by Larry Burns | Feb 3, 2023 | art, happiness, nature, Uncategorized, writing
I’ve never been on a writers retreat. As a creative person, I’ve tried countless tactics to get ideas out of my head and into the world. Looking at what has worked and not worked recalls the refrain some circles use to close out an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting: Keep...
by Larry Burns | May 2, 2019 | art, happiness, home, nature, publishing, Uncategorized, writing
I recently completed a book about the rich cultural landscape of the Inland Empire. That book, Secret Inland Empire, provided a way for me to share stories about the Inland Empire, illustrating our rich and diverse cultural landscape. In college I took a course called...
by Larry Burns | Jun 4, 2018 | art, critical thinking, happiness, poetry, Uncategorized, writing
I’ve removed the political feeds from my inbox and replaced them with poetry from places like Rattle Magazine. Not only does it calm my mind, it keeps it in a creative place. Instead of encouraging me to yell and scream about things I cannot control, it makes the...
by Larry Burns | Nov 30, 2017 | happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Two trees with a good deal of personal history continue to bring happiness in 2017. Along Academy, in Canyon Crest this morning, I had a stop and chat with two old friends. I recently finished a nature writing class through Inlandia Institute, which gave me the...
by Larry Burns | Oct 14, 2017 | belief, Family, happiness, nature, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
Thursday brought some morning clouds, making a trip to Andulka Park (5201 Chicago Avenue, Riverside 92507) for an AM romp a no-brainer. This marks the first time since the end of Spring I pulled a long sleeve shirt out for E.M. She loved the bright graphics and rough...
by Larry Burns | Feb 24, 2017 | art, critical thinking, Family, happiness, things to do in riverside, Uncategorized
I teach motivation as part of my coursework in my Intro to College course, and I sprinkle it into many of my Critical Thinking classes. The other day I faced a pile of dirty dishes. That moment clarified just what each of us faces when it comes to finishing a task....
