Stage fright has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. It’s very selective. I’m fine in front of a crowd of thousands, especially in halls where the lights are on me and I can’t see the faces of anyone past the first row or two… and even they are too…
Month: January 2013
Journals as Story Bibles
When I’m not working on art, I’m usually researching and writing books… mostly fiction, but some true-life stories, as well. So, I was excited when I saw someone talk about journaling as a way to plot a book. (This concept was sparked by an article – now gone – called RJ’s Guide on Creating a Story…
Our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree – 2012
This year, we chose some real, alternative Christmas tree options. We had two trees in our living room. (I’ve always preferred to have more than one tree for the holiday season.) One “tree” was actually a bunch of small branches, arranged in a large glass jar, so they looked like a small Christmas tree. I’d…
Start with Why – Simon Sinek
Yes, this site is resuming its original purpose, as an online diary. After all, that’s where this all started, back around 1995 before the word “blog” was even in use. Anyway… Last night, I watched the Simon Sinek interview on Fresh Take (BYU-TV). It was probably the fifth time I’d seen it. On previous viewings,…