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Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 13, 2011 The soul hungers for beauty the way the body hungers for food. Much like studying for a test leads to accomplishment in mundane activities, appreciation of beauty must be cultivated and fostered.  … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 11, 2011 I admit it: comedy makes me feel good. And to that end, I seek it out, over other forms of entertainment like sports or NASCAR, or hunting. I can only wish I … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 10, 2011 There is one fact of nature that you absolutely have to embrace: Nature is plentiful; nature is prolific; nature is abundant. If we do not get in the way of nature, it … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 9, 2011 One of my favorite people is someone I’ve never met. His name is Derek Sivers and he started a company called CD Baby, which he eventually sold. Now he gives talks to … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 8, 2011 Without the benefit of my mom being alive today, I am certain that she would be proud of me to see what I am doing. Before she died in 2002, she saw … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 7, 2011 Have we forgotten who started this nation? Our ancestors were the bravest, most hard-working people. They left their families, their countries of origin, because they believed they could create a better life. … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 6, 2011 murmuration – synchronicity – politics – promises Before you read this blog post, you have to refer to the entry I made on November 13, 2011. If you do, you’ll be able … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 5, 2011 My women friends say I should write from my heart, and my men friends say I should keep my personal s**t out of my blog. My women friends say that if I … Continue reading →

Originally posted at Writeindependent.org on December 4, 2011 When I was in 8th grade, I read Sylvia Plath’s The Belljar. It was the most depressing piece of literature I’d ever read; I can’t even remember if I picked it up … Continue reading →