Unleash the power of “What if …”
This past weekend, several unusual experiences came together for me. And that got me to thinking …
For someone who works with words, that can be a powerful combination.
A trustee of the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, Colorado, invited members of the local Model A Ford club to bring their cars for a weekend celebrating a steam locomotive’s return to service. In exchange, we’d be … Continue reading
Now what will you do with it?
This past week, news came of the death of a novelist whose name appeared on numerous dozens of books. For decades, each debuted on the best-seller list.
But that’s not how he started. The opportunity arose when his wife took a job that had her work the late shift. Once, he’d put his children to bed, what … Continue reading
What do you do when you can’t jot a quick note?
When I’m away from a keyboard, I’m usually close to a pen and paper. But one recent Saturday, I lacked access to either.
I was driving a lonely highway in northern Wyoming as part of a caravan of Model A Fords. Somewhere south of Sundance, an idea appeared for an article that could launch a series for the magazine I produce.
But how could … Continue reading