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Wizards, Woods and Gods
There’s a venerable piece of advice to writers that says, “Write what you know.” If you know what you’re talking about, it’s easier to bring the reader there. But how does it go when it’s not familiar...
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The Reflecting Pool
I see creativity as a reflecting pool. We gaze into the darkness and something appears on the surface, reflected by the light. The water is mostly unseen, rendering this process not only mysterious but...
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Nature as Muse: Creepy and Crawly
An interesting thing about nature is that its humbler critters are every bit as awesome as high profile creatures such as wolves or cats. Watch things up close and the web of interconnection becomes...
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The Chasm
Sunlight glimmered on new leaves Stirred by a warm, fragrant breeze. On the pads of a wolf, he moved Over ferns, mossy stones, The roots of ancient trees. He followed the sound of water And found a...
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Hemlock and Editing
HemlockI recently came upon a series of amazing photos of animals camouflaged in their natural environments. They are very good at this. True to form, my cat Hemlock can vanish like a ghost when she’s...
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Puss in Books
Le Chat Botté (Puss in Boots) ~ Gustave Doré “When a man loves cats, I am his friend and comrade, without further introduction.’ ~ Mark Twain Hello, my name is Faith and I’m one dead mouse away from...
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Fish Kingdom
I am very fond of my aquarium. It’s not that large, but exists as its own little universe, green, fluid and tranquil. I keep freshwater fish and live plants. At one with the water, fishes fascinate me...
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