As 17-time Emcee of the Maui Writers Conference, I had the opportunity to talk with Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin under a gentle night sky at the Presenters Reception of our first Maui Writers Conference. The private reception was held on a white sand beach under a full moon. I had just written a book on Concentration and asked Merwin,… Read more →
“One day you’ll wake up and there won’t be any time left to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.” – Paulo Coelho When people tell me they’re thinking about writing, I tell them, “Ideas and books in your head help no one.” Have you ever thought of it that way? If you have EEE (Experiences, Expertise, Epiphanies) that would benefit others; it’s… Read more →
I had an opportunity to meet up with my son, Andrew, who lives in NYC, recently. Andrew knows I’ve been eating healthier these days, so he made reservations for, what I found out later, is considered one of the area’s finest vegan restaurants. Since NYC is one of the food capitals of the world, that’s saying something. I arrived early… Read more →
Are you drawn to water? Do you love being in, on, around or by it? Why? For me, water is the perfect metaphor for reflection. It’s not just that water feels like “home.” (After all, we are 65% water., All of us are bodies of water.) It’s not just that water is beautiful, calming, powerful, musical and inspiring … all… Read more →
The theme of this past week on my Year by the Water? Connection. Actually, that’s the ever-present theme of my life. It’s what makes it all worthwhile, what makes it feel … right. I’ve been listening to Twyla Tharp’s New York Times bestseller The Creative Habit on Audible as I drive cross-country. I heartily recommend this inspiring book. If you’re taking a… Read more →
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