I say, “High”, You say, “Low,” You say, “Why?” And I say, “I don’t know.” Oh, no! * (620 words, 3 minutes read time.) "Now, wait just a damn minute!" Suzy blurted. "Who's dead? And who the hell is William, uh, er, what was it? Wintigan? And just exactly who the hell are you, lady?"... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #11
Always, no sometimes, think it's me. But you know I know when it's a dream.* (414 words, 2 minutes read time.) It was growing late. The Snowbirds had left before midnight, having decided to run to Camping World in Barstow and have that awning installed before the weekend. The Cowboys had also packed it in,... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #10
“Nowhere man, don't worry. Take your time, don't hurry. Leave it all 'til somebody else lends you a hand...* 407 words, 2 minutes read time. "Hennessey, neat," said Dr. Hapless. He sounded tired. He was tired. He’d just spent most of a twelve-hour shift trying to revive a comatose clergyman. Mel turned and poured the... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #5
...living is easy with eyes closed.* 404 words, 2 minutes read time. "Pardon me, sir... Excuse me, but can you help us to fill in some additional details about yourself? About your medical history? It’s going to be some time before our Health Engineer, Doctor Hapless, will be here to see you. So, is there any... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #4
I found my way upstairs and had a smoke, and somebody spoke, and I went into a dream...* 427 words, 2 minutes read time. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Someone said, "Be still. Don’t move! Help is on the way!" Moments later, another voice: "We're connecting you with our support team." Then someone else said, with urgency, "The Department... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #3
He blew his mind out in a bar... 527 words, 3 minutes read time. "Oh, come now, Bill. You don't believe that. You don't believe in suicide." "Mel, I don’t know what to believe anymore. But, wait! I do believe in one thing. I believe that I love these peanuts!" I’ve been shelling one peanut... Continue Reading →
~ Spring Break #1
I've had a drink or two, and I don't care, 434 words, 2 minutes read time. Maybe it's these stupid allergies I try so hard to disclaim, or maybe the thick New Delhi smog that drifts thick here on the northern breeze. It clogs my nose, crusts my eyes, makes me thick, but only after... Continue Reading →
things of little or no concern.
Please note: some things mentioned may be sad. "Things were going along just fine." I would guess almost anyone might say the same, or at least something very similar. We all tend to navigate, make decisions, and cast judgments using our own terms of common sense. At least, we try to do so most of... Continue Reading →
of stardust and black matter…
Photo by Simon Berger on Pexels.com a bit of a rant. maybe... <~~ALSO POSTED SEPERATELY AS A FIVE PART SERIES~~> I'm never really sure how these things get started. Often, I don't even know where they began. I only know that frequently, material, time, and effort suddenly disappear from the things I've written. More things... Continue Reading →
A letter to Reyn.
From Piedmont Press: September 2, 2025 Dearest Reyn, We are excited to report that your second book, REYN: I'M FELINE GREAT, continues as a best seller, remaining on Barnes & Noble's top fifty for the past 43 weeks. Since it premiered less than a year ago at #93, its sales have been phenomenal. It now... Continue Reading →
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