She didn’t write. “The secret,” said all the authors she admired, “is to write every day, even if it’s not good. Write and you will become a writer.” She didn’t write. She bought all the books on writing. Plot, characterization, style. There was a book for every possible […]
So, you have retired and have hopes of writing and editing at home. Good for you! Now that there are no distractions, you can get those novels and articles cranked out for publication. Allow me to help you get maximum production from your day by sharing how my […]
This was done for the NYC Midnight Short Story Challenge. I was assigned to write a fantasy involving a day trader in night school. This is a story I would never have written if not for the encouragement of friends and spouse. We had eight days to write. […]
Might step on some toes today. Don’t care. Tra la la. Today we will discuss why this Mother’s Day card I made cost $674.82 and my immortal soul. Do you like the card? It’s not really my style, but my mother loves it. I put a picture of […]
When you step out of your vehicle at the Palatial Sealey Doublewide Estate, you cannot miss the fact that we have a plethora of random things strewn about the yard. You may mutter to yourself, “Wow, I never knew the Sealeys were this trashy.” We are. The grounds […]
In honor of the coming of summer and time spent outside in pursuit of lightening bugs and toasted marshmallows, I bring a tale that may or may not have taken place in real life. The Snipe Hunters A small, scared, uncertain piping spread through the crisp fall […]
I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass. […]
Rednecks, alcohol, and firearms – truly a heady mix. It was my first season experiencing the rural tradition of the turkey shoot. Always having seen mysterious, often misspelled signs advertising turkey shoots, I had to ask Spouse to describe what, exactly, a turkey shoot is. I was beginning […]
I am going to step on toes today, including mine. I just know it. If you are angry with me after reading this, I apologize. Well, not really. Today we will deal with the person who can one-up you on anything. And if you think you don’t ever […]
In the previous section of the field guide, a photograph demonstrates the evasive technique of plugging the ears with the fingers whilst sneering in a disgusted manner. Techniques can range from subtle to downright violent. I suggest saving violence for only the most extreme situations. If the situation […]
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