Greetings, readers, and welcome to another Wednesday Words. Here’s something from a great artist: the poet John Keats. It’s old but still so very relevant, and being relevant and meaningful to humanity over years and years is part of what great art does. Yay for that! We need it. Reflections … [Read more…]
Hi there, readers. Welcome back to Wednesday Words. This time, let’s delve into something called “pockets of stillness,” a.k.a. “daydreaming.” Although you may think the following quote about it is mainly directed to artists, I suspect its truth is applicable to all folks interested in creating something, anything. Pockets of … [Read more…]
Greetings and welcome back to Wednesday Words, readers! Today, I’m curious about what you think about curiosity and intelligence. There’s the old joke that goes like this: Someone asks Ghandi what he thinks about Western Civilization. He says, “I think it would be a good idea.” What do I think … [Read more…]
Greetings, readers, and welcome back to Wednesday Words. Today, I’m happy to share one of my poems, “Elsewhere,” published in The Florida Writer magazine in the October 2024 issue. That’s the magazine of The Florida Writers Association. But first … I want to say a few words about the devastating … [Read more…]
Welcome back to Wednesday Words. Today we have a helpful article about spotting misinformation online or in print—not an easy task given there’s so much of it posted on social media by less-than-trustworthy sources. Being reflective and thinking about what we read or hear takes time in this hurry-up culture. … [Read more…]