I’m not one to be controversial. Or antagonistic. Quite honestly, I don’t see the point. Ultimately what we believe in life can only really impact ourselves as individuals. I have raised my children with what I believe to be a set of values that will help enrich and fulfill them for a lifetime. It is… Continue reading A Conversation with God
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Someone Else Is Happy With Less Than What You Have
“Someone else is happy with less than what you have.” This could be a conversation I’m having with myself from fifteen years ago. If only I could. It amazes me how we evolve in such a short period of time. I mean, I’m not going to be around for billions of years. Though…when I do… Continue reading Someone Else Is Happy With Less Than What You Have
It Is Better To Walk Than Curse the Road
"It's okay if you want to quit, as long as you don't." - Melissa Arnot I had a short conversation today with a Facebook friend, talking about inspiration and determination. He’s a long distance hiker, training for a big trip. He gave me a quote that I really liked and it got me thinking about… Continue reading It Is Better To Walk Than Curse the Road
Hunger Games and the Men Who Conquered the World
Char ac ter [kar-ik-ter] Noun The aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. One such feature or trait; characteristic. Moral or ethical quality. Reputation. What is the importance of character? As a novelist, I feel character weighs more on the story than any other component. I feel… Continue reading Hunger Games and the Men Who Conquered the World
Some Rules Should Never Be Broken
Everyone has their own personal “rules”. Whenever I’m battling zombies, pirates, giants, marching alongside elves and hobbits or fighting crime, these are the rules I live by; Rule #1: Cardio If you’ve seen the how-to documentary…er, movie Zombieland, you’ll no doubt understand how important Cardio is as a first rule. The problem, however, is that… Continue reading Some Rules Should Never Be Broken
Strange How the Universe Works…
~ This post was written in two sections, over a month apart. The first part was written first (makes sense, right?) and is in italics to separate both the narrative and the intent. ~ Strange how the universe works. We live a life of circles, many of them small and all encompassing. Some, wide ranging. … Continue reading Strange How the Universe Works…
I Read That Somewhere or: The Post I Wasn’t Going to Post Until I Posted It.
"Beware the barrenness of a busy life." - Socrates I’ve got to be honest; there seem to be a lot of “experts” out there. Just this morning I read a how-to blog that really didn’t tell me anything different than what another one had told me last week. I read yet another that told me… Continue reading I Read That Somewhere or: The Post I Wasn’t Going to Post Until I Posted It.
Jake The Bear
Guest Post by Jake The Bear I'm just your regular bear. I'm loyal and loving and am always a good listener. I love to snuggle and travel. This past weekend I had the chance to go rock climbing in the California desert. I LOVE rock climbing! Saturday morning we had gotten up and eaten breakfast… Continue reading Jake The Bear
Salt Water Therapy
I haven’t been writing everyday like I’m supposed to. Well, this week I have, but today is only Tuesday. To be honest, I think I lost my way a little. I’ve been working on a project (for too long now!) and I’m agonizingly and frustratingly close to being finished. If I can stay focused. Which… Continue reading Salt Water Therapy
Greg Morton 