A Poe poster from 2009 Today, January 19, is Edgar Allan Poe's birthday. This article is from an old blog post. Yes, I am still fascinated by Poe and his writing. I have collected books and created more art over the ensuing years. In fact, I've developed a character in…

Adventures in content creation using AI This use of AI in content creation, be it art, term papers, or sales copy, is a major topic of conversation lately. Most of us are using AI technology every day using our phones and the internet. We take speed and convenience for granted…

Happy accidents welcome in the New Year A new year, some say time for a fresh start. A time to reorganize and set tentative goals or at least prepare for the coming months. We’ve all been there. Perhaps you are in the midst of this planning stage. …

Tarot cards, oracles, dreams, and music, oh, my! A rainy Sunday morning in New Orleans, it is the third Sunday of Lent, Gaudete Sunday, in the Catholic tradition. I’m no longer a practicing Catholic, nor have I been for many years, but I was born into a Catholic family. My…

St. Expedite comes through again! Lately, there has been quite a bit of turmoil swirling through my life. Not only my life but the lives of many of those I love and care for have been affected, too. I have come to a point where I turn things over to…

Building your confidence, busting myths! This myths checklist is designed to help you improve your communication skills. It includes common myths about communication and provides tips for overcoming them. 1. There is one right way to communicate. Communication is essential to our daily lives, yet we often don’t realize its…

A knowledge information system to get you on the right track About a month ago I woke up with the realization my cash flow was fast becoming a stagnant bayou. I’m in Louisiana. A bayou is defined by Mirriam-Webster as a creek, secondary watercourse, or minor river that is tributary…

Titillating Tarot and the joy of eavesdropping Do you enjoy people-watching and overhearing the odd conversation between strangers, at least strangers to you? I do. Sometimes it’s intentional, often you pick up a random fragment the way we used to on old transistor radios. I miss hanging out in the…

Spirit Guides and Angels have your back Do you believe in signs? The signs that come from the Divine, from our spirit guides, from angels, or perhaps a soft voice whispering a word or phrase in your ear are the signs that mean something to me. Someone I trust with…