I was sitting reading on the front porch swing just after 5:00 p.m. this evening. It has been a gorgeous day all day and it’s a perfect temperature outside. Suddenly movement from the corner of my eye caught my attention.…
Intent Chipmunk
So Bright and Beautiful – Fall Equinox 2023
I was out walking this morning before the sunrise. The sky was perfectly clear and a fair number of stars could be seen even with the streetlights. Orion was out hunting, his belt the unmistakable three stars in a row,…
Nutty Squirrel Time
I’m seeing it again today – the squirrels in our yard are going absolutely crazy. It must be that time of year. They are carrying nuts, and burying nuts, and climbing trees in swift spirals. They are giving frolicking hops…
The effect of incorrect grammar
The effect of incorrect grammar, spelling, and word usage in books I am not some kind of grammar marm shaking my finger at participles. I don’t really care or can even claim to know or be able to detect all…
How To Speed-Write Haikus
Ok, the standard form for haikus is three lines: First line: 5 syllables Second line: 7 syllables Third line: 5 syllables Ideally, you write something that is jarring and unexpected for the third line, and all three lines hold together…
Buy Your Name as a Domain Name
Why should you buy your name as a domain name? Actually there are lots of reasons – first of all let me explain what I mean: Buy “your actual name” .com, preferably. As an example, a long time back I…