If you’re an avid reader or movie watcher, you’ve probably heard of the six basic plots of all stories. An article I read described them and mentioned which ones are the most popular. It said there are “six core trajectories which form the building blocks of complex narratives. These are: Rags to riches (a story that follows a rise in happiness), Tragedy, or riches … Read the rest…
I was born in Colorado. And my parents moved away, when I was still very young, because my dad was in the Air Force. But also because they preferred other places. When I grew up and visited Colorado, I couldn’t believe they left that place. But maybe it was also because they were drawn to dewdrops at dawn. And, for the most part, Colorado … Read the rest…
If you’ve never taken a Sunday morning drive, you’ve missed something special. It’s not the dazzling, mind-blowing experience you had when you watched those superhero movies. So, even if I shared a cool driving video, most people would yawn and scroll on past. But there’s something special about a Sunday morning drive. You’ve gotta get out there earlier now than when I was a … Read the rest…
I think there’s a good chance that I have a tendency to pray for me more than I pray for you. I know, I know. It’s totally selfish. And I don’t feel good about it. But, hey, at least I’m admitting my shortcoming. And that goes on the “good” side of my ledger. Right? And it’s not about “stuff” when I pray for me. … Read the rest…
Oh yeah. You better believe I’m gettin’ my fair share. And I don’t care how many rich people have to ante up till I get it. Because I’m an American. And I want my piece of the American dream. I earned it. It’s my birthright as an American citizen. And, by golly, I’m gonna get it. So, I’m gonna vote for candidates who’ll make … Read the rest…
I remember when, back in 1998, a renowned neurosurgeon told Elgielene and me to “get your affairs in order.” Have you ever been told that? It’s like somebody just dropped a heavy, dark blanket over your head. And I’ll get back to the neurosurgeon in a minute. But first, let’s talk about my deformed heart. Uh-huh, my deformed heart was discovered after that “affairs” … Read the rest…
Why would somebody use the phrase, “whispers in the wind?” I’d say it’s usually to illustrate futility or loss. And I’d also say, it’s an ideal way to get that point across. Whispers in the wind have no chance of being heard. But whispers spoken into itching ears? That’s a wind of a different color. You’ve probably done it. Because I believe, on one … Read the rest…