So I’m working on revising the Short Story that Wouldn’t Die, the Thing in the Box story, which has survived 13 rejections (and one acceptance/’zine tank) to date. (The name started out as “Things You Don’t Want but Have to Take” and changed to “Fragile” when I thought it would sell better that way and […]
Writerly ramble: Current status of the toolbox. Read More »
Among other things, summertime is about eating yourself stupid on fresh vegetables and fruit from the farmer’s market. And basil. Pesto 1 large bunch basil4 cloves garlic1/3 c (pre-grating) freshly-grated, extra-good Parmesan or Romano1/3-1/2 c. pine nutsHigh-quality extra-virgin olive oilRed wine vinegar (optional) I like rougher pesto; the smooth stuff just doesn’t do it for
I realized a couple of days ago that I’m good at my job. Sad, isn’t it? I can sling commas with the best of them. I can argue quotation marks until I’m blue in the face. I can stand toe to toe with rocket scientists (well, engineers) and tell them they may not include metaphors
Do the Next Thing. Read More »
I’m tired of waiting for my daughter to come home. –I was doing just fine until about half an hour ago, when I saw some pictures of her fishing with Grandpa & co. And now I am not doing fine. Done being patient!
Happy Independence Day. While a lot of people will be exhorting you to remember the sacrifices other people made to make this country what it is (usually so you will shut up and stop disagreeing with them for five minutes), I would like to exhort you to remember to be independent. You are not your
