1/7/11

The days are passing so quickly now. The start of a long journey is imminent. There are so many tiny details which need to be tended.  If they don’t get done the time still ticks away. But regardless, I will take off. I will take the steps to cross this country.

I trained with my friend Dave this morning at the gym. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a big fan of running on a treadmill. Running in place just doesn’t do it for me. I guess I just love the scenery and the sense of reaching a place.  The one thing the gym did provide us with was a bit of comic relief. A portly older gentleman was walking around the gym half naked and ended up walking into the girls’ locker room. There he proceeded to strip down butt naked...

1/5/11

Life is amazing. It is a wonderful ride that should be cherished; for you only get this one chance to do it right. Each passing moment is a moment you will never get back. It is your choice to be angry or to be happy. You can choose to be a victim or you can choose to be a victor. In my humble opinion it is easy to make yourself happy. Too many people let society dictate the requirements for happiness. I have been guilty of this on an occasion or two as I am still a student of life. There are many who relentlessly pursue material things. They acquire immense wealth at the expense of their health and relationships. Some of the people are happy but I know there are others that aren’t...

1/1/11

It’s a new beginning. Look at the date. The time to make a change is now.

 Inspiration is everywhere. We just need to open our eyes and our minds. There are things to be learned in joy and in pain. Profound emotions are the catalyst of moving artwork. When I write, I use whatever emotions are on tap. If I didn’t let my emotions move my pen, I don’t think my words would ring true. I’d feel like a phony.

I’m susceptible to my environment and I draw from my surroundings. I add a little bit of spice and a twist of imagination to my writing. The end product is my universe of feelings, creativity, and possibility. The fantasy of it all helped me through some tough times. Obviously my own life mirrors many of the journeys in this imaginary universe...