Category: Writing Life

Living the life of a writer a.k.a. published author has its challenges, perks and, some days, downright disappointments. Let me share them with you.

Preparing the Ground: On Naming Our Work
January 9, 2026

Preparing the Ground: On Naming Our Work

I’ve found a reading that helps me get things done – work I don’t want to do. And work that frequently, in the past,…
Quaker Faith and the Role of Women: Reflections from John Punshon
December 16, 2025

Quaker Faith and the Role of Women: Reflections from John Punshon

“The Society of Friends has always regarded inward experience of God as the only true religion and has always sought to distinguish the reality…
Rediker and Lay
November 16, 2025

Blog 11-10-25 – Rediker and Lay

Hello again. I’ve been away from my weekly Blog – not for earthshaking reasons – but small excuses of medical hassles, of bringing order…
A Lesson In Futility - that keeps on giving.
August 8, 2025

A Lesson In Futility – that keeps on giving

A Lesson In Futility – that keeps on giving. Today’s Lesson: First let’s look at two mentions from Paul Fussell, The Great War and…
How Do We Pray? Grace, Mystery, and the Law of the Universe
July 31, 2025

How Do We Pray? Grace, Mystery, and the Law of the Universe

Let’s start off with a quote from: Inside cover. Richard J. Foster, Prayer: Finding The Heart’s True Home, Harper San Francisco, 1992. “The truth…
Lisa Pratt WhistleBlower - 07182025 blog Post
July 22, 2025

Pratta-07182025

Today’s Blog is my fast look at a whistle blower’s journey First – what the book seller says: This incredible story offers an insider’s…
Self Care - 7-12-25
July 12, 2025

Self Care – 7-12-25

My life would be quite different if I’d encountered this basic good-ideas, heart-affirming philosophy and pure practical information earlier in my life. (Actually this…
Stay Positive June 2025
June 27, 2025

Stay Positive

I read something that helps keep my spirits up in these ghastly times. Maybe it will help you too. “Here’s the problem with tuning…