In the romantic amber glow of the early morning, I kept my pace, watching the cows watch me. During the first mile I saw several perfect photo opps-- trees, baled hay, broken down fences. In that light, everything is prettier. Slowly pushing forward, I understood why my dad likes to sneak off with his camera before dawn. He catches scenes like this just after sunrise, when the light is like magic, casting everything in hope.
Spiders and Blank Pages
The Case for the Personal Sabbatical
Finding Your Voice, Really?
What I Know For Sure About Writing
I didn't start to practice the craft of writing until I was thirty years old. But I've always been a writer.
Before I could call myself a writer, I wrote. Mostly lists, long letters, and plans. Some stories. I made up a cast of pretend friends, and I talked to myself. Still do. Thank you, bold new world in...
Are You a Writer or an Artist?
Lead a Charmed Life
Who Gets to Be a Writer?
Stay on the Bus
I recently learned about the Helsinki bus terminal theory. It's Finnish photographer Arno Minkkinen's advice (he's kind of a big deal) about attaining success in a creative career. The theory compares a body of creative work to the bus lines in Helsinki...