life, unadulterated
the gift of life
A narrow escape and a reminder of what a precious and miraculous gift to me this life of mine is! Now to go and live and taste and smell its bounty fully!
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the creative life
500 words of fiction a day
Setting a daily word count goal that works for me in a sustainable way, without feeling pressured by what others are doing ...
the creative life
being human in an increasingly algorithmic world
What does it really mean to be human in this era of life hacks?
monthly missives
May Mayhem: Monthly Missives from The Dream Pedlar
How does one engage with life fully while also managing the emotional risks inherent in doing so?
tales for dreamers
tales for dreamers: a glimpse into the future
I've seen what the future holds for you. Would you like me to tell you all about it?
tales for dreamers
tales for dreamers: a safe place to hide your secrets
The best way to hide a secret is to whisper it to the clouds. Let me tell you what the clouds then do with your secrets!
the creative life
living with intention, not by accident
What does it mean to live an intentional life? How does present-moment living serve long-term thinking?
the creative life
to do or to think before doing
Choosing progress over perfection
the creative life
confessions
Do I really want to write every day? And if I don't, what does that say about me?
tales for dreamers
tales for dreamers: the baby shoe
This baby shoe may have been worn and is certainly not for sale. Where did it come from? Where is its wearer now?
the creative life
the contradictory juxtaposition of struggle and fun in a creative life
I realized that for me this is the struggle: keeping my mind and body healthy, so that I can get to the fun part, which is the writing.
tales for dreamers
tales for dreamers: the little door and the pixie who lives behind it
A little someone lives behind the little door at the base of the largest magnolia tree in the neighbourhood. Will you crawl through to find out who lives there?