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Rule of Light
Light progresses stingily now: pm stretches a minute a day from Jan 3-27, the sun’s arrival steady at 7:27 each morning from Jan 1-11. Read more
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New Year Cornerstone
“Happy New Year.” A simple admonition, a statement of hope and promise, but also of purpose. A happy year won’t just occur. You must make it occur. Read more
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Happy New Year
I wanted to reflect on what 2025 meant for me as a newly retired diplomat & RPCV, and and how SoftPower/FulStories contributed to that transition Read more
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Christmas Sanctuary
A boating excursion on India’s Kavery River brought unexpected sightings and peaceful reflection as we move from the holidays to preparing for the new year Read more
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Maybe Not so Mediocre
An author revisits a languishing biographical sketch, finishes it, and wins a Golden Nib in the Virginia Writers Club statewide nonfiction category. Read more
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Getting Real Close
As the publication date draws near for Profiles in Service, the author puts in hours designing a cover jacket and reading the proof. Read more
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