It wasn’t one of those things on my bucket list, but today I got in a cat fight with a complete stranger.
October 28, 2009
October 26, 2009
Decrepit Appliances
The 1st in a series
Last night I dreamed that I found an extra room in my house. I immediately began planning how to use this bonus room and how to decorate it. Then, I opened the closet and, low and behold, a brand new refrigerator. Beautiful, tall, massive drawer space, and unstained doors. This was too good to be true.
I opened the gleaming doors — every shelf was filled to busting with beer – and not just any beer, but Keystone Light. For those of you who aren’t married to misers, this is THE cheapest beer out there. (more…)
The 1st in a series
Last night I dreamed that I found an extra room in my house. I immediately began planning how to use this bonus room and how to decorate it. Then, I opened the closet and, low and behold, a brand new refrigerator. Beautiful, tall, massive drawer space, and unstained doors. This was too good to be true.
I opened the gleaming doors — every shelf was filled to busting with beer – and not just any beer, but Keystone Light. For those of you who aren’t married to misers, this is THE cheapest beer out there. (more…)
October 24, 2009
Odd Couples, Episode 1
Shakespeare and the Swine Flu
It seems like an odd couple, but not when you really think about it. Imagine: you are locked in your house, unable to venture out into the healthy world. Two sick kids, who tend to complain and moan much louder than you, have commandeered the TV with the DVD player. What to do?
Well, naturally, you read. (more…)
Shakespeare and the Swine Flu
It seems like an odd couple, but not when you really think about it. Imagine: you are locked in your house, unable to venture out into the healthy world. Two sick kids, who tend to complain and moan much louder than you, have commandeered the TV with the DVD player. What to do?
Well, naturally, you read. (more…)
October 8, 2009
The Writing Life II
The Problem with Titles
So, I finished the first draft of my second novel! (applause, gasps, sighs)
Now for the hard part – the edits, the volunteer reader comments, the …. (drumroll) TITLE.
Lucky are those authors who get their titles first and then write the book around the it. I guess I’m just not lucky. (more…)
The Problem with Titles
So, I finished the first draft of my second novel! (applause, gasps, sighs)
Now for the hard part – the edits, the volunteer reader comments, the …. (drumroll) TITLE.
Lucky are those authors who get their titles first and then write the book around the it. I guess I’m just not lucky. (more…)