I exclaimed as I looked at my clock this morning. “Welcome to Monday”, the Universe replied. Don’t you hate it when your day starts in a panic, followed by a mad rush to get out the door? It just sets the tone for the rest of it. Even my coworkers seem to be suffering from…
Month: September 2016
I Am the Tortoise
It pains me beyond measure to have to tell you that I come to you today with empty hands. I do not have the first part of my short story ready to share with you. My stomach is in knots just typing that. But, anything I share has to be right. It has to…
If It’s Thursday, This Must Be Montreux…
…or my day in the barrel to bring the blog. But, you know what? Fergus is feeling poorly today and I’m a little worried, so my heart’s not in it. Sorry. I’ll be back next Thursday. Here’s a sweet/sad song to go with our mood.
That’d Better Not Be a Christmas Carol I Hear
Happy Monday! And it is a happy one, for those of us living in the United States who have the day off. It’s Labor Day, which, contrary to popular belief was not created for back-to-school or end-of-the-model-year clearance sales. No, for our readers in other parts of the world, the day was established to…
Inside the Writer’s Studio, Part 2 – A Chat With Mike Chapman
A week ago, K. R. Brorman imagined a Q&A with her Female Main Character (FMC) who inhabits Eden’s Fall, Kenna Campbell. I’ve learned today that it was a more difficult exercise than one would expect. We believe we know our characters so well – they live in our heads, we create their life stories…
Another F%#kin’ Friday
…and I’m not home! We’re off to take in a Texas Rangers game for Kate’s 20th Birthday! *taps mic* Is this thing even on? Since I’m sans a guest blogger today, although The Husband did offer, here’s a photo chonicle of the first hour…. Pets Plants Bank Breakfast The next five hours…. Have a safe…
…and sometimes the bear gets you
Back in April, I wrote about the Spring visitation from one of the wildlife types I have to cohabit with up here on the mountain. At that time, I’d had only a passing glance in the way of damage to the bird feeders. Did I tell you guys about the enormous bear that showed up…