This Friday's Five arrives with thanks to Brenda Jackson (aka BKJackson) who mentioned how much noise(s) affected her. So. Let's do five noises that our ears don't tolerate well. Jackhammers High piercing feedback Yapping dogs (I'm sorry because I really love dogs, but little yappers drive me nuts.) The M-80's fireworks and upwards of those.…

  This is a preview to a film (The Ugly Truth) that came out a few years ago. It deserved the R rating for plenty of sexual innuendoes and references. Don't watch it if you will be offended. I'm using it to demonstrate a point. (And, no, I didn't see the movie, but I will give kudos…

      One day we face that some somedays never come. Maybe it's an impossible dream. Maybe it's a unique trip, a specific achievement, or a particular relationship. Someday . . . we say. Our spiritual barometer can negate the useless somedays which will never – and should never – come to pass. However,…

     Posted here: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/leehough   August 18, 2013 12:19pm                                                For some time now Lee has been on a slow but steady course of decline. Initially, he dropped 10-15 pounds, mostly muscle in his arms and legs. His once sturdy build has become thin and soft. His face is still handsome but puffy due to…

      Although the current politically correct climate desires to shield its children from "failure", failure is an undeniable part of life. Without it, it's impossible to appreciate the lack of it. And without experiencing it, it's impossible to recognize success. Failure(s) will compel you forward to success, anything to avoid or resist practicing…

  Can the Ethiopian change his skin  or the leopard his spots? Neither can you do good  who are accustomed to doing evil.   Jeremiah 13:23 (NIV)

                      Five things I cannot stand: (Notice we're talking "things" here, not character traits or actions) Drippy faucets Running toilets (ones that continually sound like they're filling) Chick weed and other obnoxious weeds Parsnips (and Beets) Moss on the roof   Father, the curse of sin is far-reaching. One day all we know will be…

    We all have them. However, I've noticed some writers think their strengths are their weaknesses and vice versa. If you read the fine print in red under weakness in the cartoon above, you'll see it says to "work out or remain weak". And that, my friends, is what novelists do. They keep working…

      Writers have strengths and weaknesses. Rarely are any of us perfect although some seem moreso than others. There comes a time when we each must evaluate our skills and establish our strengths. What do we do well? I've been told I'm strong at dialogue and character development, and there's no question those…

      What is the most annoying thing about a book you don't like? What "rule" of writing is the most unsatisfying/unnecessary for you? What particular characteristic is present when you thoroughly enjoy a novel?   God, so much to be thankful for. So much grace. Thank you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.