by budlamb | Feb 4, 2010 | Uncategorized
People say we look alike. Every once in a while I say something just like he would or tell a joke with the same timing. But not any more, Dad had a massive stroke and now can only whisper. I learned so much from Dad. How to be at home in the woods. Paddle a...
by budlamb | Jan 7, 2010 | Uncategorized
It all begins with a premise, a simple statement that answers the question “What is my story about?” This simple statement must be the driving force behind everything that is written. “A good premise is derived from emotions and revolves around a...
by budlamb | Dec 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
“Do what you love, the money will follow” wrote Marsha Sinetar in her practical and inspirational book. She talks about “discovering your right livelihood.” When I read it I was unemployed. I was drawn to this romantic idea of something I...
by budlamb | Nov 14, 2009 | Run, Uncategorized
point lobos, in between carmel, ca and big sur, ca is one of those places i’ve run a hundred times. in the rain, fog, sun, alone and with others. there is something about this particular trail that begins at the south end, turns east past china beach away from...
by budlamb | Nov 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
being real inspires being real. Many attribute this quote to Nelson Mandela from his inaugural speech in 1994: As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates...
by budlamb | Nov 11, 2009 | Uncategorized
God is becoming God. To me anyway. Oh, God has been around, very near actually. I have kept Him at a distance. Or, perhaps I have not really wanted God to be God. Or, I have not noticed It’s like being in the presence of someone you have never really seen...