I wrote this as a contest entry on a writing site I belong to. I don’t remember the prompt, but the idea of a “hub of the multiverse” for some of my stories intrigued me, so I ran with it. Here is my hub, The Jaunty Mug. I hope you like it. When customers enter, … Continue reading Introducing: The Jaunty Mug
“Bullies are just frightened people.” ~Elizabeth Strout American novelist and author Elizabeth Strout was born on this day in 1956.
As I learn the writing craft, I've spent a lot of time on a site called writing.com. The site offers writers a place to hone their skills and get feedback on their stories and poems. Over the years, I've taken part in many of the daily contests the site offers. This is one of the … Continue reading The Parcel
“There’s a special place in heaven for caregivers.” ~Maureen Reagan American political activist Maureen Reagan was born on this day in 1941.
“Any great change must expect opposition, because it shakes the very foundation of privilege.” ~Lucretia Mott American Quaker, abolitionist, women's rights activist, and social reformer Lucretia Mott was born on this day in 1793.
“We don’t create a fantasy world to escape reality. We create it to be able to stay.” ~Lynda Barry American cartoonist Lynda Barry was born on this day in 1956.
“Petty laws breed great crimes.” ~Ouida English novelist Ouida was born on this day in 1839.
Where did 2023 go? We brought the year in at a mountain resort. For 2024, we’ll stay in as we settle into the new home and recover from the cooties. A lot has happened since that trip. We applied for (and finally received) a disaster loan from the state. The transport company delivered our house … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023
“I’m not religious in any formal sense, not in any God sense.” ~Al Purdy Canadian free verse poet Al Purdy was born on this day in 1918.
“I think what happens is when you have fear, fear translates into hatred.” ~Christine Leunens New Zealand-Belgian novelist Christine Leunens was born on this day in 1964.
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