Back in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I worked at the local Barbizon Modeling and Acting School. I sold the program, made appearances at schools, and taught the main curriculum. These days Barbizon feels cringy: there have been class action suites against various franchisees for false claims. Back in the day it was cringy,…
Chronicles
Wide Open Spaces In My Mind
Forgive me, readers, it’s been nearly two years since I wrote to you. Life, it seems got in the way. Not that I was super busy, oh no. It was quiet. And then a little busy, and a little quiet. It was normal. And I was at the end of my rope. But that’s how…
Winter Hodge Podge
It’s that time of the Midwest winter when cabin fever takes hold. Every day is the same, and there’s always more snow and freezing temperatures on the way. Sometimes I read like a demon during this time of the year. Sometimes I do nothing. Or, I seem like I’m doing nothing until I stop to…
I’ll Bet You’ve Never Heard Of Generation Jones
Generation Jones slunk into my consciousness a few years ago. It’s a subgroup of the Boomers, and I definitely consider myself a Jones-er. So what are the characteristics of Generation Jones and why do I feel that way? What Is Generation Jones? Wikipedia tells me that Generation Jones people were born between 1954 and 1964….
Deep Peace 2024
I started blogging a long time ago. I keep at it not because I make big bucks, but rather I enjoy the process. This year has been a heck of a process, hasn’t it? It seems like most of my outward activity happened before July first. Well, except for that bit in October. 🙂 And…
Catch Your Breath
Well, hello! I can’t believe we’re more than halfway through summer already. How about you? I thought it was time to refresh this website, so there’s a brand new look. Since late April I have It’s been mentally (and sometimes physically) exhausting. Needless to say, I abandoned this year’s blog “Mission.” It felt like I…
Mission 2024 February
Every year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. My life moves in currents and tides, not direct pathways. I don’t know about you, but I usually only see the ‘direct’ path after the walking’s done and I’m curled up with a book and a mug…
Mission 2024
Every year I set forth on a quest, a journey, a mission: that for which I am destined. I stay away from the word “goals” because it feels icky. My life moves in currents and tides, not direct pathways. I don’t know about you, but I usually only see the ‘direct’ path after the walking’s…