When you have finished a real effort of a major book [or music], you cannot start a major book the next day.  At least you cannot start more than the first few pages.  I usually make a start and then

The concentration of a small child at play is analogous to the concentration of the artist of any discipline.  In real play, which is real concentration, the child is not only outside time, he is outside himself. He has thrown

This year, I’d like to start a new series of posts called “Inspiration Point” where I will share some of the words and experiences that inspire me. Here is one of my hopes for the new year: Famous by Naomi