It’s a good time of the year to reflect on some of the articles about my adventures. As I place them together the collection seems a little small compared to the busy beehive of activity that’s been buzzing around my life. Additionally, as I co-host on the Talk Radio show, Aspects of Writing that is designed to inspire viewers and writers to focus on concerns in today’s society, my schedule fills up quickly. Response from LinesofListeningblog.wordpress.com continues at a steady…..
Vitrification is a process of converting a material into a glass-like amorphous solid that is free from any crystalline structure, either by the quick removal or addition of heat or by mixing with an additive. So, what does this mean and why am I writing about it? Well, your most recognizable example of this process occurs as you walk along the beach and you find a solid form of light-brown tinted glass lying in the sand. When lightning strikes enough…..
I was listening to an interview with a prominent sports marketing and memorabilia entrepreneur. This person has overcome multiple challenges in his life to become successful. These struggles facing humiliation and embarrassment solidified his purpose at a young age. His focus which was forged into a purpose centers around developing healthy relationships. It’s obvious that this person is a prominent figure in today’s sports arena. He has strategically developed business relationships throughout his tenuous career. Therefore, he enjoys conversational dialogues…..
As an author, I am always encouraging my characters to cooperate. Writing the final chapter of my next book is proving to be a challenge. The characters have been described, the plot is developing and suspense has been building for the past few chapters. So, as I enter the final path toward winding up my story, I’m finding it rather difficult to harness everyone into place so that the plot and the story can be drawn into its logical…..
A collection of feelings, thoughts, and memories is formed by our interactions with our extended family, co-workers, and social acquaintances. This collection, this Lines of Listening, is our story of our life from our perspective. These lines may be weak and barely visible in our mental reasoning. They may pass through our life as a far-off, delicate whisper. However, at times they may be intense and offer a strong, intense influence on every action in our life and be at the…..
Anna Jarvis of West Virginia (History.com5.2018) in 1868 developed the Mother’s Friendship Day. This group of mothers organized to work with soldiers, both union and confederate, to help bring about reconciliation after the civil war. In 1908, Anna Jarvis’s daughter, Anna Reeves Jarvis initiated a letter-writing campaign to have Mother’s Day become an official holiday. In 1910 West Virginia became the first state to recognize the holiday. By 1914 Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday. However, the idea of…..
A young woman sent a gift to one of her girlfriends. It wasn’t elaborate or expensive or elegant. It was just an item that caught her eye when she was shopping for something else. The small item was almost an afterthought. She dropped it into her large shopping bag where it fell to the bottom and was hidden in the crease. In the glee of unpacking her newly purchased treasures, she forgot about the tiny item and absentmindedly threw it…..
We have all been there. Enjoying the full wonders of nature as the earth, temperature, wind and solar system all cooperate to present the ideal environment for us to enjoy the full benefits of nature. We shed our heavy coats, get rid of our wool scarves, hide our gloves, put away our snow boots and leave our insulated pants and socks in the drawer. Our energy level seems to rise to a fever pitch – mimicking the bursting sap of…..
When you meet someone their first impression is formed within 3-5 seconds. It’s up to you to determine what molds that impression. Defining yourself is the mark that remains after your first meeting is concluded. What activities do you perform on a regular basis to define yourself? What does someone else see in the first 3-5 seconds of meeting you? Obviously, if you are devoting your time and energy toward positive activities, then the impression will be favorable. Just the…..
Attending my Local Author Showcase proved to be an excellent networking opportunity. I was among a multitude of local authors invited to this professional “meet and greet” affair. The guest speaker was Robyn Carr who offered valuable insights into successful writing, editing, publishing, and marketing. It was quickly obvious that the networking among the assembled talent at this presentation resembled the activity within an active beehive. The local library that sponsored this public event was funded by state, national and…..
You have followed your dream. You have reached the pinnacle of your career. Only the most prominent people get to sit in the front row seats. You are on view for everyone to see and acknowledge your accomplishments. You are obviously a “doer.” However, there is always a flip side to front row seats. Remember that the rest of the audience is sitting behind you. They are watching you and listening to you. They expect you to lead the way,…..
The key seems to be finding just the right greeting for just the right person or occasion. Happiness, friendship, peace, good will, joy, giving, blessings, gifts and tradition are just a few of the more popular words that tend to be associated with well-wishing at this time of year. Instead of trying to sort through and match up all of these glittery, joyful sentiments, I decided to send all of them out to everyone for my HOLIDAY WISHES!!!
I was relaxing on the shore of a beautiful tropical beach. The serene scene offered soothing moments of rejuvenation. The warm sun and the flow of the waves brought a feeling of muscle relaxation and mental freedom. Into this milieu rushed a barking, energetic Jack Russell terrier followed closely by its’ owner. The owner was dutifully carrying a bundle of beach-appropriate packages. As I was observing peace-intruding couple, I was expecting to see the dog owner unpack a variety of…..
Whenever we are not at our best we need to recover. Sometimes it’s because we are ill or we have been a little sad or we have were physically injured. This process can be from a perceived or actual problem. It is a time of replenishment and redemption and rescue. Our body and our mind need to quiet – to be still. This is a difficult process in our society, especially today. Our society is geared toward achieving, doing, producing and showing…..
New Year resolutions may be testing our limits right about this time of year. Sure we started out with the best intentions. Energy levels high, resolve resolute, motivation staunch and we’re positive that this year all of our stated goals will be reached. So, a few months has tested our intentions. Nature seems to have kept its’ promise – flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, weeds are popping out in the most unwanted places, birds and bees are busy with…..