Creative Copy Challenge is Back

I’m doing cartwheels because Creative Copy Challenge is back! Creative Copy Challenge (or CCC) is a writing prompt site and the brainchild of Shane Arthur, editor extraordinaire. And all-around nice guy. This blog has CCC sprinklings throughout. The management...

Solitude of Silence

We interrupt this blog for a little creative (hopefully) writing. Solitude of Silence Seek the solitude of silence, muted  in a world of screaming sound Silence with its own sound, beneath an echoing journey of time Elusive, hidden, forgotten − wrapped in a comforting...

The Power of Words

It has been awhile since I tried my hand at creative writing. I blame it on the loss of Creative Copy Challenge. Thank you for allowing me this moment of departure. Word Power Words are powerful Words connect us Alienate Inspire Defeat us We fight them Embrace them...

Silencing the Voices

The voices stream endlessly as we struggle through our day. It is a wonder we are able to think or sleep through the constant chatter. What if we could silence the voices? Would we want to? Silencing the Voices: A Stroke of Insight Recently, I read an article about...

The Hunt for Customer Service

Do you know the one factor that makes the difference in customer service? No, it’s not ~ the fastest delivery the best product or the best deal All of those are great, but the difference is one elusive element. The human touch. Customer Service Made Simple Think...

A New Appreciation of Valentine’s Day

I have never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day. Too commercial Too often single Too little of a sweet tooth There was one Valentine’s Day that spoke of love as it was meant to be. Whispered Promises Valentine’s Day was on a Wednesday in 2007. The...