I think it was Hemingway who would never talk about his current writing lest someone would be critical too soon and destroy the idea or incentive.  Writer Doris Grumbach says: “Only if I bury (ideas) like bulbs, in the rich soil of silence do they grow.”

“Cast aside everything that might extinguish this small flame which is beginning to burn within you and surround yourself with everything which can feed and fan it into a strong fire.” Art of Prayer

If you need a last minute gift idea—encouragement is always fitting, regardless of size. Some things demand to be said!

On this Christmas Eve 2014, we thank you for gifting us with your participation in our lives.

Benton—Dean & Carole