CHOICES Magazine
Summer 2019 Masterpiece Issue
Online Article Archive
From the Editor
Being both a writer and an art teacher, I often hear people say, “I’m not creative.” Or “I can’t even draw a stick figure.”
Be Your Own Masterpiece
"What is your why?” Will Smith utters this phrase in the Hollywood film entitled “Collateral Beauty.”
Masterpiece Reborn
For we humans, Masterpieces are the pinnacle in represented artistry. The work of an artist, or sculptor, or any creative profession, is performed not for the end-result, but for the experience of achieving it.
Life’s Simple Rules
Once upon a time a boy met a young woman. That chance encounter changed everything in his life. Her name was Miss Kyle. Joel met Miss Kyle when he was seven.
Masterpiece Moments
All little boys and girls have dreams. This blue-eyed girl was no exception. One specific dream I’ve carried in my heart for many years was to travel to Paris.
Creating a Business Masterpiece Through Publicity
Did you know you can elevate your product, service, or brand through the power of free publicity? Imagine what it would do for your business if hundreds of thousands, even millions of people found out about you.
Strawberry Sensation
With summer comes sweet, juicy plump strawberries crying out for shortcake and whipped cream. But I find those packets of little saucer-like spongy cakes at the grocery store, easy as they may be to serve up, a bit tired.
Jim Root: An Interview
Jim Root has a unique perspective combining real-world experience with cutting edge concepts to find success for business owners. As a lifelong entrepreneur, his strategies are tested and proven to get results.
Building a Financially Stable Masterpiece
As a bookkeeper, it has been my privilege to work with hundreds of business owners as they follow their passion to build businesses in all kinds of industries. It is exhilarating when they thrive and can be heartbreaking when they fail.
Creating a Masterpiece Marriage
Marriage is very different today than it was a hundred years ago. The roles of husband and wife are more unclear, and our society seems to have no set rules for them.
Lessons from a Literary Masterpiece
Rational and reasonable, at least linguistically, are synonymous. In fact, Webster uses these words to help define each other.
The Meaning is in the Process
There’s nothing like a milestone to make you take inventory of your life’s accomplishments (or lack thereof). My twentieth high school reunion is approaching this summer.