Note: Another New Page!

Check out some of my flash fiction by clicking on the tab of the same name. 

Currently, two stories from a project I started a few years ago called "You & I" are up for now.  My goal with this project was to explore everyday encounters between strangers.  We have these all the time, but it's not often we stop and think about our role in the stranger's story, or even their role in ours. 

Degas on Art

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."
                                                      -Edgar Degas

Forward Motion

When I was in high school, my favourite band was Relient K.  Their music was OK (pretty generic poppy-teenage-rock) but their lyrics were inspired.  They had one song that went like this:

I struggle with forward motion.  I struggle with forward motion.  We all struggle with forward motion.

(Admittedly, this is not the best example of their inspired lyrics.  For a better example, click here.)

Note: New Page!

Check out my new "Couldn't Say It Better" page by clicking on the tab above.  This is where I will document phrases that are turned just right from favourite writers or experts on topics relevant to this blog after I post them on the main page.

Writing Credo of a Modern Day Scribe

My aunt, Joan Lucius, is a phenomenal artist.  She sent me her art credo.  It made me want to cry.  I know it's not poetry, but it's one of the most beautiful poems I have ever read.  I considered asking her if I could share it here, on my blog, but decided it would be better to share this one line instead.

"never believe in anyone else's credo, invent your own"

That's good advice.  I took it: