The Other Point of View
Screenwriting is a complex art. It has demanding rules, and success is rare. Like swordplay, it takes focused study of the art to master the basics. It has variations from medium to medium…feature films have a different format than sitcoms,…
At the tip of the sword
Martial arts is so much easier than writing, sometimes. It might just be that I am newer at one thing than the other. A houseguest for a few days not only costs me my buffer of pre-written blog posts, but…
Take a break and behead the flowers
Lilac. Sage, Lavender, Mint, Cedar. Grass, and the scent of leaves, with a hint of ocean and river just under all of it. If you pay attention, you can actually smell the different scents put out by the different trees….
March of Marozzo
Marozzo’s progression…I have taught that damned thing so many times, in so many different ways…I’m always eager to abandon it from my teaching repertoire. Familiarity can breed contempt. It’s a bit inescapable, though. Marozzo’s method makes the guards into valuable…
Marathon Training
One of my oldest friends is running her first marathon this weekend. It’s one hell of an achievement. She put her foot on the path some time ago, when she was a much larger woman, used to a life of…
Stormriders
It’s windy here today. A rare spring windstorm is tearing the place up. Clear blue skies and warm sun, and our cedar hedge is tipping over a risky angle. The tall pine across the road is dancing a long counterpoint…
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