Sometimes I am a strange mixed up mess of a girl. I know this shocks you – especially if you know me in “real” life. But it’s true. Sometimes I can’t remember whether or not I put on pants that morning. Monday I looked at a water bottle I use to spray the plants and […]
“Titus Andronicus” With Spoilers
I’ve been listening to the audio book for Simon Schama’s A History of Britain, and it made me think of my favorite British subject – Colin Firth. No, no – I’m kidding. I mean William Shakespeare. Really. Shakespeare. Uh, yeah. Anyway, I find it comforting to remember that even the glorious Mr. Shakespeare wrote some […]
Where To Put The Desk
Over the last couple of days, I found myself embroiled in a writer’s biggest challenge. No, it wasn’t sentence structure or plot or writing a query letter. I was trying to decide where to put my desk. Yes, I have a desk, and I’ve been using it. But I think I got it in my […]
No Consequences
As I was eating inappropriately for my diabetic condition to celebrate Thanksgiving, I realized something important about myself. In fact, I had what Bob Mayer would call a “moment of enlightenment”. I have, as you may or may not know (or care), been trying to move forward in my life with varying degrees of success. […]
Herman, The Unhappy Loaf Of Bread
Happy Day Before Thanksgiving everyone! And in honor of our nation’s day to feast until we drop, I am happy to present my first published work – Herman, The Unhappy Loaf of Bread. This was written and illustrated by me when I was in 6th grade, and it was supposed to be for the 1st […]