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The Blog

The Beginning

This space is not an audition. It is an archive. Years ago, I wrote with a destination in mind—a finished novel, an audience, a specific kind of success. I have since learned that creating with those expectations turns a joyful practice into a heavy chore. This blog is a digital studio for myself. It is a quiet place to record… Continue reading The Beginning

The Echoes

Staples

Why is the store called Staples? Why isn’t it named Tape, Paper Clips, Pencils, or Pens? They could have named it Rulers, Envelopes, Cards, or Boxes. Would a different name affect anyone’s life? Did they go to a store or a shop to get ideas about what to call their (new) enterprise? Depending on the store they went to, it… Continue reading Staples