The planned topic for today was a third rail of platform building – politics. Live dangerously right? Hoping to shed a positive light on what seems to be an epic train wreck from local dog-catcher elections to the highest offices across the globe. In light of the tragedies involving law enforcement in the last 48-72…
Author: K.R. Brorman
Going The Extra Mile
We typically associate “going the extra mile” with excellence, perseverance, success. Last night Stella and I went there, just to see. Typically we go North, to the neighbor’s mailbox at the top of the “hill” (it’s FLAT here so hill is anything where the elevation rises), then back to the house as fast as we…
Stay – Part 2/4
This is the second part of a four part fanfiction, that began Emma’s story in Stay – Part 1. In Part 2 lessons on our craft have been applied, Let’s Talk About Sex. Stay She squeezed her eyes closed. If only you could’ve closed your mouth. You insulted him! And what’s with the Virgin…
Fat & Fabulous…The Big Lie
Beauty comes in all sizes sounds really good at first. “Real Beauty” ~ Dove Campaign “I’m No Angel” ~ Lane Bryant Campaign “This Body Is Made For…” ~ Lane Bryant Campaign The fat acceptance -body positive movement (FABP) is no doubt well intentioned. Removing those feelings of “less than” because we don’t look like Paris…
Cauliflower “Rice” & The Last Crusade of Low Carb Cooking
And then the waiter asks “rice or potatoes”???? Maybe “steamed, brown or fried”??? Wandering the wasteland of breadless, riceless, pastaless low carb eating you search in vain for the perfect substitute. The zoodle surely comes close as a vehicle to deliver sauces and fork twirling satisfaction without carb or gluten overload. And then, one night…
Harvest Begins…
Wheat harvest 2016! So as you butter your bread, pile on burger fixins, swirl pasta on a fork. Remember us and send up a prayer for a safe and bountiful harvest.
Stay – Part 1/4
The following story is a work of *fanfiction first written and published online in 2008. It was inspired by the movie Dear Frankie, available for viewing or purchase on Amazon. Enjoy, comment, share. ~KRB Stay They left the pub to not so quiet whispers and knowing lecherous winks, which earned the clever winkers a “what…
The Tree
Gray swirling clouds, gusts of wind followed by an eerie stillness and a heaviness in the air that we can’t quite name, but the sensation sends us scrambling to bring in the potted plants, get the cars under cover and pray for the protection of tender crops. And so our Sunday afternoon began. We waited…
Holy Crap! It’s Friday …again?
Yes, same as last week and the one before that, and the one before that…funny how time works that way. It actually feels like a Saturday to me today and although I’m rushed this morning, because I procrastinated preparing today’s topic. I’m glad I didn’t actually lose a day. Lost time is never found again…
Ch…ch…ch…Changes
You can feel it in the air. The excitement of the new and unknown – from pre-school to Ph.D. crossing a stage, and moving a tassel opens doors, even the best planning and preparation can’t predict where they may lead. Last night as part of graduation celebrations for JSB’s (The son) girlfriend – Kelsey –…