The older I get, the more I believe in “embodied intelligence” — paying attention to your physical reactions and feelings in addition to logical thoughts.
Writing
Words for the tombstone
This epitaph exercise is an experiment in humor—a welcome addition to many kinds of writing!
A low-tech way to get unstuck
Sure, it seems magical when AI delivers an “answer” to a question. But it’s even more magical when we key out the answers knocking around in our own heads.
Read a poem first
If we’re lucky, we never really lose that ability to mimic, because it’s the pathway to growth.
Are you an overpacker?
Oddly enough, when I lighten the load I often realize that I’ve forgotten something. By paring down to the necessities, I see what I’ve missed.
Stock your metaphor pantry
Fresh metaphors are a delight—they help readers understand an abstract idea in a new way. But how do we come up with fresh ones? We need fresh ingredients.
