There are two schools of thought when it comes to the poor and needy. Provide assistance and take care of people or tough love- let them suffer so that they grow into a person that does not need help I do not believe either works. I do believe people that suffer but grow are … Continue reading The Impact of Tough Love vs. Nurturing Support on Overcoming Poverty
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Poverty is Like Divorce
People often tout their overcoming hardships when talking about welfare. They respond, get to work, instead of a hand-out. People like that should be given more respect than they are. Their point of taking care of yourself as empowering and producing the best outcome is valid as far as it being the best way. Yet … Continue reading Poverty is Like Divorce
Writing is About Sharing
Writing is a great way to share with important and/or sad things in your life. Even in fiction it is brave, though you can separate yourself by taking yourself out of it and adapt it to your characters. Here is an excerpt from my novel Shattered. MY main character is a tall, fat comic in … Continue reading Writing is About Sharing
Identifying Healthy Actions and Stopping Maladaptive Behaviors: A Key to a Good Life
The meme "Sometimes you need a stop doing list as much as you do a to do list" highlights the significance of halting unhelpful behaviors. Dr. Phil recommends identifying what is working, what needs to start, and what needs to stop. Acknowledging positive actions, building on strengths, and addressing maladaptive behaviors is crucial for a happy life, while also considering the impact on others.
AI is good, but will it be good enough?
I tried Google's AI "Gemini." I asked it for a description of my book The Tao of Apathy. It actually nailed it. So it performed very well. I have used AI for things like giving me a draft of my bio or a book blurb. It has given me some interesting writing. I think AI … Continue reading AI is good, but will it be good enough?
organized religion does more harm than good
The post describes a Facebook exchange where the author reposted a meme about worrying about the Supreme Court instead of Tik Tok ownership. An elderly lady responded with concerns about the country's state and equated pedophiles with homosexuals. The author defended the LGBTQ+ community, criticized the comparison, and discussed political and moral issues.
Exploring Vulnerability and Alienation Through Shattered
My novel Shattered is about Comedian, Mikey Haskell. He thinks he has bypassed grief by escaping to the endless highways and neon-lit nights of a road tour. He comes home to the Twin Cities to reconnect with his best friend but finds his emotional conflict waiting for him. Mikey, a young and fragile comedian, once … Continue reading Exploring Vulnerability and Alienation Through Shattered
The Power of Poetic Editing: Discovering New Perspectives Through Revision
I was at the open mic at the Sadoff Center. In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A person new to poetry read a letter she had written to herself as part of a recovery exercise. I asked her if she was surprised to find that she had positive and encouraging things to say. She said yes. … Continue reading The Power of Poetic Editing: Discovering New Perspectives Through Revision
Auburn: Embracing Creativity Through Color Word Riff
The poem "Auburn" reflects a character's deep desire for an end to her suffering, paralleling the color's meaning in an exercise. The exercise evoked the character of Auburn, encapsulating her struggles. The creative process led to a unique concept, illustrating the disintegration of the character's life experiences. The workshop was an enjoyable experience.
The Subtle Mastery of Deer Hunting: Embracing Nature’s Wisdom
The Fox, a short story by D. H. Lawrence, discusses the art of hunting. The author challenges the perception of hunting as a battle of strength, highlighting the need for skill and understanding of the deer's behavior. Hunters show reverence for nature and the spirit of the deer, emphasizing adaptability over brute strength.
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