by Steve Spillman | Mar 12, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
In his book The Night-Side, Floyd Skloot defines a purpose for his words. Notice Skloot’s honesty: “This book is a meditation forwards and backwards over the losses and gains that accompany long-term illness. Some of its pieces follow one another like chapters in a...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 10, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
– Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or at: BUY PAUSE When our schedules are interrupted or delayed or completely stopped, we can choose to enjoy every moment. As we...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Each year I remember. Each day I recall why I so often forget. Last month I visited Orlando – the wonderful city where the not-so-wonderful illness of encephalitis almost caused my life to end. I spoke about my time in the hospital and the long term results of that...
by Steve Spillman | Mar 2, 2015 | Blog, Book Excerpts
– Today’s blog is from the book Pause: The Secret to a Better Life, One Word at a Time. Pick up your copy on Amazon or at: www.chrismaxwell.me/books/pause Take a moment to think. To rethink. To revisit your past. To refuse to let previous pains control...
by Steve Spillman | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Another day, December and 2014 rushed away, hardly saying goodbye. January arrived, departing after a brief, always-in-a-hurry visit. February never seemed to take a seat; I think she kept her shoes on so she can leave on time Wednesday night. March is waiting. Like...
