by Drew Ellenwood | Feb 27, 2014 | Lessons Learned from Dona
I started this particular blog series about lessons learned from Dona, but several lessons we learned together. What follows are three that stayed with us throughout our time together. These lessons came early in our relationship, from dates during the cool 80’s. ...
by Drew Ellenwood | Feb 5, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
For us guys trying to survive, I’m going to start cooking class with a cherry pie. And why not? We could start with how to boil water, but then what do you have? Hot water. My way you end up with: 1. A Cherry Pie 2. Survival Confidence My wife Dona use to make a...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jan 22, 2014 | Lessons Learned from Dona
Another three short lessons learned from Dona on dating. In the last story, we had left my past self wondering if a girl friend-zoning one guy meant the same for all guys. I found that not to be the case. Now forward a bit in time. Common Dislikes Bring People...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jan 15, 2014 | Fantasy & Science Fiction, Fantasy & Theology
Invincibility is a story killer. The magic in fantasy or the technology in science fiction can be so awesome that nothing is able to stand against it. For storytelling, this is bad. Story needs conflict, a way to endure or overcome, a real chance of failure. If the...
by Drew Ellenwood | Jan 8, 2014 | Guys Trying to Survive
You’ve seen We Bought a Zoo? Remember when Matt Damon gets the lasagna? He goes home, crams it in his refrigerator, and shows the horror of the beast. Too much lasagna. Too much miscellany. Out of control. The refrigerator was overstocked and under-utilized. And...
