When Jessica is with her father
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A short interlude: parenting
“You’re being a pain in the ask,” my daughter Jessica tells me, and for a horrified moment, I think I’m going to burst into laughter. That’s not exactly how the phrase goes, of course, and there’s something endearing about my young daughter’s serious face as she says it. She’s trying to resist putting away her…
Dojo Wisdom for Writers Book Club – Lesson #3
Welcome to the Dojo Wisdom for Writers Book Club! Every Wednesday, we meet to discuss one of the lessons in Dojo Wisdom for Writers. We’ll go in order, so it’s easy enough to follow along. Read the lesson, then read the blog post, then comment in the comments! Do feel free to comment on each…
On signs I didn’t heed
This was a sign on the wall near a cliff Jessica and I visited during our European adventures. Note that it is a very graphic representation of what could happen if you step too near the edge. Note that I disregarded the sign even after I took a picture of it. In other words, I…
A little light housekeeping
My next “Write Your Book Proposal” E-Course starts September 12, but I will be raising the tuition in July. So, if you’re planning to take the class, please sign up now for the old tuition rate. Also, Dojo Wisdom officially releases July 1, but you can preorder it now. Thank you!
On meeting old friends
A couple weeks ago, an old friend from graduate school emailed me and said he’d be in town and would I be able to meet him for lunch? I said sure, and then I counted out the years and had one of those moments: Twenty years since I’d last seen him! …
