There are ten-thousand things I cannot do,And then ten-thousand more.So I write.I call to the birds,Toss the ball to the dog,And laugh with family,While the list grows—Ten-thousand more.So I stopThe bullet of hateFrom piercing my own heart,So it may not pierce yours.While the list grows—Ten-thousand more. So I stopThe sword of violenceWith my words,My votes,My… Continue reading Ten-Thousand Things
Author: Andrew Zahn
I'm a son, husband, dad, business owner, actor and good sleeper/eater.
On this blog, I pave a highway for creative growth by providing food, water, and shelter for those wishing to live, work, and play with creative zest.
What Then?
And after we’ve taken it allAfter every last bitOf dirtOf oilOf people and power and Dig down, climb up to the heaven-hellOf what we say we believeAnd find an infinity cavern of White, silent hallsForever and forever againWhat then? And after our micro chipsStumble from our fingers to our insidesWhen we become an itThe it we have… Continue reading What Then?
End-of-Year Poetry: My 2025 Wrap-Up Inspired by James A. Pearson
I was inspired by James A. Pearson, a poet I admire, to follow his end-of-year poem prompt to craft a ‘lil 2025 wrap up poem. You can get his poem prompt here if you’d like to give it a go for yourself.
Volunteer Tomatoes
I twice cut the slight tomatoes that I did not plant or grow, but merely appeared in our compost pile, poking through the rot. I tossed the quartered marbles on cooked eggs of an unknown hen, with many-eyed potatoes I’d forgotten in a now-stale plastic bag, and consumed a breakfast— a life— of which I… Continue reading Volunteer Tomatoes
What I will do
INTERVIEW: Author Todd Foley on his new book Charades
If you’re looking for a great summer read, you’ll want to check out Charades by Todd Foley (you can grab your copy here). I sat down at my computer to chat with Todd about his new book and recorded the interview below. Enjoy! To connect with Todd, stop by his website to see what new projects he’s… Continue reading INTERVIEW: Author Todd Foley on his new book Charades
Most Efficient Way to Shovel (And Save Your Back) in 3 Easy Steps
Upon shoveling out of Jonas today here in Pennsylvania, I’ve done a little research to figure out the most efficient way to shovel. If you want to save your back, take the easy steps below. 1. Listen for doorbell. 2. When doorbell rings, peek out and see if an entrepreneurial teenager is holding a shovel… Continue reading Most Efficient Way to Shovel (And Save Your Back) in 3 Easy Steps
Sandpaper
I like peace, quiet and serenity. I like things neat, clean and organized. But… I don’t learn anything from trying to control my environment to always be in a peaceful/quiet/organized state. Life is messy. Business is messy. Relationships are messy. So what’s the alternative to the messy/difficult/stretching? Wallpaper. Wallpaper has no relationships. Never changes. Never learns.… Continue reading Sandpaper
Dreams vs Goals
As 2013 comes to a close and 2014 peers over the horizon, I started thinking about my goals for the coming year. My thoughts swirled… So, you wanna do some dumb resolution thing for 2014? No. That’s a bit tired. OK, maybe write out your dreams for the coming year then…or your goals. Well, which… Continue reading Dreams vs Goals
5 Sense Guide to Creating an Inspiring Workspace
I said that you’ve got to stay inspired to be inspiring… and this inforgraphic will give you some tools to do both as you go about your work. Enjoy!