There’s a sun dial on the campus of Wells College outside of Syracuse, New York. At the base of the sun dial is a bronze plaque, and on the plaque
Year: 2024
Welcome to the JungleWelcome to the Jungle
I’ve had some extra time to myself this week to travel a bit and, I thought, get a TON of writing done. The traveling was busier than I thought and
I’m Still Reeling…I’m Still Reeling…
And probably will be for a while. I grew up believing there was decency in America. There was civility. There was friendliness and respect and honor. It doesn’t feel like
Spooky Time!Spooky Time!
Well, friends, it’s October 2024 … time to think about all things terrifying, like whether our country will still be standing by the end of the year. I voted early
The Elvis Tour Rolls OnThe Elvis Tour Rolls On
Las Vegas was magic when I was a kid. My dad and all his brothers and sister grew up there. My grandfather and several great aunts and uncles lived there.
Air Force BratAir Force Brat
One of our kids has officially signed up for the Air Force. I have mixed feelings. On one hand, we are very proud of his decision to serve and help
A New HopeA New Hope
John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, once said, “We write to find the fire in the darkness.” I love that image. There are lots of reasons why
Northern Lights in Ohio! Whozza? Whuzza?Northern Lights in Ohio! Whozza? Whuzza?
The largest geomagnetic storm in 21 years hit our tiny green planet this month. For sure it marked the beginning of the end of the world. Scientific America certainly made
Was There an Eclipse This Month?Was There an Eclipse This Month?
Maybe you heard there was an astronomical event here in the US this month. Apparently these things come around quite frequently, at least two per year according to the Google
Hello, John Connor. It’s me, Skynet.Hello, John Connor. It’s me, Skynet.
There’s a lot of talk going around about Artificial Intelligence. From StarryAI generating cheap art, to NovelAI generating cheap stories, to ChatGPT cage-fighting SIRI and Alexa in some freaky ménage-à-techno-trois,
A Seven Thousand Word MonstrosityA Seven Thousand Word Monstrosity
As a Christmas gift a while back, my mom gave me a packet of souvenirs from my childhood. Among the contents was a story that I had allegedly written as
Writing Exercises to Get You In the ZoneWriting Exercises to Get You In the Zone
I’m always the most motivated to write during those times when I one hundred percent absolutely am not able to write. The urge hits me during meetings, dinner with the
Smeagols and PredatorsSmeagols and Predators
I’ve been thinking a lot about this writing life of mine. I wasn’t born with a pen wrapped inside my umbilical cord. I didn’t grow up with an insatiable desire
Great ExpectationsGreat Expectations
We’re finally getting our kitchen installed. We’ve been living in this house five years now. Or six. Ten? I dunno. I’ve lost track. It’s been a long time though. It
Those Wheels Turn SlowlyThose Wheels Turn Slowly
Something’s going on with my brain. Maybe old age has set in faster than I expected. I turned fifty-three back on Halloween. When I say that out loud, it doesn’t