Most of us are keenly aware of when we feel powerless. It is usually when life upsets us, when we feel we have lost control, when we start to be overwhelmed or even defeated. But most of us, especially myself, ignore what is in our power—where I can act on my behalf for what I want. Ironic, isn’t it? I have a keen…
I spend hours for days on end thinking about why people fall in love. And not just any love but the kind of love that lasts a lifetime—and here is one thing I know is true: Love without acceptance is an empty emotion. Granted, showing acceptance to everyone I love can be a bit of…
I’m not doing New Year’s resolutions this year. They haven’t worked. Ever. Instead, I’m setting up accountability systems. I want to connect myself with ways to hold more responsibility for changing bad habits, for living a life generous to myself as well as others. The “ah ha” moment came when a guidance counselor friend was…
I am full of October today. Someone gave me pumpkin bread over the weekend, the temperatures are a touch cooler here in Central Texas, and the world seems a very good place at this moment. No, I have not turned on the news. Instead, I’m basking in possibility thinking. Ghosts, goblins, new ideas, and poetry. Wind-whipping poetry And…
Every six months or so, I go on retreat with a few writers. We choose someplace quiet, near water if possible, and always when it is a good time of the year to sit outside. The stated goal is to put as many words into the story as possible, but so far, that hasn’t happened. Instead, what…
I’m taking a beginning art course. I am not much of an artist and this is definitely moving me out of my comfort zone. The other night in class, we were asked to draw a still life. It was of a Styrofoam ball and crumpled paper. The idea was that we cover the drawing pad…
I value words. I have them all over my house and I do love writing them. This Christmas, two friends have given me new journals and I find myself marveling at the sheer beauty of blank pages. There is so much promise being offered. One journal was purchased on a trip to England. I’m delighted…
May 18, 2018 What a great date, especially for big changes! The rumors are true. This will be the last RT Booklovers’ Convention. Kathryn Falk will go on to many other things. The woman has a range of interests and big ideas are always percolating away inside her. Tonight, I’ve been asked to speak on…
This was first published on foxnews.com November 12, 2012. It is currently being used by the Palliative Care Unit of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital on their certificates honoring the service of their patients: Thank you for stepping forward when others step back. Thank you for placing yourself between us and danger. Thank you for delaying…
I started seriously writing in 1991. This coming May 2016, I will have been at this profession for twenty-five years. That’s a good milestone. So, here are a few things I’ve learned over the years. I’ll add more as I consider them: No one will believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself. Few…