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When I was 16 I stumbled across a small book titled “Letters to a Young Poet” written by Rainer Maria Rilke. In 1903 a nineteen-year-old Franz Kappus wrote to Rilke looking for guidance and a critique of some of his … Continue reading
Category Archives: Brook’s Journal
When I was 10 my favorite thing in the world was to visit Book World-a quant bookstore thirty miles away in the town of Minocqua. I remember when Blue Mountain Arts released their poetry collections. I loved Helen Steiner Rice … Continue reading
I have always been a “quote collector.” Even as a child my allowance funds were spent on inspirational wallet-cards at the local bookstore. Just after college, I started a “Quote Collection” in a beautiful blank book I had received for … Continue reading
“If you have time to whine and complain about something, then you have the time to do something about it.” -Anthony J. D’Angelo Good morning! I don’t know about you, but I have made a few observations. (1) A lot … Continue reading
I have always wanted to write studies to help women not only study the word of God but live the word of God. This year I started creating Faith Matters studies. Each month I design a new in-depth study. Faith … Continue reading
“It isn’t how hard you kick — but how you kick.” Samantha Noel (who is celebrating her 13th birthday today! AHH! A TEENAGER! Stop in and leave a comment to wish her a Happy one) Good Morning! When Samantha was … Continue reading
“People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Recently my daughter had her second band concert. Her band teacher likes to highlight each student throughout the course of the concert and often … Continue reading
“Don’t compromise yourself, you’re all that you’ve got.”~ Janis Joplin God morning! As most of you know, I have a spirited and spunky 12-year-old daughter who has inherited my positive attitude and self-belief. One day about two years ago I … Continue reading
Slow down you move to fast, you gotta make the good times last. from the song Feeling Groovy Good morning! When I was a little girl I learned the lyrics to “Feeling Groovy” in choir and we sang the song … Continue reading
Me: “I’ve had a long day, Sammy.” My daughter (at age 10): “Acutally – all of your days are the same length, Mother. It is just your perception that is changing.” Good morning! One day in 2005, I … Continue reading