Published in The Shortform·Feb 25Member-onlyMorning TwilightA place far beyond. — The blue and gray that settles into the space where the darkness of night and fading moonlight has left a void. The moments just after dawn, the stillness of the morning twilight. The nudge, a hug from the universe to my soul. As the sun prepares to rise, the promise…Poetry On Medium1 min readPoetry On Medium1 min read
Feb 17Member-onlyIf Walls Could TalkYou are never alone. — If walls could talk, you would already know the truth about what happened at dawn that spring morning. It was so hard to witness. I felt so helpless. I knew what was coming… If only I could have warned her. …Fiction3 min readFiction3 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jan 26Member-onlyMy Hobonichi HaulHashing out habits for 2023! First, let us address the elephant in the room, shall we? Yes, that is a dusty philodendron behind that box! And, yes — I’ve just been lurking in the shadows over the last few months and have completely lost focus. …Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Published in The Riff·Sep 1, 2022Member-onlyI’ve Forgotten What Love Is ForI think I’m in trouble… — As I swirled the last couple of sips of wine in the bottom of my glass, a familiar song wafted into my space from a distance. In the dimly lit room, I began to hum. I know this song but can’t place it. Ugh — The agony! …Music2 min readMusic2 min read
Published in Fuck Niches·Jun 27, 2022Member-onlyA Dead Guy At The IntersectionThe yellow tape had been strung but the body remained untouched. — I had errands to run at lunch, but my route proved impassable until the coroner arrived to retrieve the body. It lay just feet from the asphalt, almost parallel to my car. Traffic wasn’t moving, so I was stuck there with my thoughts. The grass on the side of the…Homeless3 min readHomeless3 min read
Published in Plethora Of Pop·Jun 17, 2022Member-onlyWhat I Learned From Watching The SmurfsA few things Saturday morning cartoons taught me about life! — The Smurfs The Smurfs held the spot for my favorite Saturday morning cartoon! The overall moral seemed to reflect the importance of community and that it takes all kinds of people (or Smurfs) to make the world go round. If I close my eyes and try, I can hear the intro music! …Television4 min readTelevision4 min read
Published in Writers’ Blokke·Jun 8, 2022Member-onlyI Traded My Dodge Challenger For A Subaru ForesterInvisibility and practicality are underrated superpowers! — When I first mentioned I wanted a Subaru, bewilderment struck the faces staring back at me. “Isn’t there like a prerequisite to owning a Subaru? Like… don’t you need a kayak, a dog, or a closet full of flannel?” — I mean, I have a few cats, am fully immersed…Subaru5 min readSubaru5 min read
Published in Catness·Jun 7, 2022Member-onlyPurl and My ProductivityMy cat is in charge of regulating workflow. — I would never complain about Purl’s napping request, but it makes typing more difficult sometimes. My posture suffers (my back & hip hurt) because I need to lean forward, with favor to one side, as I sit with my legs crossed under her and the blanket. Granted, this is not…Cat Mom1 min readCat Mom1 min read
Published in The Riff·Jun 2, 2022Member-onlyThe Risky Business Of Cover SongsWho did it first, better, and who is that butchering my favorite song? — When an artist covers a song they might have big shoes to fill, or perhaps the remake turns out better than the original. It seems the potential for something positive to arise from a cover song is pretty promising though! Granted, It may not be a tidal wave hit like…Cover Songs3 min readCover Songs3 min read
Published in Catness·May 28, 2022Member-onlyI Got My Cat A Fish TankI’m so glad she didn’t ask for a bird or chipmunk! If you haven’t met Purl yet, she is one spoiled rescue kitty — We met in the summer of 2012, and I’ve happily jumped at her every beck and call since! That doesn’t mean our relationship is one-sided. …Cats3 min readCats3 min read
