I am writing poems, daily is the goal, for December. The holidays have been a long time source of inspiration for me. Childhood musings of gifts and the Gift. Adolescent raging about whatever triggered the moment. Adult wistfulness, worry and fears. Moments of glistening glory sprinkled here and there. I'll post these as I go... … Continue reading Advent Writing – Poems

I have been writing while recovering from cataract surgery. My vision isn't stable yet already better than I have ever seen. I am blessed to have been able to upgrade my new eyes. The dental stuff wraps up next week with new crowns. It has been a crazy expensive few months. I am blessed. I … Continue reading New Writing & Poems

This week was an interesting exercise. Medical appointments, my birthday, and moving on in the 2020 NYC Midnight Flash Fiction competition. I scored first in my group! Here is a link to Vintage Lost which scored 15 of 15 points. The judges liked the story very much. I will write the semifinals round this weekend. … Continue reading Welcome to Level 54

My entry for the Writers Weekly 24 Hour Short Story contest - After the Drive In - received an Honorable Mention. The prompt was this: Their trips to the drive-in movie theater were always the same. He would fall asleep and she would quietly leave the vehicle to get popcorn, Milk Duds, and soda. As … Continue reading Getting closer

I am ridiculously excited about the fact that I am holding in my hands a proof copy of a book in which my writing appears. It is solid and the pages turn with a satisfying sandy shift. A really live, printed on paper book!

My dear cat, Logan, who graced my May post cross the rainbow bridge a couple weeks ago. It was unexpected. Harsh. Lonely. Infuriating. His life forfeit in the balance between his age and the outrageous costs of veterinary care. My sorrow amplified over being forced into that decision. I have to say, it is hard … Continue reading When mourning comes

My writing received a bit of attention. My story, What Goes Around, received an Honorable Mention in the Spring 2020 Writer’s Weekly 24-Hour Short Story Contest. My FB writer's group, Write Around the Block has the winner and a number of other HM folks in addition to me. It goes to show what having a supporting community … Continue reading Excitement!

Whew! What a weirdly good month all things considered. My new job is going well and I like the people I am working with on the projects. I have found ways to connect with friends, new and old via online. My church is going strong. We had a socially distant parking lot service that was … Continue reading May 2020

Ah pandemic. I am ready to be back to hugging my friends and going to work. I have a new job. I thank God for the opportunity that came along. Just in time. I wrote a few new poems, and some shorts for various things. Poems: Child of God and Baptized 100 Word short for … Continue reading April 2020