In every outhrust headland, in every curving beach,, in every grain of sand there is a story of the earth. — Rachel Carson. If God places a story in every grain of sand, how much greater is your story? When I talk about my novels, I sincerely say there is a novel in each of us.…
Sweat, Tears, or the Sea
The cure for everything is salt water — sweat, tears, and the sea. — Isak Dinesen My daughter and I were discussing what was so special about the beach. The above quote she remembered, and contains a lot of truth. When one’s mind can’t escape troubles or worries hard work or strenuous exercise is the…
Reclaiming God’s Creations
This morning I wake to a gorgeous morning, and after I participate in an Author’s panel, Suzy and I are going to spend spring break with my three of my grandkids, their mother, and father. I hope to get in a bit of writing and research done for my next novels, but most importantly this…
There Is No Fortitude Like Patience
“There is no evil like hatred. And no fortitude like patience.” — Santideva, “Bodhicaryavatara” Sometimes the real news makes us wish for “fake news” or at least happier news. Today’s news reminds us that no matter how much we pray for it, the world is still not a peace and humans do terrible things to other humans. Whatever one’s political persuasion…
An Obstacle and Problem Free Life
I look at a lot of my friends and I’m jealous. They seem to be living an obstacle and problem free life, but then again they may look at me and think the same thing. Truth is that none of us live a life without obstacles and problems, and whenever we get to that point…