When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world. — George Washington Carver Many writers dislike being asked where they get their creative ideas from, largely, because they have no clue themselves. Creativity seems to strike sporadically and harnessing it can sometimes feel like trying…
The science of today is the technology of tomorrow. — Edward Teller Today, I’m going to focus on a single study, a study so cool that when I first heard of it last week, I immediately knew what I’d be writing about today. And it’s a study about mice. Researchers took 2-month-old adult male mice and…
It is not wisdom but authority that makes a law. — Thomas Hobbes On Tuesday, I had to go to court. Not the courts, where I play basketball, have fun, and get some exercise. But the court where I sit and wait, hear Latin words I don’t know, and pay money for driving faster than…
Believe those who are seeking truth. — [shared quotation] For the first time in over 100 years, measles, mumps, and other dangerous, communicable diseases are on the rise in the United States (World Health Organization, 2017). And social scientists point to the anti-vaccination movement as a primary cause. For example, the measles (a highly contagious…
Here is a list of my current short story publication credits to share with my dedicated readers. Thanks for your support! SHORT STORY PUBLICATIONS TULIPTREE PUBLISHING: A literary journal featuring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. They feature an annual “Stories That Need to Be Told” contest and publish an anthology of winners. TulipTree Publishing…
Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century. — Dame Edna Everage I have a simple question for you: If you were to rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, what would you choose? … All right, time’s up. But wait,…