Driven to Attraction
I’ve not driven off the road yet but the advent of smart phones has meant that I often find myself trying to click, shift, stay in my lane and not […]
Stroke of Luck
I experienced a stroke of luck recently. And by stroke, I do mean an attack on my brain. By luck–my experience was a .5 on a scale to 10. The impact […]
Losing Lovely Linda
Anybody would fall in love with Linda. She had a smile as sweet as sunshine, masses of curling red hair and the quiet confidence of an artist. I had my […]
It’s a Noble, Nobel Bird
As I understand it, northern states are seeing an “irruption” of snowy owls. Irruption being the scientific word. I know this thanks to WBUR’s All Things Considered, source of interesting tidbits as well as in-depth […]
Burning Bright in the Night
Children dashed about in the dark, oblivious to the cold. I pulled a scarf up over my head, regretting my decision to forego a hat. Families gathered, talking, with occasional […]
Chop and Roll
I found myself caught in a marathon of Chopped, a cooking reality show. As a writer, reality shows are anathema. I want a carefully crafted story and dialog that zings. Chopped appeals to […]