I just heard a term I haven’t encountered before:  Obstructionism. Apparently the competition between the two major political parties has reached the point that when one  party wins, the losers do their damnedest to make sure the winning party accomplishes…

PHOTO CREDIT: Crystal Hall Aurnhammer The emotional transition—from “wannabe” writer with all of the doubts and insecurities to actually embracing the role of “writer”—is not an easy one. I remember one writing coach who urged us to spend time each…