I want to introduce you to a new friend of mine. Actually, formally introduce you that is, since I wrote about him in a letter to a friend in my last post. His name is Morris, of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. He stars in the Academy Award winning Best Animated Short Film,… Continue reading Flying Books? Yes, Please!
Books can produce magic. This is a long-held belief of mine. Every once in a while, the magic from a particular book pours out on you like pixie dust. The story contained within its pages ripples into every area of life, echoes your strongest beliefs and reflects all you know to be true and beautiful.… Continue reading To Abby, From Morris
The ball dropped at midnight, the signal of my yearly urge to purge and clean and scrub. Nothing new or interesting about wanting to clean and freshen up after the holidays. The problem comes with trying to tackle WAY TOO MUCH at one time. Get all the Christmas decorations put away and clean every surface… Continue reading The Manger and Benediction: Reminders for this New Year
What a week it has been. The tragic events of Newtown, CT juxtaposed against Christmas parties and baking and gift giving. A few irretrievable moments on an ordinary Friday morning, effectively burned off the bright and shiny skin of a busy, materialistic nation. The true story of Christmas took on fresh meaning and lent perspective… Continue reading The Christmas Story
Please tell me you have heard of the I am Second website. If you haven’t discovered this extraordinary site, you are missing out on a collection of the very best stories available on the internet. I am Second is much more than a website. It is actually a movement that encourages people to intentionally live in… Continue reading The “I am Second” Collection
The Story Place 