It occurred to me that dogs do not know they are dogs. They have things they are familiar with and things they are not familiar with. What I mean is dogs don't category themselves as dogs. Though I did just look at an article and I guess they do recognize that other dogs are similar … Continue reading Random Thought
Author: Thomas Cannon author
Fascinating
Takeaways from a Great Author
I went to a presentation by Michael Perry at the Lakefly Writers Conference. Entertaining as always. And informative: Here are my takaways (as written in my notes app). The only power a writer has over a reader is trust You have to make sure you have no false notes - mistakes that pull the reader … Continue reading Takeaways from a Great Author
Teach Men
It’s like that meme, don’t teach girls how to defend themselves, teach men to keep their hands to their selves. How do we do that?
Purge Your Mind with Poetry
A poem is a way to explain yourself. To decide how you want your story told. The more intimate you make it, the more you bare your soul. Which is cathartic. The surprising thing though is that the more you edit and make it more intimate, the more you get make a mystery of the … Continue reading Purge Your Mind with Poetry
Poetry Keeps Track
We need people to write down their histories. We need to read it like poetry.
Have your own back.
7 keys to success
What is success? Success is a subjective concept that can vary from person to person. It is important to define success in a way that aligns with …7 keys to success
Poetry- The Eagles
Yet, a good poem still has to hold truth. It has to resonate. It can't just have the right sounding words. These 2 lines, to me, resonated. When I was younger hurrying and worrying went together.
What is the Most Important Advice?
I work with young people. I try to strive to encapsulate the most important things to know about having an important life. I am still looking for the right words, but this is what I believe- 90% of our brain processes (thinking) is on the subconscious level. Our brains take our experiences and decides how … Continue reading What is the Most Important Advice?
