The Dumbing of America – Part 1

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Please see the original poem Dumbing of America by Vickie Kayuk which will be published on April 12, 2013 at “Where Do I Go From Here?” as part of the NaPoWriMo Challenge. This… Continue reading

What do you think—psychic or psychotic?

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It’s 2am again on the east coast of the USA. Time for the pristine brain with the defective software program to splatter words onto the screen. Is there such thing as psychic ability?… Continue reading

Guns, Taxes and Living in the USA

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OK….I’m mad, and I’m not going to take it any more…. I am just about sick and tired of hearing all about how awful guns are and how ‘assault riffles’ should be banned.… Continue reading

Name Your Headache

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Well, it’s midnight. My usual wake-up call is 3am. The interrupted sleep can be a time of inspiration or imagination. Did I awaken with amazing insight? Did I have a prophetic dream? No.… Continue reading

HOW DOES A DOG TELL YOU…

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 Chelsea D. Dog and me 2012   Many people have owned a dog. If you look at the dog and human bond as ownership, not companionship, you might want to skip this blog.… Continue reading

To Grandmother’s House

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Have you ever experienced one of those days where you’re 2 notches (or maybe one notch) above comatose?  Well, at least I’m typing. Why, you might ask, would my state of mind be… Continue reading

Mystery Breakfast Seeds

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My husband purchased a few bulk seeds from a store in an attempt to find something he could throw on the property just for fun to see if it would grow. Upon closer inspection,… Continue reading

Burning to Write Right

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Burning to Write Right.

Burning to Write Right

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If you’ve read parts 1 – 4 called, Writing When You “Ain’t Quite Right,” you’ll understand when I say I’m having difficulty getting my sister to open the box I sent to her… Continue reading

JOB vs. JOY

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I’m told that Valentine’s Day will be here in 2 weeks.  Whoop-d-friggin’-do.  The last time Valentine’s Day was interesting was the time when my then-husband and my boyfriend (17 years younger) both sent… Continue reading