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Category Archives: Outdoor Writing
Ode by Joseph Addison
The spacious firmament on high, With all the blue ethereal sky, And spangled heavens, a shining frame, Their great Original proclaim: The unwearied sun, from day to day, Does his Creator’s power display, And publishes to every land The work … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey, Writing
Tagged Christianity, creation, creative writing, God, inspiration, Joseph Addison, poems, poetry
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A Couple of Writing Milestones
This year I’ve been blessed with the opportunity of being published in a couple of places, outside of my own blog. Don’t get me wrong, I get tons of fulfillment from blogging and cherish everyone who reads my articles here … Continue reading
Ghost Hunt – A Poem
I’m having some fun this week writing poetry and blending this with one of my other passions, ghost hunting. Yes, ghost hunting, but see if you can figure out what kind of ghost I’m hunting. I know, Halloween has passed, … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing
Tagged ghost, ghost hunting, hunt, hunting, outdoors, poems, poetry, writing
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Reading the works of Flannery O’Connor
Over the summer, I’ve been reading works by Flannery O’Conner. For those who don’t know, O’Conner was born in Savannah Georgia and is well known for her literary fiction. She wrote two novels Wise Blood (1952) and The Violent Bear … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Uncategorized
Tagged Catholism, Christian fiction, faith, fiction, Flannery O'Connor, grace, literary fiction, literature, transformation
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Sixthday Sportsmen Magazine
For my sportsmen (and women) friends who read this blog, I want to make you aware of a fairly new magazine—Sixthday Sportsmen. Recently I’ve become acquainted with the publisher, Dave Iverson. We’ve been exchanging emails, and I hope the magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Knowledge, Outdoor Writing
Tagged Christianity, fishing, God, huting, inspiration, outdoors, outdoorsman, sportsmen, wildlife
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Chasing Rabbits – A Poem
Dances, does the telling tail. A zig, a zag—nostrils flare. A ghost oozes from the ground, Casting her ageless spell. Tangled hosts hide her now, The hound’s way foils the plot. A rustle, a leap, a bound. The bay rises, … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged chasing rabbits, creative writing, hounds, hunting, journey, poem, poetry, rabbit hunting, rabbits, spiritual journey, writing
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How Things Turn Out – A Short Story
Creativity often comes like a thief in the night. It breaks into your mind when you’re not expecting it. The story I’m about to share came about from that kind of invasion. As I was enjoying one of my other … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing
Tagged creative writing, creativity, fiction, grace, grief, hope, love, short story, storytelling, writing
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Daily Writing Tips Resource
I have a confession to make: My favorite part about writing is not the actual writing. Wow, I’m glad I got that off my chest. What really gets me excited is sharing a moving, entertaining story or communicating a principle … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing
Tagged blog, blogging, blogging tips, creative writing, daily writing tips, tips, writing, writing tips
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That Package Beside the Road
In Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing, Leonard offers two rules I am finding to be invaluable. Try to leave out the parts that readers tend to skip. If it sounds like writing, rewrite it. Think about your own reading … Continue reading
But it Worked for King Solomon!
As he read his Bible on the cabin porch, Old Man Jed heard an awful commotion in the distance. Across the pasture he spotted some strange goings-on. “Must be those two Darcy boys,” he said to himself. He pulled both … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged Bible, Christian, Christian fiction, creative writing, fiction, God, inspiration, King Solomon, short story, spirituality, writing
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10 Quotes for You Budding Writers
I thought that many of you budding writers might enjoy these quotes: I am the sort of man who writes because he has made progress, and who makes progress by writing. — Augustine I try to leave out the parts … Continue reading
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Tagged budding writers, creative writing, inspiration, quotes, writers, writing
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Your Sweet Fragrance
Where have the years gone? Here you are still by my side. The rose has stormed our castle. We’ve gazed upon the blossoms, Endured the thorns, Pruned, uprooted, replanted. Our bond outlasts the symbols, The turning of seasons, The tests … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged creative writing, inspiration, love, marriage, poem, poetry, rose, valentines day, wife, writing
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Colors of Nature
Gold The color of the morning sun. Calling on unfaltering days. Upward the arc, top at noon, Down again, till evening sways. Blue The color of the clearing sky: Air to waving, whistling wings. Inspiring us to look that way, … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Writing
Tagged beauty, colors, creative writing, Nature, outdoors, poem, poetry, rose, writing
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Bigfoot and the Battle of Hiccup Creek
Cannon balls collided with tree trunks, shattering them and sending splinters in all directions. Occasional bullets whistled overhead, and fist-sized rocks streamed in from an unknown source. Whole sections of the forest were now set ablaze. Only four feet wide, … Continue reading
Posted in Creation Moment, Outdoor Writing
Tagged Bigfoot, Civil War, Confederate, creative writing, fiction, God, history, inspiration, Sasquatch, short fiction, short story, Union, writing
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7 Helpful Websites for Bloggers and Writers
I don’t know about you, but for me writing–great writing–doesn’t come easy. I will take all the help and feedback I can get. And we all should if we want our writing to influence and provide value. I’ve been reading … Continue reading
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Tagged author, bloggers, blogging, self-publish, writers, writing, writing resources, writing tips, writing websites
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My Mid-Year Review
It’s that time of the year everyone! Aren’t you excited! Around the months of July and August, many of us participate in that little discussion called a mid-year review. My boss just finished mine, and I’m in the process of … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged blogging, Christianity, disciples, discipleship, feedback, mid year review, small groups, spiritual journey, writing
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Writing Advice from CS Lewis
Okay, if you haven’t noticed, I’ve mentioned CS Lewis in my last two posts. I’ve been a huge fan of his fiction and nonfiction writing. The Chronicles of Narnia stories are my favorite. Long ago, my wonderful fourth grade teacher, … Continue reading
How Are You Reading This Summer?
As a writer, I try to deliver good content and express my thoughts in ways that serve others. Given today’s technology, I must also think about the audience’s reading habits. I’ve often thought people just don’t read anymore. The truth … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing
Tagged blogging, books, information, reading, summer reading, technology, writer, writing
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There’s A Mom For That
Move over Bill Gates and Macintosh. There are just some things technology or apps cannot fix. But surely you must know these things too. Enter Mom. No one can replace my mom. She has come to my aid all these … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Writing, Spiritual Journey
Tagged mom, moms, Mother's Day, mothers, poem, poetry, writing
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Blogging Advice from Michael Hyatt
For a little over a year I’ve curiously followed Michael Hyatt’s blog. Hyatt is the Chairman of Thomas Nelson Publishers. His blog focuses on leadership, productivity, publishing, blogging and social media. I’ve been able to harvest so many informational tidbits … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, blogging, blogging tips, creativity, family, God, Michael Hyatt, writing
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Trails of Life 