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Galveston Dispatch: A Gulf Coast Spring

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In the quiet embrace of spring on Galveston Island, where the whispering sea meets the gentle touch of the sun, we find a realm of renewal and inspiration. Just as Hemingway sought refuge in the secluded islands of Cuba and Key West, here too, souls weary from winter’s grasp find respite. Amidst the island’s vibrant blossom, with colors more vivid and skies more expansive, Galveston invites us to shed our burdens and tap into a wellspring of creativity, transcending the confines of time and rediscovering the boundless imagination that resides within.  

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Surviving Dead Man’s Curve

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The ocean roared as a fierce friend beside us, its waves speaking of ancient strength and unspeakable peace. In the heart of Galveston Island lay Swell, a place not bound by time or gravity but by the soul-seeking respite of two souls weary from battles unseen.  Adi and I found ourselves on the cusp of that place where the world stops spinning, if only for a moment, granting refuge from the relentless march of seconds. Each room within Swell promised whispered secrets of renewal, a promise of healing crafted in light and warmth, an unseen embrace waiting to mend the

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Walking the Labyrinth

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In the quiet embrace of a new dawn, beneath the vast expanse of the Galveston sky, lies a path not of confusion, but of discovery. The labyrinth, an ancient symbol etched into this island’s sandy shores, beckons the soul to journey inward. It is here that the invisible lines between the mundane and the divine blur, inviting participants to shed the layers that conceal their true selves. Like pilgrims of old, they tread the winding path not to escape their burdens, but to transcend them. Guided by Rachel Stokes, whose heart is a vessel of service every first Saturday of

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A Harp’s Odyssey

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In the quiet corners of Galveston Island, where time drifts with the surf, Adi and I embarked on an odyssey of resonance and rhythm, led by a serendipitous muse—a harp. The island, like a siren call, summoned us, whispering of renewal and the gentle unfolding of life’s hidden symphonies. It was here that we found solace amid echoes of the past and the ethereal promise of a thousand unwritten songs. From the shores that cradled our dreams emerged a tale spun from ancient strings, a bridge between earthly souls and celestial whispers. The harp stood as sentinel, its melodies unearthing

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Hero’s Journey

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When I was just starting out writing I had little knowledge of structure or the classic archetypes that accompany all great hero’s stories.  I was blessed to discover Joseph Campbell’s, A Hero with a Thousand Faces, introducing me to the Hero’s Journey.  The book became a treasure to me, guiding me at crafting stories. As I delved deeper into Campbell’s insights, I began to understand the intricate dance of trials, triumphs, and transformations that define the hero’s path. His work illuminated the universal patterns in storytelling, revealing how every journey, regardless of its origin, arcs towards discovery and fulfillment. With

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