Gerard de Marigny's Blog, page 3

Writers helping writers … or not!

_ Those who know me, know I like to bend an arm with friends. Nothing like finding a nice pub, buying the first round, tellin' a few lies and havin' a few laughs. Hey, I used to be a heavy metal guitarist, that's what we did for a living (I really think the music took 2nd place). 

Well, now, in the words of my loving wife, I'm a friggin' author, so I really look forward to getting together with writer/friends of mine, but let me tell you … the conversations we have border on ones...

The Will To Go On

The will to go on … when calamity comes upon us, where do we find it?

When we think of the term, many think of warriors engaged in battle or we often hear it applied to athletes competing against one another. Yet, there are times in all of our lives where we each have to find the will to go on …

You're diagnosed with a terminal illness.

A loved one dies or becomes very ill, your dad or mom, or husband or wife … or the worst of all, your...

Inspiration from Tragedy: A Hero born from 9/11

Helplessness …

Whenever I think of that beautiful, blue-skied morning on September 11, 2001, the word that best describes my feelings is utter helplessness.

There was nothing I could do to save all those people who were murdered by terrorist cowards.

There was nothing I could do to ease the pain and suffering of the families and friends of the victims.

I hate the word 'victim.' It's so cold and impersonal. One of the 'victims' on 9/11, Danny Afflitto, was a close friend of my wife and...