In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?
It leaves me with a sense of accomplishment. If I had done nothing all day, then what would there be to feel accomplished about? Nothing.
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled?
It leaves me with a sense of accomplishment. If I had done nothing all day, then what would there be to feel accomplished about? Nothing.
What’s the trait you value most about yourself?
I’m partial to all if them.
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?
I’m proud of where I came from. My roots go back to Russia. My paternal grandfather was Russian, a Cossak, and a story for another time. My grandmother was German. There’s a story there, too, but for another time.
What could you do more of?
Pray
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
I was given advised to dump the guy I had been seeing. It was great advice, but I didn’t listen. I should have. Eventually, he dumped me. Thank God.
Over the roar of the ocean
waves whisper,
over the screeching wind
gales speak,
over the clapping of leaves
birds sing.
A mist invaded within
my core to run
and keep on running,
shadows past lay
sunken low
in veiled realms unknowing.
I don’t have a favorite album. I have favorite songs from albums, but there’s never been an album where all the songs were worthy of an all-time favorite.
Which topics would you like to be more informed about?
I really enjoy learning about history, so I’d have to go with that. When I’m writing, I come across topics I’d like to work into my manuscripts. For example, in my last novel physics worked its way in. I enjoyed learning about what I needed to know. But overall, it’s difficult to pin down which topics I’d like to be informed about because they can arise and tap you on the shoulder at any time.
What would your life be like without music?
Dull as dull can be. Music assists with my creativity by creating mind pictures with which to work. I need my creativity.
