R.C. Brophy Gets There - Eventually
Always wandering…Never lost
I am a writer. This should seem obvious since that’s exactly what I’m doing right now, but it’s not always easy to say out loud. Like many things declaring to the world what or who you are can be scary. Especially if it it’s something you care deeply about. I have learned, however, that the … Read more
It’s quite possible my last post (that I actually published) was made during the pandemic lockdown. As you can see, I’ve once again changed the Title and the look of my site. The last iteration was one to resemble a portfolio-type situation. I liked what I had, but it no longer suited what I really … Read more
Not the most original title, I admit, but it sums up what I’m thinking pretty well. I reread the titles from my other posts to avoid duplicating something done previously, and in doing so, I also read some snippets from previous posts. Some made me chuckle; a few made me grimace. What I noticed, however, … Read more
Long lost treasures The excitement surrounding yesterday’s release of the latest Dr. Seuss book, “What Pet Should I Get?” Got me to thinking about what happens with your stuff after you die. If you are Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss) then everyone gets really excited and you get published nearly a quarter of a century … Read more
Inspiration generation I was greatly inspired yesterday as I ran to the tanning salon to see what they charge for a spray tan. First of all, I was inspired not to get a spray tan after getting the answer to my question. (Too much!) Secondly, I was listening to This American Life which is often … Read more
A pot of coffee with a side of insight… Saturday morning I was trying to catch up on my email. I was enjoying my coffee and actually taking time to read all the great things to which I am subscribed. One such thing was a blog post from Joann Penn, http://www.thecreativepen.com, “Creativity And Entrepreneurship: Lessons … Read more
“You must identify your niche!” This is one of the many pieces of advice I’ve seen in the loads and loads of reading I have been doing, both in print and online, about how to start a paying career in writing. I have done so much reading, in fact, that I have not done nearly … Read more
In the creation of this post I had to refer to The Associated Press Stylebook, as well as, the Web site, http://www.quickanddirtytips.com , just to be sure whether or not I should capitalize the word “north” in the title. It is now my understanding that in this context I should use lower case, however, I am not … Read more
My what a different place… For anyone who is looking for an experience that is otherworldly, may I suggest a trip to the “Big Chip.” The Chippewa Flowage is a 15,300 acre impoundment located 15 miles east of Hayward, Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin DNR website http://www.dnr.wi.gov , the Chippewa Flowage was filled in 1924, for the … Read more
As I sit here working later than usual, I dream of fishing. The day on the lake back in the woods seems as clear to me as if it were yesterday. The lake (which shall remain nameless lest others hope to seek out my prime spot) is only five miles away, but it takes 45 … Read more