I keep an ever-rotating array of quotes and objects (screws, empty blue bottles, marbles) and animals (stuffed raccoons, little metal dogs) on my desk to inspire me.
In my desk drawer (hidden from view) are the Newbery medals, and also a picture of me when I was a kid.
I open this drawer and look inside it when I need to be reminded (in the words of Shel Silverstein) that ���Anything can happen, child/ANYTHING can be.���
I also look inside the drawer whenever I doubt that stories can change l...