What makes you feel nostalgic? The answer can be any number of things make me feel nostalgic. “There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed,” In My Life, The Beatles. Sometimes a name of a person or personality brings back wonderful memories of my past. I […]
How have your political views changed over time? The key which unlocked my interest in politics happens in November 22, 1963. This is the day President John F Kennedy was assassinated. My endeavor to try and understand why someone would kill the President of the United States plunged me into […]
“Hey, Uncle Bart, how are you?” I hear “How are you” a lot today as the family gathers for another celebration of life. I think a celebration of life sounds better than a funeral service. This one has been a celebration of my cousin’s life. “I’m doing well,” I respond […]
Here is a rough draft excerpt from my current work in progress, a fictional novel, You’re the One: the True Story of Jack and Jill. *** Dad’s final sermon is the most dynamic and heart touching message I have ever heard him preach. It starts out as a sort of […]
“Taste this.” Marci Crockett pokes a fork full of colorful shredded vegetables under Josh’s nose while he absorbs a passage from My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers. Josh responds automatically to this imperative by opening his mouth. The concoction slides in as Marci impatiently awaits the verdict. “What […]
How many times do we have to watch this? It’s so yesterday already. What am I talking about? I’m talking about this scene that shows up in romances, rom-coms, thrillers, dystopian works … everywhere. Two basically strangers meet. They feel “something” for the other. Before too many scenes pass, we […]
Jill Norris in the late 80’s and early 90’s stepped away from stage, screen and television. Even with some notoriety as a plus size model, Jill realized that she is most energized by acting and made a comeback. Her breakout role came through a movie produced by Duke Edwardson’s production […]
The following is an excerpt of the first draft of my current WIP, a novel, You’re the One: The True Story of Jack and Jill. I have also self-published three other novels which can be purchased on Amazon and Kindle. My music changes as well. The tune and lyrics go […]
Here we are now eight years later in my hometown at Wasser Stadium playing hits from our two albums. Many of my classmates are present. Two of my friends from Dad’s church are here. My mom is here, and Dad is here due to Mom’s encouragement. I ask Dad to […]
Jill Norris found her calling trying out and awarded a role in a high school musical her freshman year. She went on to perform in more high school plays and community theatre in her hometown of Carsville, Indiana. Jill Norris continued doing commercials after graduating from drama school. Her mother […]
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