Category Archives: Philosophy

Philosophical musings relating my writing and to my web site.

IF by Rudyard Kipling

Posted on 17-Dec-09 by Declan

If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or, being [...] Continue reading →

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Good and Bad are Illusions

Posted on 16-Dec-09 by Declan

I was just reading Seth Godin’s blog and came across a post which reminded me of an article I have on my to do list about the illusions we call “Good” and “Bad”. Continue reading →

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Seth Godin – Tribes

Posted on 13-May-09 by Declan
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The Creative Process

Posted on 26-Mar-09 by Declan

Here is a video from the TED network featuring author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) speaking on the emotional pitfalls of being a creative person, particularly about feeling at the mercy of your muses. Continue reading →

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OK – I’ve Done It Again

Posted on 16-Oct-08 by Declan

I took the first two weeks of October off from writing Alice in order to recharge my batteries regarding that story. Instead I have been writing short stories, so that I have some complete works to post and satisfy you, … Continue reading →

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