So I completed my first short story in forever a couple weeks ago. No, not the one for Writer's Digest. This is one that I actually came up with on my own - and longer than 750 words - and I actually finished it! Granted, it is a little . . .what's the word? AContinue reading "The Bench"
Will America Stand?
I have not written because I know what I must write. Well, what I must post, anyway. I have this dreadful fear of standing up for what I believe in because it usually leads to confrontation - which, as everyone knows - I melt under. Melting being a relative term. I can't handle confrontation orContinue reading "Will America Stand?"
Writing Contests
For you beginning writers out there, who, perhaps have always loved to write, but never made it into a career, and now you find yourselves in your late 20s without a published novel (a thing that seemed impossible when you were younger), and you are stuttering along trying to get back that magic thing calledContinue reading "Writing Contests"
Happy Independence Day! Yay for long weekends! And other random stuff.
I know it has been awhile since I have written. I just - haven't had much to say. It has been really busy - although for the life of me, I couldn't say what with. It isn't like I have been working out or anything. Or even traveling that much. Life just happens. It's actuallyContinue reading "Happy Independence Day! Yay for long weekends! And other random stuff."
Interaction with a Successful Pirate. . . Err . . . Salesman.
So it finally happened. The day I always knew would come. The day I gave into a pushy pirate. I was left alone and helpless - a single impressionable figure in the midst of a crowd. I did the right thing. I buried my face in my phone, didn't glance his way, barely mumbled thankContinue reading "Interaction with a Successful Pirate. . . Err . . . Salesman."
Growing older
As I sit outside in the fading light, I feel both restfulness and a bit of sadness fall over me. One never seems to come without the other. A sense of growing older and life passing me by consistently taps me on the shoulder, especially when looking over peaceful sights such as the sun sinkingContinue reading "Growing older"
Just a Rainy Day
So it rained on Monday. I knew the forecast called for rain, and yet, I looked out the window and determined that if it wasn't raining right then, the likelihood of it raining during the time I was walking to and from work was pretty nil. And I was right! for about 90% of theContinue reading "Just a Rainy Day"
Writer’s Digest Your Story #66
Not going to lie, I am nervous to even put this on my blog because I know it is awful. But it is the first story I have actually completed in probably years. So, I thought I would take a deep breath and post it anyway. This story was in response to the Writer's DigestContinue reading "Writer’s Digest Your Story #66"
A Starbuck’s Kind of Day
I woke up this morning unhappy. To start with, it was 9:00 AM! And I was AWAKE! On one of the few days I could sleep in! Now, I don't want any smart aleck remarks from you morning people. Yes, 9:00 AM on a holiday morning is way too early. Especially when you were upContinue reading "A Starbuck’s Kind of Day"
The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches
Tonight I made lasagna, baking powder biscuits, and, again, salad. Although, I don't think the salad should count since it is a pre-mixed bag. Because I grew up saving money, I still always immediately grab the most inexpensive ingredient I see at the grocery store. This time, interestingly, the least expensive cheese for my lasagnaContinue reading "The Turning Point. . . and Character Sketches"
Forest Idylls 