Let’s Talk Passion

Post copyright Doris McCraw/Angela Raines-author According to Merriam-Webster a simple definition of passion is:  a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something.  Can you imagine living with enthusiasm and excitement for everything you do? It would be fun doing the dishes, cleaning house, visiting a sick friend, gardening or just

To the Rescue! Part 1

This post by Gayle M. Irwin   On Sunday I helped rescue: I transported a dog for English Springer Spaniel Rescue of America (Rocky Mountain chapter – there are chapters across the country) to his new, although temporary home. I have served as a transporter for various dog rescue organizations for nearly six years, primarily

Treasures, Blessings, and Opportunities

This post by Gayle M. Irwin “….to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” – Mission of National Park Service as

Passionate Writing

This post by Gayle M. Irwin With a blog title like this, you’re probably thinking romantic and sex scenes, but no, I’ll disappoint you on that one! Today I’m addressing an idea some writers (and readers) may think about and may not: weaving things like hobbies, charities, and other interests into our stories, in other

Remembering and Writing with Dignified Passion

This post by Gayle M. Irwin “Writing should start as a lump in your throat,” one of the panelists said. I attended the Colorado Christian Writers Conference in Estes Park earlier this month and listened to several editors speak on panels as well as heard presenters at many workshops. That lump in a writer’s throat