Category: Uncategorized
-
I Don’t Feel Like It
I don’t feel like writing today. I am having a wave of just not wanting to. I don’t want to do my daily regimen of walking. I don’t want to do anything. So, I will. I will walk. I will write. (doing it now) I will force myself to get in my automobile and have…
-
Step 2
In the paradigm of gaining control of your life so that it is not in the control of circumstance or the whims of others, adding to the ability to be unstuck and hopeful, the first step is recognizing things as they truly are. Once this has been done, we can clearly see what is adding…
-
Depression
Depression is often accompanied by feeling trapped. “I don’t know what to do.” “What if I make the wrong choice.” “Nothing I do matters.” We feel hopeless, helpless and see no way out. Therefore, having a plan to take control of our lives can be an integral part of working our way back to mental…
-
Tanglewood 3
The Man Who Talks to Trees The next notebook I opened contained a section labeled “Confession”. I wasn’t sure who to attribute it to but I think it is the journal of a Mr. Nelson. Subsequent to reading the entry, there were comments on separate documents which I think were between Karl and Dr.…
-
Tanglewood 2
The first excerpt from Tanglewood, a novel that is currently a work in progress, is posted on the blog here . Today I am dropping another cutting from the novel which I hope whets your pallet for further reading. Enjoy! 2 – La 10 Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. That is true…
-
today – a poem
A Prayer for Sunlight Lord, give me clarity of vision let my eyes unfocus that I might see what I never intended to see the colors that bear no description the forms that call into eternity the neverending beauty of the love of creation.
-
You Want to Write?
Then write. “Writing” is a lot of things depending on the intent of the reference. However, as a verb and a lifestyle, it is a discipline. It must be practiced with intention. It must be managed and engaged. You cannot say “I write.” or “I am a writer.” and not write. You must pick up…
-
What is a Tanglewood
Tanglewood is the novel that is currently in the works at Pop’s Place. Here’s a glimpse! Tanglewood I am not certain this is legal. If legal, I am still uncertain if it is a good idea. I found a file box after the fire. I read the contents and decided that the only way…
-
Penguin Random House
Some people think reading books is a thing of the past. Well, let me bring you bibliophiles some good news. Random House, the publisher of my book Single Dad’s Survival Guide, just cut the ribbon on an expanded distribution center. Someone is still reading! While in Batesville, Mississippi this summer, I was speaking to the…
-
Pops Promo
“Go Ask Pops” is our way of bringing the life and experience of Mike Klumpp to you. We produce this blog. We work through Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube to promote thought, ideas, creativity, peace, love and good things for you to enjoy. Who is “We”? Well, it’s a team of two plus more. Mike…
Mike "Pops" Klumpp 