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  • Face-to-Face in an Age of Long-Distance Technology

    Face-to-Face in an Age of Long-Distance Technology

    I’m an introvert by nature. I like being alone. Being isolated holds no real terror for me. Sure, it can be a bit monotonous at times, but I have a knack for finding ways to amuse myself. All in all, I enjoy being by myself. And in today’s word of Zoom meetings and work-from-home job… Read more

  • New Year’s Resolutions? I Resolve Not To!

    New Year’s Resolutions? I Resolve Not To!

    New Year’s Day is a day famous for resolutions. The day when people work up the courage to swear to permanent change in their lives. To resolve to start doing this, stop doing that, and make some adjustments to these other things. A time for fresh starts. Now, let’s be honest with ourselves. How many… Read more

  • Why Do You Create?

    Why Do You Create?

    Christmas vacation has given me more time than usual to spend on my writing and passion. That needling desire – that need – to write is stronger than ever within me. With this awareness fresh in mind, I want to ask a question to my readers. No need to answer in the comments if you… Read more

  • Legacy: What We Are Remembered For

    Legacy: What We Are Remembered For

    As we get older, we start having deep thoughts. Questions run through our minds, questions like, “What will I leave behind when I’m gone?” and “How will people remember me?” With age comes an acute awareness that our time on Earth is finite, and with that come musings on what our legacy will be. What… Read more

  • Quirks and Tics: Characterization through Minor Details

    You ever think about how traits and habits can shape a character? Everyone has their own flavor of mannerisms: body posture, repeating gestures, facial expressions, verbal expressions, nervous habits. For the sake of simplicity, let’s call them “quirks.” They’re the little details that don’t play a part in the unfolding plot, but simply help flesh… Read more

  • Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Thoughts on Confidence

    Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Thoughts on Confidence

    You ever see someone walking down the street with an easy stride, good posture, and a sure expression on their face? You think to yourself, “Man, they’ve got it together. They know they’re going places in life.” You ever question if they actually did know what they were doing and where they’d end up? After… Read more