’m capturing the essence of a few gems in this post—even if only to serve as a reminder to myself, but I…
Book Review: What Should I Do With the Rest of My Life?
By Bruce Frankel ~True stories of finding success, passion, and new meaning in the second half of life~ When Lisa from TLC books offered to send me this book to review—the subtitle had me at hello. Who wouldn’t want to find passion and success at any and all points of our lives? While this book…
My Writing Life: An Answered Question
As I stated not long ago, 2010 is my year of the BOOK. I will finish the BOOK and try my damndest to get the sucker published. I also mentioned that I want to bring you with me on my journey—today my message is towards that end. Please get comfortable, slip the metal tab into…
Random Acts of Kick Arse: Wacky
[logo designed by Melissa at Operation Nice] Random Acts of Kick Arse is the brain child of our lovely Sami May of Life, Laughs, and Lemmings. Simply put, each month a randomly selected member of the RAOKA seed group is selected to choose a theme for the month. And at the end of the month,…
Shedding
[Photo courtesy zaps06] I’m in the process of reinventing myself, shedding my skin, and uncovering a new Lori. A Lori that accepts the cards she’s been dealt and learns to play the hand with grace and gratitude. Actually, to be honest, gratitude remains a stretch for me, but I can certainly focus on living with…
I’m Showing – Not Telling
[Photo Credit] There’s a flurry of conversation blowing around the microsphere of the web I inhabit—a snowstorm initiated by Lisis Blackston at Quest for Balance. I must say I’m not shocked—that girl tells it like she sees it. (Good for you, Lisis!) I mean, geez, for a woman who has previously compared her ideal post…
My Writing Experiment – The End
The Short Version: 50,414 words in 19 days I won NaNoWriMo! (OK, so I only won a badge for my website and a PDF certificate, but I also have a draft of my first novel. How cool is that?) The Longer Version: I think anyone who earns a living by writing or teaching writing should…