Living (and writing) off-purpose

Wherein the author struggles with purpose and writing. Rabbit holes are approached, but (hopefully) avoided.

Taking the Bait

Like most of you, I am often besieged while browsing the web by those click-bait article titles that I know are misleading, yet I can't help clicking.

Trash Day for the Undead

Had other societies done this? Oddly enough, he could not clearly remember.

There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name

The biblical books of Kings are rich, but can be challenging to read for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that many of the names are very similar to each other. (King Jehoiachin and King Jehoiakim, anyone?) It's like reading a novel with a couple who’s names are Bobbi and Bobby: "Why … Continue reading There’s a good chance we know the killer’s name →

Be Careful When Changing/Switching/Twigging Words – Part 1

I present herein some actual examples, where words in simple, everyday sentences have been replaced with synonyms. Be advised/warned/informed/apprised.

A Note About Time

As you can see, I'm not a poet. I just liked these words, together. A NOTE ABOUT TIME It's October. It's December. It's May again? And I'm not sure of the year. Time and time and time. A nickel buys bread, but there is no medicine to stop … Continue reading A Note About Time →

My Grandfather's Chair

This chair belonged to my grandfather.

Notes from the Week – “Just Post SOMETHING” Edition

I had made it a stated, sworn, cross-my-heart promise to write and post more, worry less, etc, but . . . here we are.

Local Blog Hits Near-Record View Count!

It's not untrue, as this blog did ALMOST hit a record number of views yesterday! However, that number was 76, which is admittedly low compared to other sites and blogs.

A Call for Precision in Journalism

I saw an article headline that said, “A ton of people are experiencing issues with their iPhone.”

Here’s to (the next few moments of) 2020!

I know this falls well short of being a profound statement, but this is a strange time of the year.

Thoughts on Self-Publishing?

I apologize if the title is misleading, or if the question mark was not prominent enough. I know next to nothing about self-publishing so have no meaningful thoughts to offer. I did however want to reach out to this wonderful and knowledgeable community to see if any of you have thoughts and/or experience with self-publishing. … Continue reading Thoughts on Self-Publishing? →

Start of Year Newsletter

I know that many who read this blog either (a) follow the blog and are notified of new content through WordPress, (b) follow a particular WordPress tag which is used herein frequently, (c) follow through an RSS reader of some type, (d) are naturally skeptical of signing up for email updates, which require the voluntary … Continue reading Start of Year Newsletter →

The Grisham Conundrum

In which one of the “hardships” of being a popular author is laid bare in pure assumption. Or something.

Aside – Road Trip 2018

I listened to a Hemingway book during our drive down to Florida, so tonight's post, which is meant to relate a fairly common parental culinary struggle, is written (in a very poor imitation) in his honor. The waves were tall and dark green. There was much foam. The flag flying above the distant estación de … Continue reading Aside – Road Trip 2018 →