by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
I ran across a word I wasn’t familiar with the other day: lapidary. After a leisurely journey with the Oxford English Dictionary, here are some of the definitions I found: Concerned with stones. rare.Of an inscription, etc.: Engraved on stone, esp. monumental stones....
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Writing
In writing, too much of a good thing is often problematic. Clarity is not one of them.
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Philosophy, Writing
Years ago I climbed Mt. Rainier. It taught me the difference between what the world should be vs. what the world is. I should be in better shape. It shouldn’t be this cold. I should have brought an extra pair of socks. I should be able to see 20 feet in front of...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Creativity, Writing
Early morning is when I am most creative. I get out of bed before 5 a.m., no alarm is needed. It’s dark and quiet (despite living in a busy downtown area), and giving me an opportunity to be distraction-free for a couple of hours. I do one of two things in this...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Writing, Writing Habits
One of my favorite writing spots within my home is my kitchen counter. It has a very comfortable swivel chair and a nice long flat granite countertop with minimal visual distractions. It’s also in the central location of our condo, which makes it feel less...
by Matthew Rehrl MD | Blogging, Writing
I recently wrote about one of the challenges I have with my blog—a lack of focus (On Blogging: Diversity of Ideas vs. Focus). I promised myself that by the end of 2021 I would address this challenge. As we start to get into the thick of November I have reconsidered...
