Writing helpers
I’m looking for a new desk. The one I have now was purchased from Staples in 1997 for $100. It’s presently being held together by duct tape and prayer. The one… Continue reading
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99 word prompt : Justice for all
June 4, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about justice for all. It does not have to take place in America. Injustice exists anywhere. What is the… Continue reading
Short sarcasm
Short post today. Regarding 2020, this says it all: I’ve been in a social media debate with someone who has his nose so tightly into the bark that he can’t see the forest. … Continue reading
Dark Sunday Sarcasm : Senseless
Weather today: Partly smoky with scattered rioters. OBCC is precariously perched at the edge of my desk. Four dogs have taken over my bed. Yes, this is typical for 3am. What is keeping… Continue reading
I in moans
Where am I? Sitting at a desk I purchased in 1997, redesigned over the years by cat claws and duct tape. Why am I here? If you knew the number of times I’ve… Continue reading
99 word prompt : contradictions
May 28, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using two words that contradict. Examples include champagne and hard-rock; rosemary and sewage; duck down and firecrackers; sleep and… Continue reading
Sometimes Posts Are Missing (SPAM)
I’ll have to consider it “Operator Error.” The notifications for your new posts were being sent to my S*P*A*M folder. It’s possible that WordPress made yet another change that foobarred my site. However;… Continue reading
A reminder of Hurricane season
Just in case anyone has forgotten. We are quickly approaching Hurricane season. We’ve had our first dud, a hurricane named Arthur. I’m expecting Hurricane Nana to be a real monster. Nope, I kid… Continue reading
Senseless Sunday Sarcasm : perspective
If someone told you in May of 2019 that you’d be wearing a mask in a store, using hand sanitizer every time you touched a doorknob, and scrounging for toilet paper, what would… Continue reading
99 word prompt : 100 candles
May 21, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about 100 candles. What do they light, and why? Think about contrast or symbolism. Are the candles large, small,… Continue reading