As I’m preparing a 19 pound turkey for Christmas dinner, my writer’s mind wanders outside the universal box and into the WhatIf Zone. Farmer Brown has a turkey. Actually, no. Brown gave the… Continue reading
Only one word is needed to describe yesterday: OMG! Here’s the nutshell version: “Bring me the report with all the notes attached.” (Brings me the notes). “I asked you to get the signature… Continue reading
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THE QUICK DESCRIPTION OF HOW TO WRITE A DÉCIMA: There are 10 lines of poetry that rhyme. 8 syllables per line. There is a SET RHYMING PATTERN we must stick to. ABBAACCDDC OR two stanzas of ABBA/ACCDDC. Décima … Continue reading
If you’ve read my posts for a few months, you know there are a few (hundred) things I don’t like. Among those gems of inconsequential 1st world irritants are: People who don’t like… Continue reading
My brain has returned. I wish it were still on vacation. After a mental exercise I call, “You’re going to get fired for sure,” I’m up at 4 in the middle of the… Continue reading
I just read an article about a 74 year old woman earning her degree in anthropology alongside her granddaughter. I’d love to get a master’s degree in my field, but there’s one problem. … Continue reading
I wrote a post this morning, but it isn’t funny, so I have to start over. Again, I’m staring at a blank screen… …and staring. Nothing else to do but look at the… Continue reading
No, I don’t want money. Yes, a few million $$$ would be nice right now, but it’s not the point of this mostly pointless post. What I want is my brain back. If… Continue reading
December 10, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something a character never dreamed would happen. The situation can be fortuitous, funny, or disappointing. Go where the… Continue reading
