Wake up kids, We got the dreamer’s disease… The opening bars of the song knocked the wind out of me and I reached for the faux granite counter — the nearest solid thing to lean against. Stretching my neck through the kitchen pass-through to the living room, I studied the…

And even more about the importance of failure — A few years ago, I read author Walter Mosley’s book, This Year You Write Your Novel. I didn’t. Not that year. Not since. But I did fall in love with Walter Mosley. His generosity. His patience. His insights. In his seemingly typical how-to-write-your-novel book, a spirit of understanding oozed off…

The power of visualization gained worldwide attention in 2006 when the book “The Secret” sold 30 million copies and the accompanying DVD flew off the shelves. …

God, I hate to start this way, but… Four decades ago (agghh!), I attended the Democratic National Convention as a reporter for my college newspaper and radio station. …