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Nov 7, 2024
The Hanging Chads
Veteran’s Day 2024 November of 2000 was a month I’ll never forget. I’d moved into the Peach House in Newcastle two years earlier; I...


Nov 2, 2024
Life in Wartime
3 November 2024 Life in Wartime by David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth I heard of a van loaded with weapons It’s...


Jun 29, 2024
Before the Dawn
July 2024 Yes, it sure is darkest at that point in time. I now tend to think of my life, creative and otherwise, in terms of Before The...


Jun 4, 2024
Fifth Columnists: Knowing Your Limits
6 June 2024 Last night, I made a command decision about this summer, my summer. I stated that I want to rest, relax, enjoy fun...


May 4, 2024
Physics for Poets
4 May 2024 Physics for Poets The Venturi Effect Yesterday, Dear Husband was explaining to me The Venturi Effect. Not the Ventura Effect,...


Apr 1, 2024
Recidivism Rate
Spring 2024 I like to get all my ducks lined up in a row whenever I approach a project, creative or otherwise. During the past few...


Oct 11, 2023
Smile — Modern Times
11 October 2023 This afternoon, I sorted through a box of photographs from my early days as a mom. I’d had no idea how much fun I was...


Mar 21, 2023
The Graphic Side of Me
Spring 2023 There are days, of late, when I dearly miss the days of my technical writing. Not the tech-writing per se, but the assembling...


Dec 30, 2020
The Roadrunner: Separate Rooms
End of 2020 I’ve been “on the road” during the past few years, not running, but living in the midst of uncertainties and the mini-storage...


Dec 17, 2018
Awakenings
17 December 2018 I awoke this morning at 7 or so. This awakening was not a matter of being fully awake. I did not open my eyes. My...


Jun 1, 2018
Parting is Not Sweet Sorrow
June 2018 There are times when I must break free from the past in order to create. The impulse, or desire, has, at times, caused more...


Oct 1, 2017
The Russian Artist
October 2017 This tribute is dedicated to the Russian Artist, an inspirational figure who has been the muse of many a writer. The...


Dec 1, 2014
Me and My Muse - Introduction
December 2014 We try to get along. I believe, however, that the tension of a push-pull chemistry is necessary for maximum quality output!...
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