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Lost Skin
There is nothing quite as uniquely satisfying as a good book. A book of the soul, writing that just clicks with some inherent voice in your head. You won’t find me talking about authors’…
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Sleepless
The mania conspired to keep me from blogging (too many other things to do, do, do, do), to keep me from you, dear reader. But the truth is I’m less than poetic these days.…
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Repost: In Memory of Paul Squires
In June of last year, Paul Squires participated in a fun survey I sent him with random questions about life and writing. In characteristic fashion, Paul gave engaging, funny, and thoughtful answers. He will…
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A Matter of OCD
Three posts ago, I wrote about my new dog, Lucy, and showed pics. The vet said she was a lab/hound mix. I’m trying to figure out the hound breed. From looking online, she resembles…
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Bry’s Assessment of the Current ML
Describe Medicated Lady’s mental state of late: Crazier than normal. For example, when I told you that you appeared completely sane the other night, you thought I meant exactly that. In fact, I meant…
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Insurance Denied
My oldest daughter, Poppy, doesn’t qualify for health insurance. Website says, We’re sorry. My daughter’s age and/or pre-existing condition(s) disqualify her for true coverage but as a soft sendoff, I could purchase an “accident…
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My Lucy
I’d never heard the word “brindle” before. It’s not a mutt-colored coat but instead is a fur-woven pattern of fine silk and sheen. She’s dark brown and she’s light brown with gray-brown eyes. She’s…
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A Summary of My Life Thus Far
I’m a writer or something like that. I will regain my status as a tap dancer soon. I had a boy, lost a boy, got another boy. Loss pending. I adopted a dog, adopted…
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The Environmentalist
An environmentalist college professor that he was told me It’s called climate change, not global warming Some places get colder I’m getting colder My seas are rising and my summers are shortening The end…