Dear Onisha, I’ve just had an epiphany and I wanted to write and tell you about it. I ran into a young woman I can’t say where. I’d met her casually before. We started a conversation. We both enjoyed it, I like to listen (most of the time), and she seemed to need to talk. She was so funny that I’d love to see her as a stand-up comedian or a blogger. Do you ever meet people … [Read more...]
The Light Comes On
Over the past few months, while I’ve been working on my novels, for the Florida Springs Trilogy, I’ve had many questions. Along the way, I pondered what makes a good path for excellent writing, and how to use my word processing program to help me along that path. I offer three of my musing for your delectation. What trigger can alert me that I’m writing myself into a … [Read more...]
Bacon, Eggs and Eavesdropping
I mentioned on Face Book that after I had my blood drawn for routine blood work, that I’ve been putting off since last year, we went for bacon, eggs, toast, jelly, and coffee. Delicious after fasting since I got up two hours before. The diner style café was one of a modern chain, but the clients at the table next to us gave it a down home, old timey feel. First … [Read more...]
I Stole a Muffin
Today, Memorial Day, I stole a muffin from a gas/convenience store. Honestly I didn’t mean to steal it. I didn’t even need it, I wasn’t hungry, but how often do you pass up what you think is going to be a free muffin? I could have had a raised donut, which I like better, but one of those giant muffins, cut in quarters, will last me four days. Anyhow, here’s how it … [Read more...]